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These eight food, beverage trends will make their mark on 2017-2018

The world of food and drink is constantly evolving, and ever more quickly. For food processors, staying relevant and remaining at the forefront of the... continue reading »

Value-added sales surpass $4 billion, continue to expand

The FreshFacts on Retail 2016 report from the United Fresh Produce Association and Nielsen Perishables Group shows fresh produce dollars and volume gr... 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 »

Kayco introduces Beetology juices

Kayco has released a new line of craft functional beet beverages called Beetology, organic, cold pressed juices. “Clean” foods with added he... continue reading »

Company launches effort to attack food waste problem

Problem: A downturn in the economy helps shine a light on the need for diversification. Problem: Too much fresh produce gets left to rot in the fi... continue reading »

FTNON develops lettuce decoring machine

Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland (FTNON) has issued a global release of its first robotic decoring machine for iceberg lettuce, the CoreTakr. The ... continue reading »

New FAM cutting machine for wavy fries

FAM has introduced the new FAM Tridis 240P, designed especially for the frozen fries industry. “The Tridis 240P has been tested and approved in c... continue reading »

New method developed for detecting acrylamide in french fries

French-fried potatoes are a popular side dish; but when potatoes are cooked to a golden brown or overcooked, a potentially toxic compound called “ac... continue reading »

Rä Foods introduces alternative to traditional sprouts

Rä Foods has introduced a brand new produce category called COLD GROWN Rä Nanoshoots as the alternative to traditional sprouts. Rä Nanoshoots are t... continue reading »

Church Brothers Farms launching new products, packaging

Church Brothers Farms will launch two products and feature new packaging at the PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida, in booth 1029. The company de... continue reading »