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Del Monte Fresh Produce opens state-of-the-art distribution facility

This facility is the company’s 24th distribution, processing and re-packing operation in North America.

December 15, 2017

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., announced the opening of its state-of-the-art distribution and processing center in Houston, Texas.

GK Foods to expand agro-processing footprint in Jamaica

The 60,000-square-foot facility contains a specialized agro-processing production line.

July 6, 2017

GK Foods & Services Ltd., a Jamaica-based subsidiary of GraceKennedy Ltd., announced plans to open its sixth manufacturing plant in Jamaica next year.

Study: Fresh produce drives sales of vegetables category

U.S. fruit and vegetable production is a major business enterprise, and mostly focuses on processed fruits and vegetables.

June 27, 2017

The fruit and vegetable processing industry is gradually growing at a strong growth rate thanks to a rising consumer demand for fresh and healthy products that are easily available and need minimum preparation time, according to a new study from Market Research Hub.

Autonomous vehicle picks strawberries in the field

June 22, 2017

Harvest CROO Robotics, Tampa, Fla., introduced Phase 1 of Alpha Unit, an autonomous vehicle designed to pick strawberries in the field.

Study: Food, beverage warehousing market projected to reach $247.21B by 2021

The Top 3 revenue-generating application segments involve meat, fish and seafood; dairy and frozen desserts; and fruits and vegetables.

March 30, 2017

The global food and beverage warehousing market is projected to grow to $247.21 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of more than 13% over the forecast period, according to the latest market study released by Technavio, London.

SpartanNash acquires Caito Foods Service, Blue Ribbon Transport

SpartanNash will acquire Caito’s produce distribution business, fresh cut fruits and vegetables business, the company’s newly constructed Fresh Kitchen facility and Blue Ribbon’s logistics business.

November 9, 2016

SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich., acquired Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport, both of Indianapolis.

Food waste in the marketplace

Peter Mehring

September 13, 2016

Food waste is so problematic that it initiated a statement from agriculture secretary Tom Vilasick and EPA deputy administrator Stan Meiburg in 2015 to announce the nation’s first-ever national food loss and waste goal, calling for a 50% reduction by 2030 as an initiative for governments, charitable/faith-based organizations and the private sector.

Fresh fruit and vegetable school packs for coming school year

August 1, 2016

1st Quality Produce, Fresno, Calif., introduced a new brand of fresh fruit and vegetable school packs called Snack Buddies for the 2016-17 school year.

Automated produce spiralizer

July 14, 2016

Turatti Group, Italy, introduced the Model Streamer, an automated produce spiralizer designed to obtain a wide range of spiralized products featuring different shapes and sizes.

New research suggests eating more fruits, vegetables increases happiness levels

The study is said to be one of the first major scientific attempts to explore psychological well-being in relation to fruit and vegetable consumption.

July 11, 2016

New research from University of Warwick, UK, indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people’s happiness levels.

Articles Tagged with ''fruit and vegetables''

Del Monte Fresh Produce opens state-of-the-art distribution facility

GK Foods to expand agro-processing footprint in Jamaica

Study: Fresh produce drives sales of vegetables category

Autonomous vehicle picks strawberries in the field

Study: Food, beverage warehousing market projected to reach $247.21B by 2021

SpartanNash acquires Caito Foods Service, Blue Ribbon Transport

Food waste in the marketplace

Fresh fruit and vegetable school packs for coming school year

Automated produce spiralizer

New research suggests eating more fruits, vegetables increases happiness levels

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