packaging
Fresh Ideas: Expanding our horizons – and yours
When I was a produce clerk, our store had just started to receive an exciting new product: pre-cut bagged salad. They occupied far less space than the... continue reading »
Key Technology introduces new conveyor for bulk foods
Key Technology introduces its new Sanitary Belt Conveyor for transporting bulk foods on processing and packaging distribution lines. It is designed fo... continue reading »
People in the mix
Ready Pac Foods has promoted Tristan Simpson to the position of chief communications officer. She will be responsible for leading all strategic initia... continue reading »
Focus on Traceability: Companies tackle the issue in a variety of unique ways
Traceability is a major undertaking, offering a variety of different approaches ad points of emphasis. Three traceability specialists are running at s... continue reading »
Garden Cut launches new branding and label design
Garden Cut, a brand of Indianapolis Fruit Company (IFC), has launched a new branding and label design for its pre-cut and ready-to-use products in ret... continue reading »
People in the mix
Recent appointments of and achievements by people in the fresh-cut produce and allied industries include: Schneider Packaging promoted Ron Pietrasz... continue reading »
Liquid Blades: Waterjet cutting shows promise with some produce items
The use of high-pressure jets of water as a way to cut produce may be beginning to emerge as an alternative for fresh-cut processors. The technology ... continue reading »
Adding Value and Efficiency: Paying attention to the process helps pickle company thrive
Achieving success as an agribusiness is a value-added proposition for Bob McClure’s family. The relatively small, family owned company, McClure... continue reading »
Fresh-cut products workshop offers cutting-edge content
University of California, Davis Postharvest Technology Center’s 19th annual Fresh Cut Products: Maintaining Quality and Safety Workshop wil... continue reading »
PTI Progress: Retailers begin implementation of traceability plan
It took a few years for the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) to develop industry acceptance, but it gained major traction in the United States th... continue reading »
