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SunOpta names former Calavo leader new CEO

Plant-based food and beverage company SunOpta Inc. has named Brian Kocher, former head of avocado grower and ready-to-eat provider Calavo Growers, as ... continue reading »


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 »