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A large, silver optical sorter

Key Technology to showcase new application for optical sorter

Key Technology will showcase a new application for its next-generation COMPASS optical sorter for chips at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, set for Sept. 29-Oct. ... continue reading »

A variety of packaged carrot snacks

Fresh carrot grower and distributor expanding into Southeast

Fresh carrot grower and distributor Bolthouse Fresh Foods is expanding into the Southeast with a new growing and packing facility in Georgia. Plant... continue reading »

Mama’s Creations acquires ready-to-eat meals manufacturer

Crown I Enterprises, a ready-to-eat meals manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of global foodservice distribution company Sysco Corp., has been ac... continue reading »

An automated pineapple wax dosing machine

Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches

An award-winning, fully automated pineapple wax dosing solution has been officially launched by packaging and processing provider JBT Marel. The Pr... continue reading »

Salad kits targeting millennial, Gen Z consumers

Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle, manufacturer of DOLE-branded packaged salads, has refreshed its DOLE Salad Kit packaging line with new colors and pho... continue reading »

Mangoes roll across a conveyor belt

Postharvest solutions company expanding presence in Brazil

Postharvest solutions company Akorn Technology is expanding its presence in Brazil to help extend the country’s exports of mangos, avocados, limes, ... continue reading »

A group of brightly colored tomatoes, onions and cucumbers

NIFA outlines Extension efforts to ensure fresh produce safety

A recent National Institute of Food and Agriculture article highlighted several Cooperative Extension programs at land-grand colleges and universities... continue reading »

Titan Frozen Fruit names industry veteran as new CEO

Titan Frozen Fruit has named 30-year industry veteran Tom Byrne its new president and CEO. Previous CEO Jon Larsen will serve as company chair. Tit... continue reading »

Oil is poured on fresh avocados

Westfalia Fruit avocado oils win recognition at inaugural event

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh produce, won four accolades at the inaugural South African Food and Beverag... continue reading »

The entrance to McCall Farms, featuring a large sign and a South Carolina flag

B&G Foods sells Le Sueur brand to SC processor

New-Jersey based B&G Foods has sold its Le Sueur brand of premium sweet peas, green beans and carrots to McCall Farms, located in Effingham, South... continue reading »