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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 »


Raptor pallet wrapper designed for personalization

Muller LCS has launched the new Raptor HPL high profile turntable stretch wrapper for wrapping pallets. The Raptor HPL features Muller’s branding to... continue reading »


New Girlfriends Guide for Moms focuses on breakfast

Mann Packing Company has released the latest edition of its Girlfriends Guide for Moms, this time focusing on breakfast. The Girlfriends Guides are p... continue reading »


Washing machine integrates UVC water disinfection

Kronen has launched a new GEWA washing machine with a built-in UVC reactor. The washing machine permanently disinfects wash water andturns it into ger... continue reading »