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New partnership aims to facilitate standardized RRG assessment
The Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC) and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, are sponsoring a new research initiati... continue reading »
Automation veteran joins JLS to lead cartoning solutions
JLS Automation has tapped an industry automation veteran to lead its cartoning advances. [caption id="attachment_18375" align="alignleft" width="... continue reading »
Oregon produce distributor joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Fresh fruit and vegetable distributor Fuji Produce has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to power its food traceability program. ReposiT... continue reading »
Study: Vegetable growing, processing contributes $5.4B to Michigan economy
A new study found that Michigan’s vegetable farming and processing industries contribute $5.4 billion annually to the state’s economy and support ... continue reading »
Kronen, Urschel partnership expanding to Asia, Italy in 2026
Kronen commercial processing solutions will be offered through industrial cutting equipment company Urschel throughout Asia and Italy in 2026. Effe... continue reading »
SWIPE 2026 educational sessions to focus on supply chain
The Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) is set for Jan. 22-24 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Educational se... continue reading »
PMMI awards 2025 academic scholarships
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has announced its 2025 academic scholarshi... continue reading »
Church Brothers Farms completes Mann Packing acquisition
Church Brothers Farms has officially completed its acquisition of key assets and operations of Mann Packing from Fresh Del Monte Produce. As part o... continue reading »
Avocado volume expected to hit record high in US market
Avocado demand is approaching a record-setting high. Total avocado volume in the U.S. market is on track to exceed 3 billion pounds in 2025, according... continue reading »
Former Kellogg leader named CEO of Kraft Heinz ahead of split
Former Kellogg Co. leader Steve Cahillane has been named CEO of the Kraft Heinz Co. ahead of its split into two companies in 2026. Cahillane replac... continue reading »
