Facility Operations

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 »

Atlanta transportation technology company named to FSA list

Transportation technology company nuVizz has been named to the Food Shippers of America top 2023 Food Chain Technology list, recognizing the last mile... continue reading »

Former top FDA official joins startup technology company

Former Food and Drug Administration official Frank Yiannas has joined startup Internet of Things technology company Wiliot as a strategic advisor. ... continue reading »

MULTIVAC launches new flowpacking solution

MULTIVAC has launched a flexible flowpacking solution which supports the use of sustainable films and paper-based materials. The W 500 and the W 51... continue reading »

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show lineup set

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers from the worlds of busin... continue reading »

NY grower adds high-tech storage capabilities

After years of contracting with other companies to store apples, a New York apple grower and packer counts efficiency and enhanced technology as key b... continue reading »

New packaging solution helps handle fragile cherries

Cherries are fragile fruits, prone to bruise and quick to soften. When Danfrugt Skælskør A/S, a large Scandinavian grower of cherries, needed a reli... continue reading »

Research aims to solve sticky situation, preserve millions in trade

A move by European nations, led by France, mandating that PLU (price look up) stickers on fresh fruits and vegetables be home compostable has major im... continue reading »