Category: Facility Operations
Produce safety program, training available
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is offering a food safety consultation program for produce operations of all sizes
Signode to debut packaging technology innovations next month
Packaging equipment manufacturer Signode will unveil new technology at PACK EXPO International 2024, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago.
Conference focused on sustaining family farms set for February
A three-day conference is expected to draw more than 1,000 farmers, ranchers, producers and advocates to Atlanta in February
Specialty food importer acquires ingredient company
Specialty food importer Atalanta Corp. has acquired organic ingredient company Big Picture Foods in its second acquisition of 2024.
Produce Distributors emphasizes preparation is key for FSMA 204 compliance by 2026
PDA food safety experts highlighted the importance of having a food traceability plan in place ahead of the January 2026 FSMA 204 deadline.
Produce processors face food safety concerns post-hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has significantly disrupted Georgia’s agriculture, including fruit and vegetable processing.
Georgia fruit and vegetable growers begin to assess storm’s impact
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is working to assess the damage.
Pair of training courses available to fresh produce industry
Workforce development and certification organization Equitable Food Initiative has extended two training courses to the entire fresh produce industry.
FSMA 204 compliance webinar now available online
A FSMA 204 compliance webinar hosted by the Produce Distributors Association (PDA) featuring expert advice is now online.
EarthFresh Farms acquires potato packer
North American produce company EarthFresh Farms, which specializes in potatoes, carrots and onions, has acquired Mountain King Potatoes.
High-speed cartridge filling and closing systems available from ProSys Fill
New high-speed cartridge filling and closing systems are now available from automated equipment manufacturer ProSys Fill.
Robotic technology company makes list of top workplace innovators
Robotic technology company Symbotic has been named to Fast Company’s sixth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, ranking No. 58.
New federal regulation could catch business owners off guard
The Corporate Transparency Act mandates that businesses file a report on all beneficial owners with at least 25% ownership of the company.
Key Technology introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors
Key Technology has introduced high-capacity vibratory conveyors for food handling applications including fruits, vegetables, potato chips and potato strips.
Fortress Technology system combines metal detecting, checkweighing
A new option from Fortress Technology allows customers to combine metal detectors and checkweighers into an integrated system.
Antimicrobial food processing aid against listeria approved for US use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an antimicrobial technology as a food processing aid against listeria.