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AFFI adds Brandon Partridge to senior leadership team

American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has added Brandon Partridge as AFFI senior vice president of industry development. “On behalf of the Americ... continue reading »


Simplot files lawsuit against McCain Foods over french fry design

J.R. Simplot has filed a complaint of patent infringement against McCain Foods. Simplot claims its competitor copied its idea for Sidewinders'twisted ... continue reading »


Global Cooling introduces new version of Jet-Ready Precoolers

Global Cooling has introduced its new portable forced air precooler – the Jet-Ready Precooler. The Jet Precooler is a forced air cooling tunnel that... continue reading »


Florigo creates potato fryer with opti-flow technology

Florigo, from tna, has launched a new continuous potato chip fryer that features patented opti-flow technology. The new conti-pro PC 3 fryer’s in... continue reading »


Ready Pac Foods appoints director of innovation

Ready Pac Foods has appointed Galit Feinreich as director of innovation out of its Irwindale, California facility. With more than 20 years of experien... continue reading »


TOMRA, Greenyard Frozen present money to charity

Greenyard Frozen, formerly Pinguin Foods, has received a charity voucher worth €3,500 after winning a competition held by TOMRA Sorting Food. The... continue reading »


Cornell leading effort to train farmers on produce safety rules

Cornell is leading a national alliance aimed at improving the safety of fresh produce and helping fruit and vegetable growers meet new regulatory requ... continue reading »


Soft gripper technology improved for 3D bin picking

Soft Robotics brings new capabilities to bin picking applications by leveraging its gripping technology in combination with commercial 3D vision senso... continue reading »


Nelson-Jameson to build new Texas facility

With their current Dumas, Texas facility nearing full capacity, Nelson-Jameson has made the decision to build a new warehouse in Amarillo, Texas. This... continue reading »


Center for Produce Safety awards new research projects

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has presented 10 new research awards valued at over $2 million.  The awards are for research projects directed a... continue reading »