Facility Operations
New research aims to reduce risk of produce bruising, minimize food waste
A newly funded research project aims to reduce the risk of potato bruising and develop technologies to minimize food waste. Research led by agritec... continue reading »
New Cremer production facility relies on Sesotec metal detection
Germany-based Cremer Nutrition’s new joint venture with Temasek’s Asia Sustainable Foods platform has been completed in Singapore. The 118,000-squ... continue reading »
Key Technology introduces new line of optical sorters
Food processing machinery manufacturer Key Technology has introduced its new line of food optical sorters. The COMPASS line includes next-generation i... continue reading »
JLS to debut new case and tray carton loader at PACK EXPO
Robotic systems packaging producer JLS is debuting a new case and tray carton loader at PACK EXPO Sept. 11-13 in Las Vegas. The Hawk is compact, ma... continue reading »
Potato processor investing $415M in new production line at Idaho facility
Lamb Weston Holdings is investing $415 million in a new french fry processing line at its plant in American Falls, Idaho. The new line will expand ... continue reading »
Freezing and cooling equipment company acquires Oregon-based GEM Equipment
Global freezing and cooling equipment company FPS Food Process Solutions has acquired Oregon-based GEM Equipment, known for products including fryers ... continue reading »
New $40M program aims to aid agribusinesses in South Carolina
A new $40 million incentive program aims to bolster existing South Carolina agribusinesses and provide more markets for agricultural producers. The... continue reading »
Global engineered equipment company Duravant acquires NPI
Global engineered equipment and automation company Duravant has acquired National Presort LP, a Texas-headquartered manufacturer of automated parcel s... continue reading »
Maine broccoli producer voices concerns for state crop following pesticide sanctions
In the wake of the discovery of use of an illegal pesticide by a large Maine broccoli farm, one state producer voiced concern that consumers may lose ... continue reading »
Saf-T-Guard introduces new line of gloves
Saf-T-Gard International has expanded its line of disposable gloves with a new product made using a hybrid thermoplastic elastomer material. Ambi-G... continue reading »
