Packaging
Ban on non-compostable produce stickers considered in Washington
A ban on non-compostable stickers on fresh produce is being considered in Washington. Specialty crop groups, including the Washington State Tree Fr... continue reading »
UC Davis program to explore trends, best practices in bottling
The University of California, Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology is presenting a Bottling & Packaging program on Feb. 15. The event,... continue reading »
Dandy Celery sweepstakes offering $1,000 gift card as grand prize
Celery lovers have a chance to add a sweet treat to their plates until Feb. 9. Dandy Celery, produced and marketed by Duda Farm Fresh Foods, is offeri... continue reading »
Sensing the future: High-tech platform harnesses IoT power for produce
Wiliot’s award-winning labeling technology stemmed from discouragement. The international IoT data carrier platform company recently won recognit... continue reading »
Brewery, farms form productive partnership
In her native Wisconsin, Ashley Kinard-Short experienced a briefer growing season than is the case in her new home farther south. So Kinard-Short, ... continue reading »
Fruit World debuts new packaging as citrus season begins
California-based produce company Fruit World has introduced new packaging to coincide with the start of state’s citrus season. The organic and co... continue reading »
IFPA executives discuss food affordability with Canadian prime minister
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns and Vonnie Estes, IFPA vice president of innovation, attended a Nov. 15 roundtable meeting wit... continue reading »
Del Monte partnership introducing reusable plastic containers for bananas
Fresh Del Monte Produce is partnering with Arena Packaging to introduce Reusable Plastic Containers for bananas, a move the companies say will preserv... continue reading »
Key Technology conveying systems aim to minimize hand packing
New vibratory conveying systems from Key Technology are designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines while minimizing hand packing, reduc... continue reading »
New salad kits to debut at IPFA show
Two new lines of salad kits will debut at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, to be held October 19-21 i... continue reading »
