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Extruder worth nearly $1 million donated to Purdue University

A pair of global industrial leaders have donated a key piece of food processing equipment worth nearly $1 million to Purdue University. Hillenbrand... continue reading »

In the weeds: Purdue field day to provide latest weed research info

The Purdue Weed Science Field Day will offer participants the latest in weed research information as well as info sessions and tours. The free even... continue reading »

Automation showcase to display latest robotic farming solutions

The 2023 FIRA USA automation showcase will connect startups and growers with the latest high-tech innovations in robotic farming solutions. The Cal... continue reading »

Registration now open for Process Expo technology showcase

Registration for global food and equipment technology show Process Expo is now open. The event will be held Oct. 25-23 in Chicago. Thousands of buy... continue reading »

Dole partnering with No Kid Hungry to tackle childhood hunger

Dole Food Co. has renewed its partnership in 2023 with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in America. The alliance ... continue reading »

5 trends dominate at PACK EXPO

PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26, 2022, McCormick Place, Chicago) drew more than 44,000 attendees, surpassing the attendance recorded in 2018. T... continue reading »

PACK EXPO South to debut in spring 2025

PACK EXPO Southeast will debut spring 2025 in Atlanta (March 10-12; Georgia World Congress Center) bringing packaging and processing machinery, materi... continue reading »

Processors seek ‘greener’ produce packaging

Consumer demand for healthy food will drive growth in the produce packaging market from $33.6 billion in 2021 to $42.7 billion in 2027, at a 4.1% comp... continue reading »

9th Annual Ag World Golf Classic benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities

Area agriculture producers, processors and industry businesses gathered to give over $110,332 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland No... continue reading »

Online auction of processing equipment from Passport Foods

An October 6, 2022, online auction will feature equipment from Passport Foods' shuttered Ontario, California plant, including a 2020 spiral freezer an... continue reading »