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Robotic system removes cores from lettuce heads

August 8, 2019

JBT Corp., Chicago, introduced FTNON CoreTakr, an innovative robotic system that uses advanced 3D camera technology to remove unwanted cores from lettuce heads used in the fresh-cut and ready-to-eat segments.

Wholesum expands greenhouse, brings 3.5M pounds of organic tomato production

The new greenhouse will bring a projected 3.5 million additional pounds of U.S. organic TOV and beefsteak to market per year.

August 7, 2019

Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., announces that its greenhouse expansion will add 6 acres of 100% organic tomato production to the existing 18-acre facility.

IF&P Foods, Get Fresh Produce form food distribution platform

The consolidated entity is said to be one of the largest independently owned fresh food distributors in the country.

August 6, 2019

IF&P Foods, Indianapolis, Ind., and Get Fresh Produce, Bartlett, Ill., created a new company called FreshEdge, which consists of a collection of produce and specialty food distributors.

Heat-and-eat veggie-based snacks

August 2, 2019

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., launched Better Break.

Stemilt Growers automates distribution center for improved inventory management

When a natural disaster struck one of the three warehouses, the company decided to consolidate inventory into one automated distribution center.

August 1, 2019

Stemilt Growers implemented Swisslog's PowerStore SupplyCarrier to ensure efficient and reliable inbound and outbound pallet delivery at high speeds.

USDA scientist invents new uses for produce

Tara McHugh has created multiple products to recover that waste and turn it into something valuable.

July 29, 2019

Tara McHugh, center director for USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Washington, D.C., investigated ways to take food processing waste and turn it into value-added products.

Equitable Food Initiative receives grant from Walmart Foundation to promote responsible labor practices in Mexico

The Walmart Foundation grant supports EFI to offer workforce development and certification programs to more Mexican suppliers.

July 23, 2019

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), Washington, D.C., received a $1.2 million grant from Walmart Foundation, Bentonville, Ark., to advance responsible labor practices through workforce development programs on fresh produce farms in Mexico.

Baby cauliflower

July 19, 2019

Mann Packing Co., Inc., Salinas, Calif., debuted new CAULILINI baby cauliflower in a 10-ounce retail pack.

HKW acquires Fresh Direct Produce

Emperor is a distributor of mushrooms, pears and other specialty fruits and vegetables.

July 19, 2019

HKW, an Indianapolis, Ind.-based middle-market private equity firm, and its portfolio company Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Canada, acquired Emperor Specialty Foods, Canada.

Caruso Produce pushes for future growth with new ERP software

Caruso Produce identified a need and commitment to enhance technology to maintain and push for further growth in the future.

July 18, 2019

After talking to vendors and competitors, Caruso Produce turned to Produce Pro Software, Woodridge, Ill.

Articles Tagged with ''produce''

Robotic system removes cores from lettuce heads

Wholesum expands greenhouse, brings 3.5M pounds of organic tomato production

IF&P Foods, Get Fresh Produce form food distribution platform

Heat-and-eat veggie-based snacks

Stemilt Growers automates distribution center for improved inventory management

USDA scientist invents new uses for produce

Equitable Food Initiative receives grant from Walmart Foundation to promote responsible labor practices in Mexico

Baby cauliflower

HKW acquires Fresh Direct Produce

Caruso Produce pushes for future growth with new ERP software

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