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Nonprofit certification organization EFI adds new employees

Nonprofit certification and skill-building organization Equitable Food Initiative has added two new employees. Joining EFI are Gabriela Lopez-Barry... 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 »


Companies team up to create environmentally friendly pesticide

Renaissance BioScience has partnered with crop protection company Certis Belchim to develop and commercialize an environmentally friendly pesticide. ... continue reading »


KHK USA debuts new line of gear couplings

KHK USA has debuted a new line of gear couplings designed to permit the connection of two shafts with minor misalignments. The GC series of gears a... continue reading »


Food production machinery manufacturer investing $7.5M to expand operations

Commercial food production machinery manufacturer Ross Industries is investing $7.5 million to expand its facility in Fauqier County, Virginia. The ex... continue reading »


FreshEdge acquires Nebraska-based specialty produce distributor

FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by private equity investment firm Wind Point Partners, has acquired Nebraska-based spe... continue reading »


USDA scientist honored for foodborne pathogens research

A USDA scientist has been honored for research enhancing the ability of lab diagnostics to detect foodborne pathogens and streamline the processes tha... continue reading »


TOMRA wins international award for sorting and grading solutions

TOMRA Food’s food sorting and grading solutions have won international recognition for the accuracy of their foreign material identification. The... continue reading »


Wiliot named to Time list recognizing 2023’s best inventions

IoT data carrier platform company Wiliot has received recognition for its ambient IoT Pixels and Visibility Platform, named to Time magazine’s Best... continue reading »


IFPA CEO emphasizes action, advocacy in address

Citing challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral community, the leader of the International Fresh Produce Association emphasized action an... continue reading »