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Anti-pathogen packaging solution introduced by Aptar

Aptar Food + Beverage has launched InvisiShield platform technology, which is, according to the company, a first-of-its-kind anti-pathogenic packagin... continue reading »

Potato, citrus, stone fruit processing equipment unveiled at PMA Fresh

TOMRA Food has a strong presence at PMA this year with a state-of-the-art sorting machine and two innovative new products. [caption id="attachment_... continue reading »

Robotic strawberry harvester gets large investment

A total $7.5 million recently was invested in Advanced Farm Technologies (AFT), a developer of robotic farming equipment that includes the T-6 robotic... continue reading »

USDA deems fresh raspberries from Morocco safe for importation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public of its decision to authorize the imp... continue reading »

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Kraft Heinz’s new Fruitlove smoothie line targets young Americans

In response to Americans' demand for unique flavor combinations and a variety of textures, Kraft Heinz has introduced a new line of smoothies, titled ... continue reading »

Frozen raspberries recalled by WinCo Foods due to possible norovirus

WinCo Foods LLC is recalling frozen red raspberries because of potential contamination with norovirus. The Food and Drug Administration found norov... continue reading »

FDA issues hepatitis A alert for Kroger ‘Private Selection’ brand frozen blackberries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers to a hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination of frozen blackberries under the Kroger g... continue reading »

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Naturipe’s Janis McIntosh focused on packaging reduction

Janis McIntosh has been a big part of Naturipe for nearly 15 years, but she recently took on a new role — director of marketing innovation and sus... continue reading »

Small berries deteriorate quickly if cold chain system breaks down

Small-diameter berries and cherries can be a costly casualty to food producers if they're not kept at the right temperature. “Small diameter and fa... continue reading »

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FDA conducting unscheduled frozen berry testing for pathogens

The Food & Drug Administration is in the process of collecting samples of frozen strawberries, blackberries and raspberries through unscheduled te... continue reading »