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Chiquita Bites - Fresh Express

March 2, 2020

Fresh Express Chiquita Bites are savory snack packs featuring fresh fruit, cheese and nuts, containing at least 7 grams of protein and come in single-serve trays.

Allan Brothers boosts operation effectiveness with lithium-ion technology

The benefits of using lithium-ion were apparent soon after the Allan Brothers’ fleet of electric lift trucks were equipped with li-ion batteries.

November 14, 2019

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By equipping its 30 lift trucks with OneCharge li-ion batteries, Allan Brothers saved on both the ongoing maintenance costs and the investment needed for expansion.

Why blockchain in fruit supply chain is necessary

Implementing blockchain in the fruit supply chain resolves issues regarding fruit safety and quality.

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November 1, 2019

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A fruit supply chain blockchain methodology provides a bird’s eye view of the overall construct of the product—from tree to table.

The Wonderful Co. owners pledge $750M to Caltech to support environmental sustainability research

This commitment will support Caltech's investigators, as they pursue research in solar science, climate science, energy, biofuels, decomposable plastics, water and environmental resources and ecology and biosphere engineering.

October 1, 2019

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Stewart and Lynda Resnick, owners of The Wonderful Co., Los Angeles, and the Wonderful Halos brand, pledged $750 million to The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, Calif., to support cutting-edge research in environmental sustainability.

Gerawan Farming, Wawona Packing merge to create leading stone fruit producer

Gerawan produces stone fruit in best-in-class farming, packing practices and proprietary varieties marketed under the Prima brand.

September 30, 2019

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Gerawan Farming Inc., Fresno, Calif., and Wawona Packing Co., LLC, Cutler, Calif., merged to create a stone fruit processing company.

Fresh Direct Produce acquires Islands West Manufacturing

Islands West is a family-owned wholesaler of produce, processed fruits, dried spices and fresh-cut vegetables.

September 13, 2019

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HKW, a Hammond, Ky.-based middle-market private equity firm, and its portfolio company, Fresh Direct Produce, Ltd., Canada, acquired Islands West Manufacturing, Ltd., also based in Canada.

Washington Fruit & Produce rebuilds from fire

On Oct. 18, 2017, a fire burned two of Mount Adams Fruit’s pear packing lines, packed fruit storage and shipping facility, as well as its business offices, in Bingen, Wash.

September 3, 2019

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Washington Fruit & Produce Co., Yakima, Wash., announced plans to rebuild its operation after suffering from a devastating fire.

Titan Frozen Fruit's new technology offers frozen pasteurized, aseptic fruit particulates in variety of cut sizes

The company’s new OHMIC heating system is said to be the fastest technology to uniformly heat fruit particulates while preserving the integrity, texture and organoleptic characteristics of the final product.

August 19, 2019

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Titan Frozen Fruit, Santa Maria, Calif., announced plans to invest and expand into innovative thermal processing of particulate fruit ingredients.

Sorbatto made from farm fresh frozen fruit

August 5, 2019

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Sorbatto, Yakima, Wash., introduced Raspberry Frosty Blue sorbatto, which blends farm fresh berries with fresh frozen raspberries, fresh frozen blueberries, fresh lemon and a little sugar.

BC Tree Fruits Cooperative to build new fruit packing facility

The new building will house state-of-the-art apple, cherry, pear and soft fruit packing lines.

May 9, 2019

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BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC), Canada, purchased 85 acres of land in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, to build a new facility under the cooperative’s new “one roof” plan.