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Okanagan Specialty Fruits opens apple processing facility
British Columbia-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits has opened its new apple processing facility on 42.5 acres in Moses Lake, Washington. Ground was b... continue reading »
Automation helping to revolutionize freshness in produce industy
With advancements in technology, the produce processing sector is undergoing a transformative journey, where human hands are increasingly being replac... continue reading »
Tips to reduce food waste during processing
According to some estimates, more than a third of all food produced globally is wasted. The U.S. wastes about 80 billion pounds of food a year, of ... continue reading »
Safety starts with sanitation, requires clear communication
The best plan for proper cleaning and sanitation to ensure food safety can break down completely if the employees don’t get the message. “Since... continue reading »
Sorting solutions: Equipment advances fuel growth of canning operation
Amanda Salisbury loves sorters. In fact, she loves them with an unabashed affection that guided her career path. Salisbury, maintenance superintend... continue reading »
Food Traceability Leadership Consortium implements traceability solution
With the FDA in the process of finalizing new regulations requiring the food industry to trace thousands of products in the supply chain from beginnin... continue reading »
AgroFresh Solutions completes acquisition of Tessara
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., an agtech company specializing in postharvest produce freshness and quality solutions, has completed its acquisition of Tess... continue reading »
Food processor opening 68,000-square-foot Florida facility
Middleby Food Processing is opening a 68,000-square-foot facility in Florida that will house two of its filling and depositing brands and an innovatio... continue reading »
IoT company Wiliot adds humidity sensing to platform
IoT data carrier platform company Wiliot has added humidity sensing to its Visibility Platform for products throughout the supply chain. The tracea... continue reading »
Industry veteran Dolan named president of DMB Packing
Produce industry veteran Jeff Dolan has been named president of DMB Packing. He will oversee all growing, packing and shipping of fresh market tomatoe... continue reading »
