equipment
USDA value-added producer grants help seed new ventures
USDA recently awarded $40.2 million in value-added producer grants to 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico. According to USDA, the grant pr... continue reading »
Product News Roundup: The latest from around the fresh-cut industry
Check out the latest from Wilson Produce, Enza Zaden, Dynamic Systems Inc., Sonoco, Paper Pak Industries, Bunzl Distribution, Buhler, Pure Hot House... continue reading »
Food safety to star at IFT in Las Vegas
When the Institute of Food Technologists gather for their annual meeting and food expo June 25-28 in Las Vegas, food safety will be front and center... continue reading »
Industry News Roundup
Check out the latest from Nelson-Jameson, Key Techology, Georgia Pacific and the Center for Produce Safety, Southeastern Packaging Equipment Sales a... continue reading »
Industry Comes Together at United Fresh 2012
United Fresh 2012 was a whirlwind of energy, innovation, information and connecting for the 4,500 who attended May 1-3. It was standing room only ... continue reading »
Keep on truckin’
It’s important for the produce industry to remain attractive to trucking. Without truckers, the produce industry would be, well, sunk. &ld... continue reading »
Innovations in Packaging
Packaging for fresh-cut produce has entered an era of show and tell — in every sense. Customers typically have been able to see what they ar... continue reading »
Equipment design
The produce industry has had its share of food safety challenges in recent years. But it’s not alone. Speaking during an education session... continue reading »
Products in the news
Ready Pac rolls out organic bowl salads Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has introduced a new line of organic single-serve salads. The Ready Pac Bistro... continue reading »
Food safety: Cantaloupe guidance process is under way
The industry collaborative working on updating food safety guidance specific to cantaloupe is holding weekly conference calls instead of trying to mee... continue reading »