Category: Facility Operations
Navigating production line challenges in implementing high pressure processing
In the ever-evolving landscape of food technology, high pressure processing (HPP) has emerged as a transformative method, particularly revolutionizing produce packaging.
2024 Food Safety Summit to offer 2 new courses
Two new certificate courses will be offered at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, set for May 6-9 in Rosemont, Illinois
Slowed growth forecast for US vegetable production through 2033
U.S. production of vegetables and pulse crops is projected to grow just 4% from 2022 to 2033, according to the USDA’s recently released long-term outlook report.
2022 Census of Agriculture shows decline in farms, rise in new producers
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s 2022 Census of Agriculture shows a continued decline in the total number of U.S. farms, though the number of new and beginning producers is on the rise
AI holds potential for food production and processing
TOMRA Food has launched two new AI-powered sorting and grading solutions: the TOMRA Neon and the new-generation Spectrim X series
Pacific Coast Producers focuses on sustainability from farm to can
Pacific Coast Producers is major California producer. Sixteen of its 150 family farms grow and can 50% of all private label tomatoes produced in North America within the Central and Northern California region.
Machine evolution: AI paving path for production line advances
Premier Tech’s PRAIRIE SCP-2100 robotic nut sorting machine drew quite a crowd The Almond Conference in Sacramento, California
MULTIVAC labeling technology to take stage at Anuga FoodTec
MULTIVAC’s TopCLOSE self-adhesive labeling technology will be showcased at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany from March 19-22.
Oregon-based fruit distributor changes name to Pacific Coast Fresh Co.
Portland, Oregon-based Pacific Coast Fruit Co. has changed its name to Pacific Coast Fresh Co. to emphasize the company’s evolution to include fresh-cut and prepared foods, protein and grocery items, and a fresh floral program.
TOMRA showcases technology, unveils new organizational structure
TOMRA Food showcased sorting, grading and packing solutions at Fruit Logistica in Berlin earlier this month and unveiled a new organizational structure
USDA forecasts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in 2024
The USDA’s 2024 Farm Income Forecast predicts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in calendar year 2024, the second consecutive year of a projected dip.
Insecticide granted emergency use in Greece to target tomato leafminer
Vestaron Corp. has been granted emergency authorization to provide farmers in Greece with an insecticide targeting infestations of tomato leafminer.
Krohne to showcase measuring instrument solutions at Food Processing Expo
Krohne will showcase its measuring instrument technology at the 2024 Food Processing Expo, to be held Feb. 13-14 in Sacramento, California
Retail Produce Manager Awards nominations open until March 15
Nominations for the International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Retail Produce Manager Awards are open until March 15.
MULTIVAC to debut new cross labeler series next month
MULTIVAC is expanding its range of cross web labelers with the addition of the new CL 1 series, which will debut at Anuga FoodTec 2024 March 19-22 in Cologne, Germany.
Vanmark delivers hydrocutting system to frozen fast-food company
Industrial produce and potato processing equipment manufacturer Vanmark has built and delivered a hydrocutting system for a leading Indian company in the frozen fast-food sector.