facility operations
Processing and packaging company ProMach closes on investment agreement
Global processing and packaging machinery company ProMach has closed an agreement in which funds managed by BDT Capital Partners acquired a significan... continue reading »
Maine broccoli producer voices concerns for state crop following pesticide sanctions
In the wake of the discovery of use of an illegal pesticide by a large Maine broccoli farm, one state producer voiced concern that consumers may lose ... continue reading »
Saf-T-Guard introduces new line of gloves
Saf-T-Gard International has expanded its line of disposable gloves with a new product made using a hybrid thermoplastic elastomer material. Ambi-G... continue reading »
Agreements to expand distribution of AeroFarms microgreens
Indoor vertical farming leader AeroFarms is expanding distribution of its microgreens through agreements with produce wholesaler and distributor S. Ka... continue reading »
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show lineup set
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers from the worlds of busin... continue reading »
NY grower adds high-tech storage capabilities
After years of contracting with other companies to store apples, a New York apple grower and packer counts efficiency and enhanced technology as key b... continue reading »
New packaging solution helps handle fragile cherries
Cherries are fragile fruits, prone to bruise and quick to soften. When Danfrugt Skælskør A/S, a large Scandinavian grower of cherries, needed a reli... continue reading »
Rennco to debut vertical cup counter loader after year of testing
Michigan-based packaging machinery manufacturer Rennco is debuting its new vertical cup counter loader at September’s PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The... continue reading »
London-based private equity firm purchases majority stake in Freshcut Foods
London-based private equity firm Flywheel Partners has purchased a majority stake in Freshcut Foods, a supplier of cooked and raw vegetable and carboh... continue reading »
NBiFlexPack turns to Hudson-Sharp for stand-up pouch machine upgrade
Packaging solution company Hudson-Sharp recently installed a new Ares 400 stand-up pouch machine at NBi FlexPack, which specializes in recyclable and ... continue reading »
