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Deadline nears to apply for sustainable packaging solution program
The deadline to apply for the Fresh Field Catalyst Program, seeking new ideas in sustainable packaging solutions for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, ... continue reading »

Juice slush company acquired by nationwide provider
Frazil, with more than 40,000 slush machines nationwide, has acquired Trident Beverage, a juice slush provider for K-12 schools. Founded in 2004, T... continue reading »
CEA produce company adds fresh-cut basil to Walmart offerings
Controlled environment agriculture producer Edible Garden is adding value-size fresh-cut basil to its product assortment at Walmart locations. Edib... continue reading »

Course to educate Michigan food entrepreneurs about grant writing
A new course offered by Michigan State University Extension will help Michigan food and farm business owners learn more about grant writing and provid... continue reading »

Processing equipment acquisition to fortify Sormac portfolio
Fresh-cut processing equipment manufacturer Sormac has acquired a majority stake in German fruit and vegetable equipment company Foodcons. Establis... continue reading »
Calavo Growers names finance veteran new board chair
Global avocado producer and distributor Calavo Growers has named a finance industry expert as its new board chair. Farha Aslam is managing partner ... continue reading »
Fresh-cut vegetable, salad producer closing NJ warehouse
Ready Pac Produce, which makes salad and other plant-based meals, is closing its distribution center in Burlington County, New Jersey, in a move desig... continue reading »
Kraft Heinz names new leader of emerging markets segment
The Kraft Heinz Co. has named a new leader of its business in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Marcel Regis is the compan... continue reading »
SOMIC Packaging names new technical operations manager
SOMIC Packaging has tapped a management professional with more than three decades of experience as its new technical operations manager. Dave Billi... continue reading »

Global avocado producer acquires Belgian-based company
Global avocado producer Westfalia Fruit has acquired Belgian-based avocado products manufacturer Syros. Syros has produced high-quality avocado-bas... continue reading »