Facility Operations
The Ugly Co. opens new processing plant, unveils new packaging
The Ugly Co., a producer of dried snacks from imperfect fruit, is opening a new processing plant in California and unveiling new packaging. The 23.... continue reading »
Dozens of robotic solutions to be displayed at FIRA USA 2023
Ready for a robot parade? FIRA USA 2023 will showcase the latest in autonomous technology Sept. 19-21 at the Salinas Sports Complex in Salinas, Cal... continue reading »
Grant funding available to help farms comply with Produce Safety Rule
Qualified S.C. farmers can receive up to $2,000 per year per farm for on-site food safety improvements through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding... continue reading »
Ishida marks milestone with release of advanced multiheader weigher
Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control is commemorating a milestone reached by its partner Ishida, a supplier of food weighing and packaging machines... continue reading »
Pyure offers air purification solution for food processors
Commercial air and surface purification company Pyure Dynamic Protection’s food processing solution has demonstrated more than a 90% reduction in mi... continue reading »
Plant-based protein developer Burcon to offer pilot processing, scale-up services
Burcon NutraScience Corp., a leader in the development of plant-based proteins for food and beverages, is expanding to offer ingredient processing and... continue reading »
New NanoGuard technology tackles food safety, shelf life
Start-up company NanoGuard Technologies is in the early phases of designing a technology that uses air and electricity to kill molds and pathogens on ... continue reading »
In the weeds: Purdue field day to provide latest weed research info
The Purdue Weed Science Field Day will offer participants the latest in weed research information as well as info sessions and tours. The free even... continue reading »
Airborne apples: Flying robots report for harvesting duty
The future has flown into apple harvesting. Chilean company Unifrutti has harvested apples using robots from Israeli start-up Tevel. Tevel’s auto... continue reading »
Expansion to double Stonybrook’s yogurt pouch production
Leading organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Organic is expanding its Londonberry, New Hampshire facility by 17,000 square feet, a move expected to double ... continue reading »
