Equipment
Liquid Blades: Waterjet cutting shows promise with some produce items
The use of high-pressure jets of water as a way to cut produce may be beginning to emerge as an alternative for fresh-cut processors. The technology ... continue reading »
Demand Is GoGoing Up: Materne’s U.S. applesauce pouch production expanding
It started with a French revolution. Now it’s hit the United States. In 1998, Materne rolled out its applesauce pouches in France – to w... continue reading »
Day Two of United Fresh 2014
After hours of engaging, meeting, interviewing and walking, the Fresh Cut team has returned to Michigan. After a five-hour drive, we are exhausted, bu... continue reading »
Day One of United Fresh 2014
Hello, Chicago! This is my first time at United Fresh and the beautiful Chicago skyline is definitely a value-added bonus. But I have to say, the trad... continue reading »
The Inspection Team: Humans and equipment both needed to assure top quality fresh-cut
Technology for inspecting fresh-cut produce from field to home, commercial or industrial kitchen is as sophisticated as it’s ever been. But the... continue reading »
Gaining Ground: First full season approaches for Woot Fruit fresh-cut peaches, nectarines
Fresh Fruit Cuts is a finalist for the United Fresh Fruit Best New Fruit Project Award, for launching a product line that many people said couldn'... continue reading »
Lining Up the Future
There are two elements about the fresh-cut produce line of the future that we can be sure of: raw product will be received and a finished product will... continue reading »
Fresh Ideas: Fresh-Cut Futurology
When I was a kid, I liked to explore in the treasure trove of magazines my dad kept in the attic. He loved to consume information about anything that ... continue reading »
Keeping the Fresh in Fresh-Cut: A case for improving refrigerated display units
It’s no secret – or surprise to anyone in the industry these days – that maintaining the cold chain has a big effect on the quality ... continue reading »
A Variety of Solutions
Sixty years ago, the owners of a diner in Creston, Iowa needed a way to peel more potatoes to satisfy the growing demand for its hand-cut french fries... continue reading »
