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USDA awards $4.6 million for nanotechnology research

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 13 grants totaling $4.6 million for research on the next generation of agricult... continue reading »

Accraply names VP of sales and marketing

Jeff Strobach has been appointed to vice president of sales and marketing at Accraply. The company, part of Barry-Wehmiller, designs and manufactures ... continue reading »

Anchor thermoforming plants receive hygiene certification

Anchor Packaging, a manufacturer of specialty food packaging used by restaurants and supermarkets for take-out meals, has again earned “High Hygiene... continue reading »

Canadian company works with light-based food inspection

Good lighting can do more than illuminate your salad. It can actually tell you the quality of those soon-to-be ingested leafy greens. With the righ... continue reading »

Goodway Technologies acquires BioSpray product lines

Goodway Technologies, a global manufacturer of maintenance products, has wholly acquired the complete line of BioSpray Power Pack Systems from 1 Prior... continue reading »

Value-added sales surpass $4 billion, continue to expand

The FreshFacts on Retail 2016 report from the United Fresh Produce Association and Nielsen Perishables Group shows fresh produce dollars and volume gr... continue reading »

Companies partner to enhance sustainable management practices

Alta Energy, a renewable energy procurement and management services provider, has partnered with sustainability consulting firm Measure to Improve, LL... continue reading »

Meyer Industries acquired by Precision, Inc.

Meyer Industries, Inc. has been acquired by Precision, Inc., an international employee-owned heavy industry conveyor, pulley and idler manufacturer ba... continue reading »

DynaClean Food Conveyors introduces new belt option

Dynamic Conveyor Corporation now offers embedded diamond top belting on its DynaClean conveyor line. Using ThermoDrive embedded diamond top belting on... continue reading »

Volm, Wyma Solutions create partnership

Volm Companies has established a formal strategic partnership with Wyma Solutions. The partnership will allow Volm Companies and Wyma Solutions to wor... continue reading »