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Marco Azzaretti Key Technology Director of Marketing

Key Technology Appoints Marco Azzaretti to Director of Marketing

September 23, 2020

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Marco Azzaretti as Director of Marketing. Azzaretti was previously with Key from 2012 to 2019, most recently as the Automated Inspection Systems Product Manager. In his new role as Director of Marketing, he is responsible for marketing strategies and initiatives that promote the value of the company’s high performance digital sorting, conveying and process automation solutions worldwide.

d’Arta, Bühler develop high-capacity sorting solution

d’Arta offers a range of fresh frozen products, including vegetables, fruits, herbs and ready-made side dishes produced from its four European factories.

October 31, 2019

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For many years, d’Arta and Bühler have worked collaboratively to solve the challenges typically faced by the fresh and frozen foods sector and to help improve the efficiency of optical sorting equipment to ensure 100% food safety.

Why sorting technology is crucial to enhanced sustainability

Bjorn Thumas

February 13, 2018

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Sustainability is the efficient use of resources, which is vital for ensuring food supply for future generations. And, technology is the answer to making the food sector more sustainable, efficient and profitable.

TOMRA launches farm-to-fork working groups

The groups will work across the industry to integrate data through digital standards that lead to continuous improvements, from precision farming to trading to retail marketing of fresh and processed food products.

February 8, 2018

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TOMRA Sorting Food, Austria, revealed plans to form cross-industry working groups to accelerate development of digital standards for the food industry.

Duravant to acquire Key Technology

Key Technology’s portfolio includes highly intelligent optical inspection and digital sorting systems, vibratory conveying system and process and preparation systems.

January 26, 2018

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Duravant LLC, Downers Grove, Ill., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and processing equipment.

AGRO Merchants acquires Grocontinental

The large cold storage capacity in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and England, together with expertise in all commodity types and a strong transportation network, positions AGRO as a market leader providing unique value-added solutions.

December 11, 2017

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AGRO Merchants Group, Alpharetta, Ga., acquired UK-based Grocontinental Ltd.

How to avoid becoming a toxic brand

Steven van Geel

October 3, 2017

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Implementing sorting technology can significantly reduce the risk of contamination from aflatoxins and foreign material, driving up food safety on the production line and offering a smart investment for processors and manufacturers.

Frigo Stahl SA opens doors to food storage, sorting, packing facility in North Sudan

The mechanical equipment includes 16 AHU that are connected to Freon-operated, water-cooled condensing units specific for potato and onion storage facilities.

May 18, 2017

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Frigo Stahl SA, Greece, completed the construction to its 10.000-ton cold storage, sorting and packing facility for potatoes and onions at Shendi City, North Sudan.

Bee Sweet Citrus donates state-of-the-art citrus packing line to Fresno State campus

The $600,000 packing line can inspect, clean, wash, dry, sort, box, label and seal fruit harvested from the 1,000-acre campus farm.

February 16, 2017

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The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology on the Fresno State campus, Fresno, Calif., unveiled a state-of-the-art citrus packing line that was donated by Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif.

How sorting systems help reduce food waste

To help overcome food waste, the food sorting industry is investing in technological developments.

Roel Molenaers

December 20, 2016

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Developments in technologies, such as a 360-degree surround view of the produce for optimal inspection, combined with innovative detection and rejection technology, result in more valid decisions about the quality of the product.

Clarion UX and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have announced dates and locations for The NGA Show through 2023. The NGA Show is the place where independent grocers have gathered for over 35 years, connecting supermarket retailers and wholesalers, food manufacturers and service providers from around the world to share innovative solutions and best practices that support and strengthen the independent supermarket channel.

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Key Technology Appoints Marco Azzaretti to Director of Marketing

d’Arta, Bühler develop high-capacity sorting solution

Why sorting technology is crucial to enhanced sustainability

TOMRA launches farm-to-fork working groups

Duravant to acquire Key Technology

AGRO Merchants acquires Grocontinental

How to avoid becoming a toxic brand

Frigo Stahl SA opens doors to food storage, sorting, packing facility in North Sudan

Bee Sweet Citrus donates state-of-the-art citrus packing line to Fresno State campus

How sorting systems help reduce food waste

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