cucumbers
Moisture control pouch by SAVRpak has successful trials in extending produce shelf life
SAVRpak has released a new moisture-control technology that extends the shelf life of fresh produce by up to three times, trials have shown. The Dr... continue reading »
Pickled cucumbers contain health-promoting compound, study shows
Researchers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and North Carolina State University recently found that a stable, naturally occurring, healt... continue reading »
Lettuce, tomatoes taking up more space in US greenhouse veggie production
For over a decade, U.S. consumers have increased their demand for the year-round availability of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The domestic produce... continue reading »
SortiPack sytem to move beyond just cucumbers, tomatoes
SortiPack is a modular system for automatic grading, sorting and packing which Crux Agribotics launched successfully in 2019. SortiPack, can be adapte... continue reading »
McClure’s Pickles founder details what makes a great pickling cucumber
Bob McClure, co-owner of McClure's Pickles in Detroit, sat down with Produce Processing to discuss his company's processes, products and exactly what ... continue reading »
USDA studying health benefits of pickling cucumbers
Craving a pickle? Go ahead and take a bite. Fermented vegetables are a healthy choice for a snack. Cucumber pickles are the most commonly consumed ... continue reading »
Cucumber harvesting, packing automation on the cusp for robotics firm
A Dutch robotics firm says its machine could be automatically harvesting greenhouse cucumbers in a few years. Harvests for greenhouse cucumbers can... continue reading »
Fewer farmers taking chance on cucumbers as science fights downy mildew
With failed harvests, fewer growers are taking a chance on cucumbers. According to USDA records, pickling cucumber acreage declined nearly 25 percent... continue reading »
Swanson Pickle’s next generation stepping up with improvements
A new crop of Swansons are learning to manage risk and transition at the family’s farm and processing facility in Michigan’s Muskegon County. T... continue reading »
These eight food, beverage trends will make their mark on 2017-2018
The world of food and drink is constantly evolving, and ever more quickly. For food processors, staying relevant and remaining at the forefront of the... continue reading »
