food processing

Upgrades to Conagra’s Canadian tomato processing plant to spur production

Conagra Brands has unveiled multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art upgrades to its tomato processing plant in Dresden, Ontario, Canada. The upgrades... continue reading »

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 »

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 »

Investment firm acquires snacking tomatoes brand NatureSweet

Best-selling snacking tomatoes brand NatureSweet has been sold to Blue Road Capital, an independent investment firm focused on acquiring food and agri... continue reading »

Bill banning food additives headed to desk of California governor

A first-in-the-nation ban on four food additives will become law if signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The California Food Safety Act passed t... 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 »

Taylor Farms launches Celery Bites fresh-cut packs

Ready-to-eat fresh food producer Taylor Farms has launched its new Celery Bites, available in 8- and 20-ounce packages. The bite-sized pieces featu... continue reading »