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Signode to debut packaging technology innovations next month

Packaging equipment manufacturer Signode will unveil new technology at PACK EXPO International 2024, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago. The company will ... continue reading »


Conference focused on sustaining family farms set for February

A three-day conference is expected to draw more than 1,000 farmers, ranchers, producers and advocates to Atlanta in February. SOWTH 2025, set for F... continue reading »


Applications for federal disaster assistance now being accepted in Florida

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) began accepting applications on Oct. 18 for disaster assistance funding in Florida counties... continue reading »


Companies team up to trial plastic-free blueberry packaging

Blueberry grower and genetics company Mountain Blue has partnered with packaging solutions company Opal to trial plastic-free cardboard punnets. Th... continue reading »


Innovation lab aims to accelerate new packaging, labeling developments

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce and partner Clemson University will each receive $5 million in federal fu... continue reading »


Pucker up for a pickle party party this weekend

It’s a pickle party! Controlled environment agriculture company Edible Garden AG will be celebrating the briny snack at 2024 Global Produce &... continue reading »


IFPA welcomes latest Produce Industry Leadership Program class

International Fresh Produce Association’s incoming Produce Industry Leadership Program class features a dozen professionals who will develop career ... continue reading »


New York Produce Show and Conference names keynote speaker

The New York Produce Show and Conference has named an acclaimed storyteller as its keynote speaker for this year’s event, set for Dec. 10-12 in Manh... continue reading »


Dole Fresh Vegetables introducing new salad kit flavors

Dole Fresh Vegetables is introducing three new flavors to its line of DOLE chopped salad kits. The new kits showcase hummus, spicy cashew and Baja ran... continue reading »


Sustainable potato packaging design tops nationwide competition

A sustainable packaging design for SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes has won first place in the Paperboard Packaging Alliance’s nationwide student de... continue reading »