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Akorn Technology named finalist in global competition

Postharvest solutions company Akorn Technology has been named as a finalist in the 2025 FoodTech Challenge for innovations that help small growers com... continue reading »


PMMI launches work products aimed at improving operational efficiency

Two new work products from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and its its OpX Leadership Network are designed to improve... continue reading »


Private equity firm to acquire TreeHouse Foods

Food processing company TreeHouse Foods will be acquired by private equity firm Investindustrial in a $2.9 billion cash transaction. The transactio... continue reading »


PMMI honors next generation of packaging, processing leaders

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, recognized 10 young professionals with its 2025 On the Rise Awards. The awards, pr... continue reading »


Leadership transition to take place next month at Calavo Growers

A new leader will take the helm at Calavo Growers next month when B. John Lindeman succeeds Lee E. Cole as president and CEO of the California-based p... continue reading »


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Specialty crop funding priorities open to public comment in Michigan

Specialty crop growers in Michigan have a chance to make their voices heard ths month. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development... continue reading »


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New mobile pallet aims to optimize storage, handling of canned goods

Palletized goods automation company Logic Robotics has introduced a new mobile pallet designed to optimize the storage, transport and handling of cann... continue reading »


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Frozen food manufacturer Caulipower acquired by Urban Farmer

Urban Farmer has acquired vegetable-based frozen food manufacturer Caulipower, maker of gluten-free, cauliflower crust frozen pizza. The acquisitio... continue reading »


Edible Garden now shipping herbs to The Fresh Market

New Jersey-based controlled environment agriculture producer Edible Garden has begun shipping its organic herbs to specialty grocery retailer The Fres... continue reading »


Snack company makes majority investment in Fresca Foods

Third-party snack manufacturer Cerealto has made a majority investment in Colorado-based Fresca Foods, a co-manufacturer of natural and organic snacks... continue reading »