Facility Operations
Companies launch PEF system designed for solid food processing
FPS Food Process Solutions and strategic partner OptiCept Technologies have launched a Pulsed Electric Field system specifically designed for the soli... continue reading »
Robotic palletizing solutions company launches cobot rental program
Columbia/Okura, a provider of end-of-line automation solutions, is launching a new palletizing equipment rental program. The miniPAL Cobot Rental P... continue reading »
Packaging company completes renovation of North American headquarters
SOMIC Packaging Inc. has completed the purchase and renovation of its new headquarters. The 48,000-square-foot building at InverPoint Business Park in... continue reading »
Bunting to debut pair of upgraded products next month
Magnetic separation and metal detection designer and manufacturer Bunting has upgraded two products: its Liquid Magnetic Separator and the Performer W... continue reading »
Produce safety program, training available
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is offering a full-service food safety consultation program for produce operations of all sizes. ... continue reading »
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. The company will ... continue reading »
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. SOWTH 2025, set for F... continue reading »
Specialty food importer acquires ingredient company
Specialty food importer Atalanta Corp. has acquired organic ingredient company Big Picture Foods in the second acquisition of 2024 for the New Jersey-... continue reading »
Produce Distributors emphasizes preparation is key for FSMA 204 compliance by 2026
During a recent webinar hosted by the Produce Distributors Association (PDA), food safety experts highlighted the importance of having a food traceabi... continue reading »
Produce processors face food safety concerns post-hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has significantly disrupted Georgia’s agriculture, including fruit and vegetable processing. In a recent email, the Georgia Frui... continue reading »
