Equipment

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 »

Fresh Ideas: Innovations Don’t Stop At a Border

As human beings evolved, we developed the ability to use tools to solve problems. This is an aspect of humanity that philosophers call “homo fab... continue reading »

Fresh Ideas:Nothing ‘meh’ about fresh-cut

The New York Times Magazine has a little feature called “The Meh List” consisting of items that evoke lukewarm feelings (“meh”... continue reading »