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Fresh Ideas: Fresh-Cut Futurology

When I was a kid, I liked to explore in the treasure trove of magazines my dad kept in the attic. He loved to consume information about anything that ... continue reading »

United Fresh 2014 New Product Award finalists announced

United Fresh announced a record 40 fresh fruit and vegetable innovations as finalists for the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2014 New Produc... continue reading »

Keeping the Fresh in Fresh-Cut: A case for improving refrigerated display units

It’s no secret – or surprise to anyone in the industry these days – that maintaining the cold chain has a big effect on the quality ... continue reading »

PROCESS EXPO expands show floor for 2015

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced that it is expanding the show floor for the 2015 PROCESS EXPO to provide ... continue reading »

A Variety of Solutions

Sixty years ago, the owners of a diner in Creston, Iowa needed a way to peel more potatoes to satisfy the growing demand for its hand-cut french fries... continue reading »

Fresh Ideas: Innovations Don’t Stop At a Border

As human beings evolved, we developed the ability to use tools to solve problems. This is an aspect of humanity that philosophers call “homo fab... continue reading »

TOMRA to demonstrate two systems at Fruit Logistica

TOMRA Sorting Solutions will demonstrate two of its sensor-based systems at this year’s Fruit Logistica. The company will showcase its Field Po... continue reading »

Fresh Ideas:Nothing ‘meh’ about fresh-cut

The New York Times Magazine has a little feature called “The Meh List” consisting of items that evoke lukewarm feelings (“meh”... continue reading »

Jensens plead guilty, sue inspection firm

Two brothers who owned a Colorado cantaloupe operation linked to a deadly outbreak of listeria have pleaded guilty to six federal misdemeanor charges.... continue reading »

Dark Leafy Success

Karina Magallon can remember a time less than a decade ago when San Miguel Produce needed to give away samples to try and drive orders for its fresh-c... continue reading »