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Michigan fruit processor files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Cherry Growers Inc. (CGI) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Thursday, Aug. 31. Headquartered in Grawn near Tra... continue reading »
Nebraska seminar program helps food entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs looking to start a food business are encouraged to register for the National Food Entrepreneur Program offered by the University of Nebr... continue reading »
Little Potato Company opens Wisconsin processing facility
The Little Potato Company recently celebrated the official grand opening of its new U.S. processing facility in DeForest, near Madison, Wisconsin. ... continue reading »
Mann Packing breaks ground on new facility
Mann Packing broke ground Aug. 2 on its new processing facility in Gonzales, California. The groundbreaking ceremony featured company representatives,... continue reading »
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 »
