processing
Sustainable and safe: Ionized gas used for food safety
Start-up company NanoGuard Technologies is in the early phases of designing a technology that uses air and electricity to kill molds and pathogens on fruits, vegetables and other food, with a goal of replacing chemical... more »
Tomra Processed Food promotes Slevin in North America
Sean Slevin is the new regional sales director of Tomra Processed Food, part of Tomra Food, in North America. This follows the appointment in 2021 of Michael Ehr as regional sales manager of Tomra Processed... more »
Peterson Farms buys Fresh Innovations California
Apple processor Peterson Farms Inc. has purchased Fresh Innovations California. Fresh Innovations California, LLC, based in Stockton, California, specializes in organic and conventional fresh-cut apple slices. It ships under the brand Prize Slice, supplying schools... more »
Pouch bagger modified to gently handle tree fruit
Equipment provider Fox Solutions has added a new feature to its pouch bagger to better serve tree fruit packers. The machine’s “soft fill” feature allows the bagger... more »
Cherry processing options expand in variety
Everything’s coming up cherries in northern lower Michigan. The state produces about 75 percent of the U.S. supply of tart cherries, said Philip J. Korson, president of the Michigan-based Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI), with 50... more »
Measures treat municipal water used in processing plants
It’s no secret that water is a must for produce processing plants. Whether the source is rural or municipal, the water must be filtered and tested to be safe, an issue that has received increased... more »
Global Cold Chain Expo registration now open
Registration is now open for the inaugural Global Cold Chain Expo, created in partnership with the Global Cold Chain Alliance and the United Fresh Produce Association. Hosted at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois June 20-22,... more »
Titan Farms announces sister company in fruit processing
Titan Farms, a peach grower on the east coast, announced its expansion into the fruit and vegetable processing landscape through a new processing facility. The new endeavor comes from uniting their passion for peaches and... more »
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