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NIFA biotechnology grants boost food safety policy
The science of agriculture grows more complex every year. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced Oct. 19 support for p... continue reading »
United Fresh efforts spur 5,000 salad bars in schools
In just seven years, Salad Bars to Schools, a public private partnership founded by United Fresh Start Foundation, Whole Foods Market, Chef Ann Found... continue reading »
Automated Packaging Systems integrates collaborative robot to streamline bag packaging automation
Automated Packaging Systems has partnered with ABB to integrate the Autobag 500 bagging system with ABB’s YuMi robot, a dual-armed robot designed to... continue reading »
Automated Packaging Systems introduces integrated counter system
Automated Packaging Systems has announced the introduction of a new, fully-integrated counter and bag packaging system designed for high-speed coun... continue reading »
Ready Pac moves Scott McGuire into chief supply chain officer role
Ready Pac Foods has promoted Scott McGuire to chief supply chain officer (CSCO), responsible for overseeing agricultural operations, transportation, d... continue reading »
Bob Evans Farms purchased for over $1 billion
Post Holdings has acquired Bob Evans Farms at $77.00 per share, with multiple news outlets putting the total value at around 1.5 billion. Post said... continue reading »
McCall Farms acquires Sager Creek Vegetable Company brands
McCall Farms, producer of seasoned southern-style vegetables and fruits, has purchased the Sager Creek Vegetable Company, a division of Del Monte Food... continue reading »
Fresh-cut sector diversifies in response to new consumer trends
Like many with longtime experience in the produce industry, Kathy Means can remember a time when fresh-cut meant celery and carrot sticks. Not anym... continue reading »
QMI changes name to QualiTru Sampling Systems
QMI is now QualiTru Sampling Systems. The company’s new name reflects a continuing commitment to accurate, aseptic sampling and a dedication to crea... continue reading »
SpartanNash to acquire Caito Foods Service
SpartanNash and Caito Foods Service have entered into a definitive agreement under which SpartanNash will acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Servic... continue reading »
