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JBT launches new spiral oven with upgraded airflow technology

Food and beverage technology company JBT has launched an updated version of its spiral oven featuring a patented double-impact airflow technology desi... continue reading »


Kronen washing machine tests yield positive results for lettuce

A year-long research project involving Kronen’s newly developed HEWA washing machine has yielded positive results in an industrial setting for fresh... continue reading »


Supply chain logistics company wins startup award

Supply chain logistics company ProvisionAI has won the Firestarter Trailblazers Award, given to non-venture capital-backed startups. The award, pre... continue reading »


Food and beverage veteran joins Fresh Del Monte Produce board

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed a food and beverage industry veteran to its board of directors. Ajai Puri serves as a Britannia Industries ... 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 »


$196 million in USDA funding to support 185 projects in 37 states

Projects supporting a tomato greenhouse and processing facility in South Carolina and an almond and nut processor in California are among those funded... continue reading »


Packaging company SIG opens $11M development center

Switzerland-based food and beverage packaging solutions provider SIG has opened a €10 million ($11 million) packaging development center in Linnich,... continue reading »


Reyco Systems opens manufacturing facility in Washington

Global food processing technology company Reyco Systems has opened a new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington. The company says... continue reading »


Veg-Fresh Farms achieves EFI certification

Veg-Fresh Farms, a produce wholesaler based in Corona, California, has achieved Equitable Food Initiative certification of two packing facilities and ... continue reading »


Former CEO of California artichoke grower dies

The former president and CEO of California artichoke grower Ocean Mist Farms has died. Ed Boutonnet served as president and CEO served as president... continue reading »