processing and packaging
$40M USDA processed apple products purchase ordered
Another $40M processed apple products purchase coming from USDA. Thanks to continued efforts of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Ass... more »
Profitable retail sales period for potatoes noted
Potato retail sales recently experienced a profitable period in July to September volume sales, according to a report. Organic fresh potatoes also ... more »
Seasonal worker promoted to shed manager at organic G&R Farms
Conventional and organic Vidalia onion grower-shipper G&R Farms has promoted a former seasonal worker to shed manager. In the role, Fabian Muri... more »
USDA awards $5 million to support sustainable packaging lab for fresh produce
The USDA has awarded $5 million to the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University to estab... more »
Tart cherry board seeking grower and handler members
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB) is seeking nominations for five open board member positions and their respective alternates. The fo... more »
Fresh Inset expands shelf life extension technology into U.S.
Fresh Inset has introduced its shelf life extension technology to the U.S. market. The Vidre+ Complex technology aims to improve the shelf life of ... more »
EcoCertified brand given makeover, larger distribution
Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products. In addition to the redesign of Red Tomato’s EcoCertified... more »
Modified Atmosphere Packaging benefits packaging
Benefits of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology include bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality. In a recent press... more »
