Cold Chain/Logistics

WeighPack introduces Sleek 60 wrapper

WeighPack Systems has introduced the Sleek 60 Wrapper, a servo-driven horizontal wrapping machine. It can wrap using many roll stock materials inclu... continue reading »

FDA issues proposed rules focusing on imported food

Two more proposed rules relating to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) were released Friday by FDA. The rules focus on the safety of imported ... continue reading »

Ready Pac sustainability efforts honored by Walmart

Walmart presented Ready Pac Foods with its Excellence in Sustainability award. Ready Pac was recognized for actively reducing its carbon footprint w... continue reading »

Aspirago software now available to food industry

Next generation software applications developed by Aspirago to help manage supplier food safety auditing and product quality testing data are now av... continue reading »

Nominations sought for annual PMA awards

Nominations are now being accepted for a series of annual Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) awards, given to recognize members of the glob... continue reading »

3M introduces new pathogen test technology

The 3M Petrifilm Salmonella Express System is a new pathogen detection technology now available worldwide. The new system has already received Per... continue reading »

United Fresh releases new sustainability guide

United Fresh Produce Association has launched its “Sustainability Guide and Self-Assessment” tool. The guide is intended to assist produ... continue reading »

Clean Partners: Birko, Crunch Pak collaborate on fresh-cut sanitation

Crunch Pak and Birko are two entirely separate companies, yet both make it clear that they have a partnership that goes deeper than that of the basi... continue reading »

GLOBALG.A.P. programs recognized by GFSI

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized two programs of GLOBALG.A.P. North America (GGNA): its Integrated Farm Assurance and Produce... continue reading »

PMA resources focus on industry-specific UPCs

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is releasing a new toolkit to help industry better respond to the gradual transition to company-specific univers... continue reading »