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Agriculture using smart technology to improve production
At Produce Processing, we’re used to seeing all sorts of food processing innovative technology come to market. Earlier in the value chain, the farme... continue reading »
Why Belgium is the world’s largest exporter of frozen fries
By Melanie Epp | Contributing Writer It’s no secret that Belgians love their fries. In fact, the mere mention of “frietjes” can lead the most... continue reading »
Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology offers great potential for juice makers
Imagine there was technology that would allow you to get more juice out of a batch of apples. Imagine that same technology could extend shelf life, im... continue reading »
Produce peeling choice comes down to what fits your need
Choosing the right polishing peeling technology for the job is no easy task. Different types of peelers will give different finishes, and their mai... continue reading »
Better designed equipment can reduce deep cleans, downtime
By Melanie Epp | Contributing Writer In September 2011, Jensen Farms in Colorado found itself in the thick of the very nightmare every food process... continue reading »
Fruit Logistica 2019
See product, equipment and technology highlights from Fruit Logistica 2019, hosted in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 6-8. Photos by Melanie Epp. [gallery si... continue reading »
Food sorting tech: recent innovations raising the bar
By Melanie Epp | Contributing Writer As the processed fruit and vegetable market grows, so too do the needs of processors. Companies looking to imp... continue reading »
Dehydrated meals taken to next level with new REV technology
By Melanie Epp | Contributing Writer Avid mountain climber, hiker and outdoorsman Denis Mikhailov used to eat uninspired and unhealthy meals on his... continue reading »
Robots can make some human workers uncomfortable
Melanie Epp | Contributing Writer Some 50 years ago the automotive industry saw the writing on the wall. Labor was getting harder to find, so they ... continue reading »
Finding the balance between food waste and plastic waste
In the United Kingdom, 3.7 million tons of plastic is wasted each year. Food waste, on the other hand, accounts for 10 million tons. Yet over half of ... continue reading »
