Newsletter

Study: Interest grows for HPP technology

A new survey of Americans currently employed in the refrigerated and frozen food industry indicates strong appreciation for the roles high pressure pr... continue reading »

MorningStar Farms expands heat-and-serve veggie bowl line

MorningStar Farms has added five new flavor combinations to its line of 100 percent vegetarian heat-and-eat veggie bowls. The new bowls join more t... continue reading »

Researchers develop ways to measure quality of fruits, vegetables

How do we know when a mango is perfectly ripe and ready to eat? How do we know when avocadoes are suitable for transport? Will this tomato variety thr... continue reading »

Beekenkamp introduces collapsible pallet box system

The BE-Cube pallet box system, developed by Beekenkamp Berpakkingen, has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2017. The pallet box ... continue reading »

The language on the label

With a growing local food movement and changes in federal regulations for food production and labeling, processors are having to take a closer look at... continue reading »

Yale, Balyo partner for robotic lift truck

The Yale MPE080VG end rider uses “Driven by Balyo” technology to operate as a robotic lift truck. The robotic lift truck independently picks up, ... continue reading »

Q+A with Jennifer McEntire of United Fresh

United Fresh has created the Preventive Controls for Human Food Qualified Individual Training Program. The course uses model plans created by a tea... continue reading »

Spiech Farms invests more than $1 million in new products

A Michigan operation is adding a new product line for frozen produce in standup pouches, as part of a more than $1 million project. Spiech Farms, a... continue reading »

Produce Proccessing 7: Q+A with Ryan Van Groningen

Ryan Van Groningen is the sales manager for Van Groningen & Sons, based in Manteca, California. Van Groningen & Sons is a grower/shipper speci... continue reading »

Silk keeps fruit fresh without refrigeration

Half of the world's fruit and vegetable crops are lost during the food supply chain, due mostly to premature deterioration of these perishable foods, ... continue reading »