Produce - Articles - Page 22 | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

Centrifuge solution for fresh-cut salads

March 11, 2019

JBT Corp., Chicago, launched the Super Batch Centrifuge (SBC) 200 and 300, specifically designed for handling, processing and drying all types of lettuce and babyleaf.

Analysis suggests produce in retail needs a fresh look

Shoppers could be prompted to buy value-added produce under certain conditions, such as competitive pricing (59%) and longer shelf life (35%).

March 8, 2019

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., introduced its 2019 exploration into the views of produce shoppers.

Gordon Food Service, Square Roots partner to grow local food

This partnership signifies the first expansion to new locations for Square Roots and its farmer training program, enabled by the company’s "farmer first" technology platform.

March 7, 2019

Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, Mich., partnered with Square Roots, Brooklyn, N.Y., to bring the latest advancements in locally-grown, fresh produce to customers year-round.

Pure Flavor opens new vegetable greenhouse, plans to build new distribution center

The new greenhouse enables the vertically integrated vegetable company to service key retail and foodservice partners in the Southeast.

March 6, 2019

Pure Flavor, Canada, opened the doors to its Fort Valley, Ga., greenhouse facility, which grows tomatoes on the vine, sweet red cocktail tomatoes, long English cucumbers and mini cucumbers.

PennRose Farms expands grower footprint

These grower partnerships will provide produce exclusively to be sold through PennRose Farms.

March 6, 2019

PennRose Farms, Wimauma, Fla., is expanding its geographic footprint with the addition of Moore Farms in Manor, Ga., and Patterson Farm in China Grove, N.C., to its family of growers.

Produce Pro Software Warehouse Technology

Willie Itule Produce puts technology at the center of its business

Willie Itule Produce is applying its commitment to quality with technology solutions in order to scale at the rate of change in the produce industry.

February 28, 2019

Willie Itule Produce turned to Produce Pro Software, Woodridge, Ill., to evolve its enterprise resource planning (ERP) management infrastructure.

Study: Discount produce matches quality of traditional chains

• The study compared the color, cleanliness, freshness and firmness of fruits and vegetables in 14 dollar-discount stores to 40 traditional food outlets across the Las Vegas metro area.

February 28, 2019

A study released by University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), found that the quality of fruits and vegetables at dollar stores is just as good as regular grocery store produce.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas reduces environmental impact with cogeneration system

The system will be able to self-produce more than 75% of its own energy, thus reducing the plant's dependence on the local power grid.

February 27, 2019

Bonduelle Fresh Americas, formerly Ready Pac Foods, installed an energy-efficient cogeneration system at the company's Irwindale, Calif., headquarters production plant.

Shenandoah Growers expands fleet with new transportation, logistics service

The expanded fleet will enhance Shenandoah Growers’ national hub and spoke transportation system.

February 25, 2019

Shenandoah Growers, Inc., Rockingham, Va., launched Shenandoah Growers Logistics, a refrigerated LTL transportation service that provides shipments coast to coast.

Vision Produce expands Phoenix, AZ warehouse, transportation center

The 35,000-square-foot warehouse consists of a 20,000-square-foot cooler space divided into seven coolers with automatic independent temperature control.

February 21, 2019

Vision Produce, Los Angeles, announced plans to expand its Phoenix, Ariz., warehouse and transportation center.

Articles Tagged with ''produce''

Centrifuge solution for fresh-cut salads

Analysis suggests produce in retail needs a fresh look

Gordon Food Service, Square Roots partner to grow local food

Pure Flavor opens new vegetable greenhouse, plans to build new distribution center

PennRose Farms expands grower footprint

Willie Itule Produce puts technology at the center of its business

Study: Discount produce matches quality of traditional chains

Bonduelle Fresh Americas reduces environmental impact with cogeneration system

Shenandoah Growers expands fleet with new transportation, logistics service

Vision Produce expands Phoenix, AZ warehouse, transportation center

Elevate your expertise in refrigerated and frozen foods with unparalleled insights and connections.

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.