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New partnership aims to facilitate standardized RRG assessment
The Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC) and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, are sponsoring a new research initiati... continue reading »
New dietary guidelines call for more beans, less red meat
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines released Jan. 7 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and USDA recommend Americans eat more beans, peas... continue reading »
Automation veteran joins JLS to lead cartoning solutions
JLS Automation has tapped an industry automation veteran to lead its cartoning advances. [caption id="attachment_18375" align="alignleft" width="... continue reading »
Oregon produce distributor joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Fresh fruit and vegetable distributor Fuji Produce has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to power its food traceability program. ReposiT... continue reading »
Rice, cotton to receive highest per-acre assistance rates
Rice and cotton will receive the highest Farmer Bridge Assistance rates among row crops, while specialty crops await details on potential relief. T... continue reading »
Study: Vegetable growing, processing contributes $5.4B to Michigan economy
A new study found that Michigan’s vegetable farming and processing industries contribute $5.4 billion annually to the state’s economy and support ... continue reading »
Edible Garden appoints financial veteran new board member
Controlled environmental agriculture producer Edible Garden has appointed a financial leadership veteran to its board of directors. Michael Naidric... continue reading »
Kronen, Urschel partnership expanding to Asia, Italy in 2026
Kronen commercial processing solutions will be offered through industrial cutting equipment company Urschel throughout Asia and Italy in 2026. Effe... continue reading »
SWIPE 2026 educational sessions to focus on supply chain
The Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) is set for Jan. 22-24 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Educational se... continue reading »
Dole Nordic acquiring European company’s fresh produce division
Dole Nordic AB is acquiring Greenfood AB’s fresh produce division, which includes the group’s fruit and vegetable wholesale activities. Those o... continue reading »
