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Dole expanding use of recyclable stretch film in banana, pineapple processing
Dole Food Co. is expanding its commercial use of Oxifilm, macro-perforated, 100% recyclable stretch film, across its banana and pineapple operations... continue reading »
FPS Food Process Solutions investing in US facilities
Canadian-based FPS Food Process Solutions has invested in a 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Saginaw, Michigan, to bolster its U.S. produ... continue reading »
Ag industry prepares for impact of new round of tariff turmoil
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump. The new measures include a b... continue reading »
Legislation aims to buoy young growers’ access to farmland
Legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to address the future of farming by helping young farmers and ranchers access farmlan... continue reading »
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 to feature 2,300 exhibitors
Registration for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1, is now open. More than 2,300 exhibitors are expected at the packaging and processi... continue reading »
IFPA food safety chief leaving to direct efforts at Boar’s Head
The leader of the International Fresh Produce Association’s food safety efforts is leaving the organization to become the new chief food safety offi... continue reading »
These stakes are bananas! Grand prizes worth more than $950
In honor of National Banana Day on April 16, Dole Food Co. is teaming up with a frozen dessert maker and a home composter to spotlight the sustainable... continue reading »
Fresh Del Monte acquires Ugandan avocado oil supplier
Fresh Del Monte Produce has acquired Avolio, Uganda’s leading supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The deal gives Fresh Del Monte a maj... continue reading »
Sustainable packaging company receives new round of investment
Israeli-based sustainable packaging company W-Cycle has received a new round of funding from Melhoramentos to help meet demand for plastic-free, compo... continue reading »
FDA extends deadline to meet enhanced traceability requirements
Food manufacturers, processors and packers will have 30 additional months beyond a previous deadline to meet enhanced U.S. Food and Drug Administratio... continue reading »
