Facility Operations
OSHA fines potato processor $273,000 for safety violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found an Idaho potato processor failed to safeguard employees and was unprepared to respon... continue reading »
WFLO elects chairman, officers
Fabio Fonseca (Friozem Armazens Frigorificos Ltda., Jandira, São Paulo, Brazil) was named the 2016-2017 chairman of the World Food Logistics Organiza... continue reading »
DynaClean conveyor line now fitted for cold environments
Dynamic Conveyor is now allowing customers the opportunity to take DynaClean food conveyor systems into very cold environments. Utilizing plastic link... continue reading »
Polymer Logistics names Fred Heptinstall CEO North America
Polymer Logistics has appointed Fred Heptinstall as CEO North America Business. He reports to Gideon Feiner, CEO of Polymer Logistics, effective July ... continue reading »
US Foods to acquire Freshway Foods
US Foods has agreed to acquire Freshway Foods, a fresh fruit and vegetable processor, repacker and distributor serving customers throughout the easter... continue reading »
Kaeser redesigns VFD compressors
Kaeser's redesigned SFC 132 and 160 variable frequency drive rotary screw compressors are now available. The SFC 132 has a flow range of 194 - 918 ... continue reading »
Compac appoints head of global services
Compac has appointed Darrell Smithson to the role of vice president of global services, effective immediately. Smithson was most recently vice preside... continue reading »
Listeria outbreaks a growing threat, food scientist says
Even as the food industry and regulators get better at preventing and responding to the food-borne pathogen listeria, the greying of North America’s... continue reading »
Canadian trucking company sets US headquarters in Miami
Liaison CAN/US Logistics has established its U.S. headquarters in Miami, next to the Miami International Airport. [caption id="attachment_6336" ali... continue reading »
MULTI-FILL redesigns filling head
MULTI-FILL has redesigned its MPF (multi-purpose filler) filling head to increase efficiency in depositing ready meal components such as cut fruits an... continue reading »