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Chiquita focused on improving communities, reducing footprint
With regulations and scrutiny increasing in the U.S. and beyond, sustainability has become more than an industry buzzword. It’s shaping the way comp... continue reading »
Netzsch names new director of food and personal care
Netzsch Pumps USA has named a new member of its executive team. Eric Copeland joins the company as director of food and personal care. Copeland has... continue reading »
Producers can apply for $2B in specialty crop assistance
Applications are now being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive. Eligible pro... continue reading »
Texas onion seller satisfies PACA reparation order
The USDA has lifted sanctions on Jack Humphreys, doing business as Zia Onion Sales, after the Texas company satisfied a reparation order. The $8,45... continue reading »
Thermal equipment company tackles sticky problem presented by nut butters
A popular trend necessitated some ingenuity for a supplier of industrial thermal technology equipment. Nut butter products are popping up on grocery s... continue reading »
Mississippi court enjoins H-2A worker protection rule nationwide
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow si... continue reading »
Cargill to lay off thousands, cut global workforce by 5%
Global food production company Cargill is laying off thousands of employees, reducing its workforce by about 5%. In a statement sent to The Associa... continue reading »
All-female leadership team to oversee robotics company’s relocation to US
Rethink Robotics Inc., which launched a new product portfolio and company rebranding in August, has named an all-female leadership team to oversee its... continue reading »
Lakeside Foods purchasing Oregon company, closing Wisconsin facility
Wisconsin-headquartered Lakeside Foods is purchasing Oregon-based Smith Frozen Foods. The deal includes production facilities in Oregon, while a Wisco... continue reading »
Nut butter suppliers join traceability and compliance network
Fifty new nut butter suppliers have joined traceability and regulatory compliance network ReposiTrak, including the world’s largest food and beverag... continue reading »
