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The sorter uses Google AI technology to assess the inherent quality of each piece it processes, including any potential defects, the company said.

The Packer's Tom Karst wants to know what you think makes for the most efficient fresh produce packing operation today? 

The April 5-7 Fruit Logistica show in Berlin was the backdrop of several developments at TOMRA Food that recognized the company’s past growth and future ambitions.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces their VERYX® 2.0 line of digital sorters at Pack Expo Las Vegas, booth #C-4225.

During Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair in Rimini, Sorma Group premiered its new WD4-S weighing machine.

The Packer is asking for input from solution providers and produce industry operators in a survey about processing and packaging technology.

A M King has begun construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB).

The Sorma Group, Cesena, Italy, has expanded the capabilities of its optical sorting machine with HyperVision, allowing it to analyze up to 15 pieces of fruit each second.

Ark Foods opened a packinghouse in Immokalee, Fla., where the company has been farming since 2014.

Today, TOMRA Food joined over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest project member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

La Dona Fruit has opened a packinghouse in northern Colombia, opening an export channel for sending limes to the U.S. and other countries.

Compac, a Tomra Food company, has introduced a new sorting platform designed for the future, with a focus on food safety, sanitation and traceability feature.

IPL Macro, Fairfield, Calif., is revamping the MacroBin 26 almost three decades after it was introduced to produce growers, with design enhancements to make it more durable.

Sun City Cherries, Kelowna, British Columbia, recently added a cherry line and updated its packing facility.

Washington Fruit & Produce Co. and Yakima Fresh have merged to sell apples, cherries and pears.

Tomra Food has opened a Latin America regional headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

Join us for an insightful virtual roundtable discussion with experts from CalAmp, Ag Association Management Services, Albertsons and Pallet Alliance as they share timely information and solutions.

Sutherland S.A. Produce Inc., Kelowna, British Columbia, is partnering with Hannah International Sales Inc. to develop a program for imported produce into Canada.

West Pak Avocado has made changes to facilities to ensure they have the latest technology, while taking precautions for worker safety during the pandemic.

Global Cooling Inc. is marketing its Jet-Ready Precoolers as solution for keeping the cold chain for berries and cherries intact.