fresh-cut produce | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

Del Monte Fresh Produce Promotes Ana Cristina Fonseca to VP, Product Management

June 15, 2020

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has promoted one of its longtime employees, Ana Cristina Fonseca, to the newly created role of Vice President, Product Management. Over the past 28 years, Ana Cristina has displayed a dedicated commitment to Del Monte Fresh Produce, and, in her new role, will lead the Product Management team and enhance supply-chain capabilities to help Del Monte Fresh Produce meet the future needs of the organization.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods to expand fresh-cut facility

This $5 million expansion will allow Duda Farm Fresh Foods to double its current output of fresh-cut product and increase jobs by 17%.

October 21, 2019

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Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Oviedo, Fla., announced the expansion of its Oxnard, Calif., cooling and fresh-cut facility to better meet the increased demand for celery from foodservice, retailers and consumers.

JBT, SmartWash partner to take fresh-cut food safety technology into Europe

SmartWash Solutions’ patented SmartWash delivers Pinpoint Process Control to food processing wash water systems, mitigating cross contamination while improving food safety.

August 29, 2019

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JBT Corp., Chicago, partnered with SmartWash Solutions, Salinas, Calif., to start a new European alliance developed to bring an innovative combination of science, technology and engineering to fresh-cut produce processors in Europe.

SpartanNash to exit Fresh Kitchen operations

The company will shift its focus and expertise to its produce distribution and fresh cut operations.

August 12, 2019

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SpartanNash Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., announced plans to exit its Indianapolis, Ind.-based Fresh Kitchen operations to improve operating earnings within the food distribution segment.

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

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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.

Get Fresh completes 40,000-sq.-ft. expansion

Get Fresh now offers a wide variety of deli items, meal solutions and an expanded line of value-add products to the foodservice and hospitality clientele in Las Vegas.

July 16, 2019

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Get Fresh Cos. of Las Vegas, Nev., completed a significant expansion to its processor division.

Gulftech acquires ABL, S.p.A, expands into fresh-cut produce market

ABL manufactures fruit processing equipment.

July 15, 2019

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Gulftech International, Inc., Denver, Colo., acquired ABL S.p.A., an Italy-based manufacturer of fruit processing equipment.

IF&P Foods acquires Get Fresh Produce

Get Fresh is a distributor of fresh produce, fresh-cut items and specialty products to foodservice and retail customers.

July 3, 2019

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IF&P Foods, a Chicago-based private equity-backed family of produce and specialty food companies, acquired Get Fresh Produce, Bartlett, Ill.

JBT, SafeTraces' global alliance set to revolutionize food safety, traceability

The strategic alliance will focus on incorporating SafeTraces' food safety and traceability technology into JBT FoodTech businesses, including fresh produce technologies, fresh-cut technologies and coating equipment solutions.

July 3, 2019

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JBT Corp., Chicago, announced a global alliance with SafeTraces, a Pleasanton, Calif.-based provider of food safety and traceability solutions, to integrate SafeTraces' patented DNA-based technologies into JBT's solutions portfolio for worldwide distribution.