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New tools in assessing fruit quality and maturity
The benefits of being able to assess fruit quality and maturity in the field and in storage are many. Knowing the best time to harvest, store or proce... continue reading »
Food processing equipment choice, training key in staying safe
Your employees are much more than a workforce. They are ambassadors of food safety whose knowledge and execution of food safety standards protects bot... continue reading »
Food Trends Watch 2020: Beets, mushrooms and fermentation
Each year, Produce Processing visits international trade shows around the world to get a handle on the next big food trends. Some trends spark consume... continue reading »
Ready-to-cook meal kits filling food market void
Busy consumers aren’t just looking for healthy on-the-go meals and snacks these days. They want restaurant quality convenience products that require... continue reading »
Sormac announces North American facility in Ohio
Vegetable and fruit processing equipment provider Sormac, a Netherlands-based firm, is expanding its U.S. footprint with a branch in Toledo, Ohio. ... continue reading »
New concepts in food packaging
In recent years there has been a surge of criticism against plastic packaging and the damage it does to the planet. As fruit and vegetable processo... continue reading »
Cutting down on postharvest food waste
Before reaching the processing stage, fruit has a long road to travel. Unfortunately, much of it is lost along the way. In a Fruit Logistica 2019 p... continue reading »
Fresh produce packers have new solution available to extend shelf life
PerfoTec recently launched two products that aim to extend the shelf life of produce in a natural way. One of the two, PerfoTecO2Control, was nomin... continue reading »
New potato slicer further advances chipping capabilities
While the demands of retailers intensify, potato chip makers search for ways to stay ahead of their competition. FAM’s new Centris 400P is a high-ca... continue reading »
Five tips to attract young consumers to frozen fruits and vegetables
Current trends, especially those that involve the younger generation, could create advantages for the frozen fruit and vegetable sector. Elena Ozer... continue reading »
