July/August 2019
Del Monte tapping executives from acquisition for fresh ideas
Produce processing giant Del Monte Fresh is tapping executives at recently purchased Mann Packing, to lead a company-wide product development unit.
Fresh produce packers have new solution available to extend shelf life
PerfoTec recently launched two products that aim to extend the shelf life of produce in a natural way.
Mann Packing details work on new Caulilini baby cauliflower line
Have you met Caulilini? The packaged baby cauliflower florets made their debut in June at the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2019 Convention & Expo in Chicago.
New potato slicer further advances chipping capabilities
While the demands of retailers intensify, potato chip makers search for ways to stay ahead of their competition. FAM’s new Centris 400P is a high-capacity centrifugal slicer and shredder designed for the highly competitive potato chip processor looking for better cut quality, longer blade life, increased flexibility and improved speed and capacity.
United Fresh 2019 includes info on blockchain traceability, facility design
Many of the produce industry’s biggest companies and most influential people gathered at McCormick Place in Chicago in June for the 2019 United Fresh Convention & Expo.
United Fresh food safety head Jennifer McEntire calls produce industry ‘most cooperative’
Jennifer McEntire is vice president of food safety and technology at United Fresh Produce Association. A food microbiologist by background, she has always worked in the Washington, D.C., area, bringing the scientific perspective to food
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