Packaging

4Earth Farms debuts organics line in value-added packaging

Southern California-based 4Earth  Farms has launched a new organic retail line, packaged in paper/poly oversealed recyclable trays. The new org... continue reading »

Sabra launches veggie-infused guacamole

Sabra Dipping Company, makers of refrigerated dips and spreads, has expanded its line of all natural guacamole with the launch of Veggie Fusions, a ne... continue reading »

CRF expands frozen products recall

CRF Frozen Foods, of Pasco, Washington, is expanding its voluntary recall of frozen organic and traditional fruits and vegetables. These products hav... continue reading »

Stretch hood machine secures load containment

Lachenmeier has released its new Multi FleXL stretch hood machine, designed to secure and maintain the integrity of tall and wide pallet loads throug... continue reading »

Imaging technology detects decay in bagged cut lettuce

We all hate buying bagged salad only to find brown edges on the lettuce. Fresh-cut lettuce sold in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a desirable ... continue reading »

DOJ investigating Dole after listeria outbreak

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting its own investigation on a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to a processing facility in Springfield,... continue reading »

New Girlfriends Guide for Moms focuses on breakfast

Mann Packing Company has released the latest edition of its Girlfriends Guide for Moms, this time focusing on breakfast. The Girlfriends Guides are p... continue reading »

Red Gold completes transition to non-BPA, non-GMO

Red Gold has transitioned nearly all (90 out of 93) of its canned tomato products produced under the company’s four brand labels to non-BPA/BPS-... continue reading »

Produce Processing 7: Q+A with Dan Vaché

Dan Vache was born and raised in West Richland, Washington, and graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in education. As vice pres... continue reading »

Dole launches squeezable fruit pouches

Dole's new easy-serve fruit pouches Fruitocracy are available in two sizes and intended to appeal to all ages. Each 4.8 oz pouch provides a ½ cup ... continue reading »