Category: Processing
Scholarships available for students interested in specialty crop careers
College students interested in a career in the specialty crop industry have three more weeks to apply for scholarships in Florida. Applications are due April 23.
Required water risk assessment can be complicated process
An agricultural water assessment required by the FSMA Produce Safety Rule for non-exempt water sources is an essential tool in postharvest handling. There are several factors to consider when approaching the process.
Estimates forecast drop in California tomato processing production
California contracted tomato processing acres are set to decline for the third straight year, according to a recent USDA report. Learn why.
Postharvest solutions company expanding UAE presence
Postharvest solutions company Akorn Technology is launching a new venture in the United Arab Emirates. Find out more.
Companies join forces to help strengthen food processing sector
Find out how a new partnership between two food processing companies is helping drive industry innovation.
HPP remains popular — if evolving — market mainstay for processors
With definitions of processed foods the subject of recent debate, one tried-and-true processing method provides assurance. Learn more.
Kronen debuts automated drying system for leafy and cut vegetables
Kronen GmbH debuted its compact, fully automated K1040H drying system at the Fruit Logistica 2026, held Feb. 4-6 in Berlin. Learn more.
PMMI Foundation workforce investment tops $1M in 2025
The PMMI Foundation invested $1.2 million in workforce development programs in 2025. Learn where the money went.
Cabernet Sauvignon tops California’s $3M 2024 wine crush
A handful of varieties shouldering the majority of the California’s $3 million wine grape crush in 2024. Learn more.
New partnership aims to facilitate standardized RRG assessment
Research initiative aims to create a template for evaluating Regenerative Robust Gasification (RRG) at landfills and incinerators. Learn more.
Study: Vegetable growing, processing contributes $5.4B to Michigan economy
Study finds that Michigan’s vegetable farming and processing industries contribute $5.4 billion annually to the state’s economy. Learn more.
