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FDA: Canada has comparable food safety system to US

FDA has signed an arrangement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Department of Health Canada (Health Canada) recognizing each oth... continue reading »


Iso-Flo conveyor reengineered with monobeam construction

Key Technology introduces the reengineered Iso-Flo with monobeam construction. This new family of vibratory conveyors features a frame made of a singl... continue reading »


Sabra launches veggie-infused guacamole

Sabra Dipping Company, makers of refrigerated dips and spreads, has expanded its line of all natural guacamole with the launch of Veggie Fusions, a ne... continue reading »


CRF expands frozen products recall

CRF Frozen Foods, of Pasco, Washington, is expanding its voluntary recall of frozen organic and traditional fruits and vegetables. These products hav... continue reading »


CLFP elects Burt Fleischer 2016-17 chair

Burt Fleischer, of the California-based Hilmar Cheese Company, was recently elected the 2016-17 chair of the California League of Food Processors (CLF... continue reading »


Stretch hood machine secures load containment

Lachenmeier has released its new Multi FleXL stretch hood machine, designed to secure and maintain the integrity of tall and wide pallet loads throug... continue reading »


Imaging technology detects decay in bagged cut lettuce

We all hate buying bagged salad only to find brown edges on the lettuce. Fresh-cut lettuce sold in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a desirable ... continue reading »


USDA funds antimicrobial resistance research

The USDA is making $6 million available to fund research to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This funding is available through the Agriculture ... continue reading »


DOJ investigating Dole after listeria outbreak

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting its own investigation on a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to a processing facility in Springfield,... continue reading »


Packaging technologies drive frozen produce market

The global market for frozen fruits and vegetables is projected to reach 28.2 million tons by 2020, according to a report from Global Industry Analyst... continue reading »