equipment
SmartStep system sanitizes worker footwear
Best Sanitizers announces its new HACCP SmartStep Footwear Sanitizing System. The HACCP SmartStep adds an additional layer of pathogen protection for... continue reading »
People in the mix
Ready Pac Foods has promoted Tristan Simpson to the position of chief communications officer. She will be responsible for leading all strategic initia... continue reading »
Dynamic Conveyor to introduce new systems at PackExpo
Dynamic Conveyor plans to introduce two new conveyor systems at the upcoming PACK EXPO in Chicago. The company will unveil the Eriez Xtreme... continue reading »
People in the mix
Recent appointments of and achievements by people in the fresh-cut produce and allied industries include: Schneider Packaging promoted Ron Pietrasz... 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 »
PROCESS EXPO relaunches website and brand refresh
The Food Processing Suppliers Association, organizers of the PROCESS EXPO trade show announced that it has officially launched the newly redesigned sh... continue reading »
Wawona Packing expands recall of peaches, other fruit
Out of an abundance of caution, Wawona Packing of Cutler, California is expanding its voluntary recall from July 19, 2014, of whole white and yellow p... 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 »
Demand Is GoGoing Up: Materne’s U.S. applesauce pouch production expanding
It started with a French revolution. Now it’s hit the United States. In 1998, Materne rolled out its applesauce pouches in France – to w... continue reading »
