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PMMI foundation adds new workforce development partner
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has partnered with a new Visionary Benefac... continue reading »
California tomato processor buys Del Monte Foods facility
Woodland, California-based Morning Star Tomatoes has purchased a Del Monte Foods property near Hanford, owner Chris Rufer told the Hanford (California... continue reading »
Defect details: Metal detection vs. X-ray
Metal detection and X-ray inspection offer differing capabilities. Although both inspection solutions can detect metal contaminants, X-ray inspection ... continue reading »
Automation answers helping mitigate costs, labor shortages
From inflationary pressure on inputs and rising costs to a shortage of workers across the produce industry, it is clear that fruit and vegetable proce... continue reading »
PACK EXPO Southeast kicks off next month
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is gearing up for next month’s PACK EXPO Southeast, set for March 10-12 in Atlanta.... continue reading »
Fresh-cut vegetable, salad producer closing NJ warehouse
Ready Pac Produce, which makes salad and other plant-based meals, is closing its distribution center in Burlington County, New Jersey, in a move desig... continue reading »
AI topic of keynote address at Food Automation & Manufacturing Expo and Symposium
Automation will be a theme of the keynote presentation at the 2025 Food Automation & Manufacturing Expo and Symposium in Tampa, Florida, from Apri... continue reading »
IFPA to recognize retail produce managers
Nominations are open for the International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The awards recognize top produce man... continue reading »
PMMI Foundation workforce development initiative gets new name
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has renamed its relationship with workforc... continue reading »
Global avocado producer acquires Belgian-based company
Global avocado producer Westfalia Fruit has acquired Belgian-based avocado products manufacturer Syros. Syros has produced high-quality avocado-bas... continue reading »
