Category: Facility Operations
Judge halts Labor Department’s H-2A worker protection rule
A federal judge has halted enforcement of a rule preventing agricultural employers from retaliating against H-2A workers who form unions.
New Wiliot chatbot allows companies to ‘talk’ to products
Wiliot has launched WiliBot, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot that enables natural-language conversations with IoT-connected products
USDA grants to help food entrepreneurs build businesses
The UDSA and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are making more than $3.7 million in grants available to food and farm entrepreneurs.
Companies’ customer services teams join Duravant Lifecycle Services
The customer service teams of Key Technology and PPM Technologies have joined global aftermarket network Duravant Lifecycle Services
Tell us what labor issues are impacting your business
Our editors are taking an in-depth look at the challenges facing ag labor. We want to hear about pressing issues facing your operation
Packaging company awarded Biodegradable Products Institute certification
The Biodegradable Products Institute has awarded food packaging company Sabert Corp. certification for products using the company’s Pulp Plus and Pulp Ultra formulations
Avocado automation: Robotic solution smoothes processing for sensitive fruit
Kronen’s automated avocado processing equipment and method, showcased at two events earlier this year, has been granted a patent.
Packaging solutions company launches new palletizer
Flexible packaging solutions provider BW Flexible Systems has launched its new palletizer, the SYMACH 3500S
Dutch processing line designer opening Washington service center
Dutch machine builder Eqraft, a longtime collaborator with several American agricultural companies, is opening its first North American service center.
Oklahoma-based produce distributor joins FreshEdge
Oklahoma-based produce distribution company Frontier Produce has joined FreshEdge, an Indianapolis-headquartered network of food distributors.
Metal processing solutions company launches grinding and deburring machine
Metal processing solutions company LISSMAC Corp. has launched the SBM-L G1S2 grinding and deburring machine for food applications.
Nut processor implements Eriez technology to help meet production demands
Cache Creek Foods has implemented Eriez metal detectors and magnetic separators at its 60,000-square-foot facility in Woodland
Apple company names principal partner for packing facility upgrade
Apple company Rockit Global has named Wyma Solutions its principal partner to design and supply its upgraded apple packing facility.
Supply chain solution provider acquires transportation software company
Supply chain solution company Kaleris has acquired CAMS Software, a transportation company tailored to large-scale grocery distribution
Automated conveyor manufacturer updates FlexMove line
Automated conveyor manufacturer Dorner has launched updates to its FlexMove line of conveyors, including an expansion of transfer options.