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Eriez promotes Meese to managing director role for Europe
Separation technology leader Eriez has promoted Gareth Meese to managing director of Eriez-Europe. In this role, Meese will be responsible for driving... continue reading »

Swift Prepared Foods opens $200M facility in Missouri
Swift Prepared Foods, a JBS USA subsidiary, has invested more than $200 million in a new processing facility in Missouri. The 325,000-square-foot P... continue reading »

Nominate a produce leader for fresh approach to marketing
The International Fresh Produce Association is seeking nominations for its Retail Merchant Innovation Awards, which recognize creative strategies driv... continue reading »
Robotic process automation focus of session at packaging expo
An executive from IT consulting firm ZAG Technical Services will lead a session at the Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo this week detailing... continue reading »
N.J. CEA grower and processor receives certifications for Michigan greenhouse
Edible Garden AG Inc., a controlled environment agriculture grower with greenhouse and processing facilities in New Jersey and Michigan, has received ... continue reading »

AI chip to enhance industrial camera operations
Qtechnology, a global developer of customized industrial cameras and machine vision systems, has made enhancements to its modular camera platform used... continue reading »
New vacuum pumps from Leybold aim to save energy, increase production
New wash-down vacuum pumps from Leybold aim to increase production, improve safety and extend shelf life in food packaging. The DV 650 and DV 800 F... continue reading »
Food safety culture can provide companies with advantages
I think we all agree that there is a level of complexity to building and maintaining a world-class food safety program. It will never be easy to navig... continue reading »
Digital platforms help power traceability, increase food safety
Despite industry efforts to maximize food safety, it’s not uncommon for produce to be associated with a recall related to cases of foodborne illness... continue reading »

New Vanmark vine remover aims to save time for potato processors
A new vine remover from industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer Vanmark can remove more than 80% of vines as product is fed in... continue reading »