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Potato industry golf fundraisers donates $93K to Ronald McDonald House
In spite of a challenging year on multiple fronts, the annual Ag World Golf Classic fundraiser raised $93,168 for Ronald McDonald House Charities. ... continue reading »

SOMIC America debuts new 424 packaging machinery during PACK EXPO
SOMIC America was set to unveil its new 424 series packaging machine in person at PACK EXPO, but had to settle for a virtual demonstration after the i... continue reading »
Everfresh Packaging launches new website
Flexible food packaging firm Everfresh Packaging has launched a new website. Visitors to the revamped site will notice an updated layout and modern... continue reading »
ProMach’s new M2 labeler can be used on many package, box options
ID Technology, a ProMach product brand, introduces their new M2 label applicator. This state-of-the-art label head applies pressure sensitive lab... continue reading »
Researchers look at produce distribution centers as possible food contamination risks
Numerous research projects have examined potential risks from foodborne pathogens in field-grown produce as well as in packinghouses, but little work ... continue reading »

Large German berry packer moves toward sustainability with traysealer
Fresh berries are a growing market in Germany, as well as the rest of the world. To meet the growing demand, Baumann Vertriebs GmbH & Co., a be... continue reading »
Duravant acquires flexible packaging firm Cloud Packaging Solutions
Duravant, a global engineering equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced ... continue reading »
Potato product reflectance meter released by Photovolt Instruments
Photovolt Instruments has released its new Stainless Steel 557 (5G) reflectance instrument. The 577 (5G) unit is capable of measuring potato slabs... continue reading »

5 reasons frozen foods will trend up in 2021
What will be among the hottest food items on grocery lists in the year ahead? Think frozen foods. From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, ... continue reading »
PROCESS EXPO to be co-produced by Messe Frankfurt, Food Processing Suppliers Association
Messe Frankfurt Inc. (MFI) and the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) have announce a joint venture to align their resources in order to cre... continue reading »