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Redline to talk traceability with Fresh Summit attendees

Oct 17, 2018 by Chris Koger

Redline Solutions will be focusing on new traceability solutions at its booth at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in Orlando, Fla.

Emerson Tracker guards against in-transit theft

Oct 12, 2018 by Chris Koger

A real-time tracking device designed to curb thefts, with an emphasis on security of imported goods, is new from Emerson.

Need a pallet in the warehouse? Rover will fetch it

Oct 08, 2018 by Chris Koger

The cold storage sector continues to see growth, with a recent industry study showing steady growth in North America.

AgroFresh thinks inside the box for longer shelf life

Oct 07, 2018 by Chris Koger

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., Philadelphia, has an addition to its line of products designed to extend shelf life.

Pro*Act Cultivating Change grant process open

Oct 05, 2018 by Chris Koger

Pro*Act is asking growers to apply for $85,000 in Cultivating Change grants.

Compac Inspectra2 rolling out to global customers

Oct 04, 2018 by Tom Karst

Compac has begun volume shipping of their next generation internal grading system.

Rice Fruit upgrades packing tech, solar capacity

Oct 02, 2018 by Tom Karst

Rice Fruit Co. has been busy adding new tech to handle its fruit, which includes lots of up and coming apple varieties.

DeltaTrak highlights the FlashLink In-Transit Real-Time Mini Logger

Oct 01, 2018 by Tom Karst

Pleasanton, Calif.-based DeltaTrak is showcasing the firm’s FlashLink In-Transit Real-Time Mini Logger at Fruittrade 2018 in Santiago, Chile.

Accu-Label, Orora enter strategic partnership

Sep 30, 2018 by Chris Koger

Orora Packaging Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with Accu-Label.

Platforms enhance Stemilt's apple picking process

Sep 25, 2018 by Tom Burfield

It will be a few years before Stemilt Growers LLC uses robots to actually pick its apples, but meanwhile the company is using elevated platforms to make harvest more efficient.

Massive fruit processing equipment auction scheduled

Sep 21, 2018 by Chris Koger

Fruit processing and packaging equipment at a former Seneca Foods facility in Modesto, Calif., will be sold during a series of online auctions.

AgroFresh offers Predictive Screening for freshness

Sep 18, 2018 by Tom Karst

Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions’ FreshCloud Predictive Screening system is designed to predict the risk of disorder development in particular produce varieties.

More food banks use air sanitation system

Sep 10, 2018 by Tom Karst

More than 80 Feeding America Food Banks have put in place the AiroCide Air Sanitation solution in their cold storage facilities.

DeltaTrak redesigns website

Sep 08, 2018 by Chris Koger

DeltaTrak, supplier of cold chain management solutions, including temperature loggers while produce is in transit, has a new corporate website.

AgSharks Competition seeks innovative agtech ideas

Sep 04, 2018 by Chris Koger

Western Growers is again seeking proposals from ag-tech startups who can compete for a minimum of $250,000 in investment capital through the 2018 AgSharks Competition.

Western Growers links to New Zealand ag tech group

Sep 04, 2018 by Chris Koger

Western Growers has a new partnership with Agritech New Zealand, giving New Zealand specialty crop growers access to technology in the U.S. and opportunities for research in New Zealand in the U.S. off season.

Compac’s mobile lab: coming to a field near you?

Sep 04, 2018 by Chris Koger

Compac has a new laboratory designed to be deployed directly to fields and orchards, packed with the latest in analytical sensor technologies from parent company Tomra.

StePac lidding film keeps cherries fresh

Sep 03, 2018 by Chris Koger

Packaging company StePac L.A. Ltd., Tefen, Israel, is launching a comprehensive supply chain solution for the delivery of fresh cherries, from the orchard to the consumer.

PTI council looks for support throughout supply chain

Sep 03, 2018 by Chris Koger

The Produce Traceability Initiative Leadership Council met recently to put a new spotlight on voluntary adoption of PTI standards.

Hazel Tech used in melons sent to Hong Kong

Sep 03, 2018 by Chris Koger

Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, recently completed a trial of its shelf life extension technology on melons in the San Joaquin Valley in California.