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IFPS launches app for PLU codes

The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) has launched a mobile app to help users from across the supply chain to source PLUs. The lau... continue reading »


Netherlands to have first large scale vertical farm

Staay Food Group is building the first of its kind vertical farm in Europe, in Dronten, the Netherlands, using Philips GreenPower LED horticultural li... continue reading »


Sunkist trueFruit Clusters introduced

Snack it Forward has revealed its new fruit snack concept, Sunkist trueFruit Clusters. Made with a blend of three exotic fruits, each bag of bite-size... continue reading »


Emerson introduces new monitoring systems

Emerson has introduced two new devices, one for general use and one for more targeted and exact temperature measurements. The UltraNFC Paksense tag... continue reading »


Manitowoc Foodservice changes name to Welbilt

Manitowoc Foodservice is rebranding the company, its logo and its brand identity to Welbilt, Inc. The ticker symbol will change to “NYSE:WBT” on M... continue reading »


PerfoTec introduces Roadrunner seal packaging machine

PerfoTec introduces the Roadrunner at the Fruit Logistica. The Roadrunner is a Plug and Play top seal packaging machine, which is integrated with the ... continue reading »


Kronen washing machine features self-cleaning water

Kronen engineers have developed a GEWA washing machine with integrated water filter. The challenge was to develop a filtration system that would clean... continue reading »


Winsmith upgrades Stainless Conveyor Drive

Winsmith will participate in the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 (Booth #5174). Wins... continue reading »


Ready Pac hires VP of sales

Ready Pac Foods has promoted Andrea Dimond, former Nestlé leader, to vice president of sales. Dimond joined Ready Pac Foods in April 2016 with more t... continue reading »


FTNON develops lettuce decoring machine

Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland (FTNON) has issued a global release of its first robotic decoring machine for iceberg lettuce, the CoreTakr. The ... continue reading »