Category: Facility Operations
EarthFresh Farms acquires potato packer
North American produce company EarthFresh Farms, which specializes in potatoes, carrots and onions, has acquired Mountain King Potatoes.
High-speed cartridge filling and closing systems available from ProSys Fill
New high-speed cartridge filling and closing systems are now available from automated equipment manufacturer ProSys Fill.
Robotic technology company makes list of top workplace innovators
Robotic technology company Symbotic has been named to Fast Company’s sixth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, ranking No. 58.
New federal regulation could catch business owners off guard
The Corporate Transparency Act mandates that businesses file a report on all beneficial owners with at least 25% ownership of the company.
Key Technology introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors
Key Technology has introduced high-capacity vibratory conveyors for food handling applications including fruits, vegetables, potato chips and potato strips.
Fortress Technology system combines metal detecting, checkweighing
A new option from Fortress Technology allows customers to combine metal detectors and checkweighers into an integrated system.
Antimicrobial food processing aid against listeria approved for US use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an antimicrobial technology as a food processing aid against listeria.
Produce Distributors Association hosting FSMA 204 compliance webinar
The Produce Distributors Association is playing host to “Will Your Company be Compliant-Ready in Time for FSMA 204″ Sept. 24
New produce company shareholder group focused on sustainability, R&D
Canadian produce grower, packer and shipper Thomas Fresh Inc. has formed a new shareholder group of growers and employees aimed at enhancing the company’s strategic direction.
Food safety specialist to debut new technology at Pack Expo
Fortress Technology will debut its new X-ray inspection system at Pack Expo 2024, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago
Judge halts Labor Department’s H-2A worker protection rule
A federal judge has halted enforcement of a rule preventing agricultural employers from retaliating against H-2A workers who form unions.
New Wiliot chatbot allows companies to ‘talk’ to products
Wiliot has launched WiliBot, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot that enables natural-language conversations with IoT-connected products
USDA grants to help food entrepreneurs build businesses
The UDSA and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are making more than $3.7 million in grants available to food and farm entrepreneurs.
Companies’ customer services teams join Duravant Lifecycle Services
The customer service teams of Key Technology and PPM Technologies have joined global aftermarket network Duravant Lifecycle Services
Tell us what labor issues are impacting your business
Our editors are taking an in-depth look at the challenges facing ag labor. We want to hear about pressing issues facing your operation
Packaging company awarded Biodegradable Products Institute certification
The Biodegradable Products Institute has awarded food packaging company Sabert Corp. certification for products using the company’s Pulp Plus and Pulp Ultra formulations