Category: Facility Operations
United Fresh 2019 includes info on blockchain traceability, facility design
The 2019 United Fresh trade show and expo included vast information on the produce industry, including the lowdown on blockchain traceabilitity.
Food Processing Innovation Center a ‘leasable factory’ for food producers
The Food Processing Innovation Center at Michigan State University offers unique opportunities for food producers, including its collection of equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
