facility operations
IFPA technology accelerator seeks climate-smart innovation
The International Fresh Produce Association’s technology accelerator, Fresh Field Catalyst, seeks applicants for its six-month program. IFPA is l... continue reading »
New survey service evaluates facilities’ steam systems
Steam systems maintenance provider American Plant Maintenance has launched its steam trap survey service for processing facilities. The surveys, wh... continue reading »
Food Freshly presents ‘In-Field’ method of produce preservation in trials
Shelf-life solutions specialist Food Freshly’s ‘In-Field’ method of preserving freshly harvested produce has been presented to industry professi... continue reading »
Mission Produce names foodservice veteran president and COO
Fresh Hass avocado distributor Mission Produce Inc. has appointed foodservice industry veteran John Pawlowski as president and chief operating officer... continue reading »
Texas growers face ‘catastrophic’ losses from wildfires
Texas growers and agriculture producers face 'catastrophic' losses caused by wildfires in the state’s Panhandle and northwest region. Since Feb. ... continue reading »
Lipman Family Farms opens fresh-cut facility in Florida
Lipman Family Farms has opened a new fresh-cut operation in Florida, marking its seventh such facility in North America. The grower/packer/shipper ... continue reading »
Companies join forces to launch new stainless steel conveyors
Conveyor technology companies Garvey and Dorner, with more than 100 years of combined manufacturing experience, have launched a new line of stainless ... continue reading »
Fox Packaging eliminates PFAS from packaging
Fox Packaging has eliminated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its flexible packaging options, the company said in a March 4 news releas... continue reading »
Dole to sell Progressive Produce in $120 million deal
Dole plc has reached an agreement to sell its 65% equity stake in subsidiary Progressive Produce LLC in a deal worth $120 million. The equity stake... continue reading »
Equipment manufacturer Duravant acquires German manufacturer
Equipment manufacturer Duravant has expanded its processing solutions portfolio with its acquisition of German-headquartered Ferdinand Henneken GmbH. ... continue reading »