cold chain logistics

Focus on Traceability: Companies tackle the issue in a variety of unique ways

Traceability is a major undertaking, offering a variety of different approaches ad points of emphasis. Three traceability specialists are running at s... continue reading »

Registration now open for 2015 Produce Inspection Programs

United Fresh Produce Association, in partnership with the USDA-AMS, is offering three expert-led Produce Inspection Training courses in 2015. This pro... continue reading »

Dynamic Systems to unveil new SIMBA labels

Dynamic Systems announces the availability of a food safe label to be used with the SIMBA PTI Labeling System. The system formats the label to provide... continue reading »

Food safety firms announce partnership

Food safety training and certification body SCS Global Services (SCS) announced a partnership with SafetyChain Software, a provider of food safety cha... continue reading »

Liquid Blades: Waterjet cutting shows promise with some produce items

The use of high-pressure jets of water as a way to cut produce may be beginning to emerge as an alternative for fresh-cut processors. The technology ... continue reading »

Adding Value and Efficiency: Paying attention to the process helps pickle company thrive

Achieving success as an agribusiness is a value-added proposition for Bob McClure’s family. The relatively small, family owned company, McClure... continue reading »

Growers Express opens new Green Giant Fresh center

Growers Express is opening a new 70,000-square-foot Green Giant Fresh cooler, consolidation and distribution facility in Gonzales, California. Ad... continue reading »

PTI Progress: Retailers begin implementation of traceability plan

It took a few years for the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) to develop industry acceptance, but it gained major traction in the United States th... continue reading »

Celery Adjustment: Duda uses innovative technology to create a variety of shapes and sizes

With the nickname the “Celery King,” it’s not surprising that Duda Farm Fresh Foods entered the fresh-cut market in a big way. In 1... continue reading »

BioSafe Systems launches new equipment

BioSafe Systems has recently launched a new piece of equipment designed to treat post-harvest fruits and vegetables. The Sonic Fresh Produce Treatment... continue reading »