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McCain Foods acquiring longtime Maine potato supplier
McCain Foods will acquire frozen potato specialty product supplier Penobscot McCrum, which has farmed potatoes in Aroostook County for five generation... continue reading »
Beverage company acquires Country Pure Foods
Fruit and vegetable beverage company Peterson Brands has acquired Country Pure Foods, a producer of portioned and multi-serve juices, plant-based beve... continue reading »
Latest innovations must balance safety, sustainability and efficiency
The fresh produce industry is at a turning point: packaging is no longer just a vessel but a critical tool for ensuring food safety, extending shelf l... continue reading »
Cutting-edge solutions take center stage at EATS 2025
The latest in processing, automation, packaging and food safety technology was on display at EATS 2025, where more than 350 suppliers showcased produc... continue reading »
Walnut grower future-proofing operations with focus on sustainability
For more than a hundred years, the Barton family has been a cornerstone of California's walnut industry. Based in Escalon, GoldRiver Orchards has buil... continue reading »
Cold plasma moves toward the processing line
Cold plasma could soon move from the lab to the packing line. A 2025 research paper published in Food Production, Processing and Nutrition highlights ... continue reading »
New partnerships strengthen AgroFresh Solutions’ postharvest platform
AgroFresh Solutions, which specializes in postharvest produce freshness, is expanding its FreshCloud digital quality and supply chain platform through... continue reading »
Produce supplier adds sales leader, promotes company veteran
Salinas, California-headquartered produce supplier Ippolito International has added 20-year fresh produce veteran Heather Fuller to its sales team. ... continue reading »
Akorn Technology named finalist in global competition
Postharvest solutions company Akorn Technology has been named as a finalist in the 2025 FoodTech Challenge for innovations that help small growers com... continue reading »
PMMI launches work products aimed at improving operational efficiency
Two new work products from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and its its OpX Leadership Network are designed to improve... continue reading »
