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JBT Corp. highlights sustainability

JBT Corp., Chicago, is committed to helping customers achieve sustainability goals through processing equipment that increase yields, reduce waste and cut energy use.

May 03, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Tech, #Sustainability, #Packaging, #Fresh-cut

Growers Express moves from Salinas to Monterey, Calif.

Growers Express, which sold its fresh commodity vegetable and fresh value-added vegetable businesses to Church Brothers Farms, is moving from its longtime headquarters in Salinas, Calif., to offices in nearby Monterey.

Apr 23, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Fresh-cut

NatureSeal product keeps cut strawberries fresh

NatureSeal, the company originally known for preserving fresh-cut apples, has a new blend for fresh strawberries.

Mar 27, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Fresh-cut, #Strawberries, #Sustainability

Pero Family Farms recalls vegetable noodle kit due to allergens

Pero Family Farms Food Co. LLC., Delray Beach, Fla., has recalled a zucchini noodle product because it did not list egg and milk, which are classified as allergens, on the label.

Mar 12, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Recall, #Produce Retail, #Squash, #Fresh-cut

Fresh-cut fruit sections: Go big or go home

Cut fruit programs have tremendous potential — but what I see all too often isn’t quite what retailers had in mind for this concept.

Mar 11, 2020 by Armand Lobato #Produce (General), #Opinion, #Produce Retail, #Fresh-cut, #Fresh Cut/Value-Added

Caito Foods to close fresh-cut business

UPDATED: Caito Foods LLC, Indianapolis, plans to close its fresh-cut facility and discontinue those products.

Feb 28, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Fresh-cut, #Indiana

SmartWash Solutions offers continued training

Companies that use the SmartWash Solutions system to mitigate bacterial cross-contamination in wash water, are getting more than a water additive.

Feb 26, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Tech, #Food safety, #FSMA, #Fresh-cut

San Miguel evolution shifts greens supply to other growers

Increased regulations and other issues have prompted San Miguel Produce to reduce Ventura County, Calif., acreage and partner with other growers across North America to ensure a year-round supply.