Category: Facility Operations

Produce Processing | February 2019

Fruit in beer trend still going strong

“Every person who comes in asks where our sours are and what fruit we are putting in,” — Roadhouse Brewery head brewer Max Shafer on fruit beer.

Produce Processing | December 2018

Circular business models deliver sustainability wins

A circular business model ensures that certain products or materials are recovered, repaired and shared again and again to reduce waste.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 13, 2018

French fresh produce storage company opens US headquarters

JMT works with growers to increase crop value by extending storage time. It wanted a base in Michigan due to the large volume of produce production.

Produce Processing | December 2018

Lone workers: What produce processors need to know

Lone workers, those without direct supervision, may be exposed to risk because there is no one to assist them; risk assessment may be required.

Produce Processing | December 2018

Labor tops list of produce processors’ most-pressing needs

Finding dependable labor is hard, but finding skilled labor is even tougher for produce processing plant managers. Many are located in rural areas.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 14, 2018

Dynamic Conveyor completes expansion

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 30, 2018

FDA updates cut-offs for FSMA exemptions

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 16, 2018

METTLER TOLEDO moves into new Florida facility

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 07, 2018

High pressure processing plant to open in Ohio