produce packing

Hitchcock Farms Pfyffer Brussels Sprouts

Hitchcock Farms Acquires California Brussels Sprouts Business Pfyffer Associates

July 29, 2020

Hitchcock Farms of Salinas, California, a premier and innovative grower/shipper has acquired Pfyffer Associates, a grower, packer and shipper of premium Brussels sprouts in Santa Cruz, California. Pfyffer has been a leading supplier of Brussels sprouts for over 45 years with their well-known Ernie’s Pride and Pfyffer labels.

Test verifies cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers

No organisms were detected on 40 of the 48 tested containers.

August 29, 2019

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An independent study conducted by the Fibre Box Association (FBA), Itasca, Ill., and its member companies confirmed that corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean.

Church Brothers Farms, FiveStar Gourmet Foods partner to expand product portfolios

Both companies will collaborate on resources, infrastructure, logistics, best-in-class food safety practices and facilities.

June 10, 2019

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Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., and FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Ontario, Calif., partnered to expand product portfolios in their respective areas of expertise within the retail and foodservice segments of the fresh produce business.

Grimmway Farms acquires Generation Farms

Generation Farms supplies carrots, green beans, sweet potatoes, blueberries and watermelon to customers in the region.

June 10, 2019

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Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., acquired the Cook County, Ga., and Live Oak, Fla., processing facilities and assets of Generation Farms, Lake Park, Ga.

AGRO Merchants acquires Cool Pak Solutions

Cool Pak operates a state-of-the-art, 175,000-square-foot facility located within the overweight corridor at the Port of Long Beach.

May 8, 2019

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AGRO Merchants Group, Atlanta, acquired Cool Pak Solutions, a Port of Long Beach, Calif.-based provider of storage and repacking services.

Ben E. Keith Foods announces initiative to reduce plastic packaging

The ReadyCycle clamshells will be used for the Markon First Crop 2-pound strawberry containers that Ben E. Keith Foods distributes.

April 29, 2019

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Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, Texas, announced a plastic reduction initiative, in conjunction with Markon Cooperative Inc., Salinas, Calif., intended to move the produce industry away from single-use plastic.

California Giant announces commitment to reducing environmental impacts

This sustainability initiative is California Giant’s effort to reduce the amount of packaging in its supply chain, while increasing the potential of recyclability.

April 29, 2019

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California Giant, Watsonville, Calif., conducted field tests on prototype cardboard clamshells for fresh strawberries to determine the most environmental-friendly package.

Lane Southern Orchards announces $4M expansion to packing house

The expansion will double the capacity of the current packing house from 1.5 million to 3 million cases or 23,000 25-pound boxes per day.

March 14, 2019

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Lane Southern Orchards announced a $4 million renovation and expansion of its Fort Valley, Ga., packing house and headquarters.

Simulation tool enables fruit, vegetable processors prepare for incoming batches

October 22, 2018

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Compac, New Zealand, launched the Sizer Simulator, a unique simulation tool that enables fruit and vegetable packhouses to prepare for incoming fresh produce batches.

Randhawa Farms adds cold storage facility to increase packing lines

The new cooler, packing line and staging area will ensure optimal, consistent temperatures throughout the packing process.

October 12, 2018

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Randhawa Farms added a 22,000-square-foot cold storage site with 600-pallet capacity that includes two new value-added lines to its Canada-based facility.