food processing
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 »
Applicants sought to review Produce Safety University course
A cooperative agreement between Produce Safety University and the USDA is providing institutes of higher education and nonprofits the opportunity to r... 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 »
West Madison Foods acquires salad dressing, dip brands from Ventura Foods
West Madison Foods, a newly formed portfolio company of Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Ma... continue reading »
AgroFresh acquires Tessara, expands postharvest portfolio
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global leader in postharvest produce freshness solutions, has acquired postharvest solutions provider Tessara from global ... continue reading »
IFPA Foodservice Conference set for July 28
Now is the time to register for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference, set for July 28 in Monterey, California. Pr... continue reading »
New ready-to-use salad mix hitting North American markets this month
Markon Cooperative’s new pre-cut, ready-to-use proprietary salad mix will be available in mid-July through the company’s member-distributors in th... continue reading »
Kraft Heinz investing $400M in automated packaged goods distribution center
The Kraft Heinz Co. is investing $400 million in a 775,000-square foot automated consumer packaged goods distribution center in Dekalb, Illinois. T... continue reading »
Bunting-Newton donates metal detection system worth $45K to Purdue
Magnetic technology company Bunting-Newton has donated a state-of-the-art metal detection system with an integrated control package to Purdue Universi... continue reading »
