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Jenkins Freshpac Systems names new general manager
New Zealand-based Jenkins Freshpac Systems, a leading supplier of produce labels and postharvest packaging and automation solutions, has named a new g... continue reading »
Early reports find pecan tree damage, power outages from Hurricane Idalia
Growers from Florida to the Carolinas are assessing damage from Hurricane Idalia, which rolled through northern and western Florida and southern Georg... continue reading »
Duravant names industry veteran president of newly formed global group
Global engineered equipment and automation company Duravant has named an industrial automation veteran its president of a newly formed group designed ... continue reading »
New research aims to reduce risk of produce bruising, minimize food waste
A newly funded research project aims to reduce the risk of potato bruising and develop technologies to minimize food waste. Research led by agritec... continue reading »
New Cremer production facility relies on Sesotec metal detection
Germany-based Cremer Nutrition’s new joint venture with Temasek’s Asia Sustainable Foods platform has been completed in Singapore. The 118,000-squ... continue reading »
Agronomic farm management company names new chief revenue officer
An agricultural technology veteran has joined agronomic farm management company CropX as chief revenue officer. John Gates, who previously held lea... continue reading »
Key Technology introduces new line of optical sorters
Food processing machinery manufacturer Key Technology has introduced its new line of food optical sorters. The COMPASS line includes next-generation i... continue reading »
JLS to debut new case and tray carton loader at PACK EXPO
Robotic systems packaging producer JLS is debuting a new case and tray carton loader at PACK EXPO Sept. 11-13 in Las Vegas. The Hawk is compact, ma... continue reading »
Potato processor investing $415M in new production line at Idaho facility
Lamb Weston Holdings is investing $415 million in a new french fry processing line at its plant in American Falls, Idaho. The new line will expand ... continue reading »
New $40M program aims to aid agribusinesses in South Carolina
A new $40 million incentive program aims to bolster existing South Carolina agribusinesses and provide more markets for agricultural producers. The... continue reading »
