Processors
The Washington Red Raspberry Commission says a byproduct of Mexico’s fight against spotted wing drosophila is flooding the U.S. puree market with low-cost fruit that domestic processors can’t match.
Jeff Goodale, senior vice president of strategy and business development at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, says this new fresh-cut line reflects growing consumer demand for ready-to-use produce.
Technology’s impact on fresh produce isn’t only about making a change; it’s continued improvement.
From big machines to packaging and more, tech has shifted how the fresh produce industry works from the grower to the consumer.
Italian company says it will feature its apple and citrus sorting and automated packaging systems at the May 6-8 fair.
Tool developed by Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.
The program recognizes dairy farms and businesses that advance the industry’s commitment to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet.
The lawsuit protests the governor’s recent permit allowing more dairy cows in the wake of growing yogurt demand.
The three-dairy family operation will ship all its milk to Texas plant.
Checkoff’s partnership with McDonald’s directly contributed to an additional 1.7 billion pounds of milk sold between 2009 and 2011.
The award recognizes exceptional leadership in conserving California’s resources, protecting and enhancing the environment and building public-private partnerships.
Goal is to seek long-term solutions for state’s struggling dairy industry, with recommendations developed by year’s end.
A Michigan dairy is conducting a voluntary recall of some of its products due to the failure of equipment used to verify proper pasteurization during processing.
Blue Bell Creameries is recalling all of its ice cream products that contain cookie dough from an Iowa-based supplier.
New York City’s last milk processing plant is shutting down after nearly a century in operation, putting more than 270 people out of work.
Owners John and Celia Harrison received the award, which recognizes U.S. dairy producers that apply creativity, excellence and forward thinking to achieve greater on-farm productivity and improved milk marketing.
The program has gained widespread support from key organizations, including Elanco, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the Center for Advanced Energy Studies/Idaho National Laboratory, USDA, the World Wildlife Fund, MilkPEP and the Dairy Research Institute.
The “30x20” effort hopes to grow the state’s milk production to 30 billion pounds by 2020, a 15% increase over the next eight years and a doubling of the annual rate of growth.
Fair Oaks Farms’ new fleet will be nation’s largest long-haul operation using renewable energy.
Nearly 50% of U.S. milk supply now under FARM umbrella.
Rabobank research shows California dairies, processors uniquely positioned to capitalize on growing global demand.
The awards will recognize dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for efforts that deliver outstanding economic, environmental and/or social benefits.
New project will add 100 jobs to Wisconsin; Will break ground November 2010
Because of extensive energy upgrades Glanbia made at its Twin Falls and Gooding processing plants, Idaho Power paid the dairy manufacturer more than $235,000 in incentives.
Greek yogurt maker Chobani says a newly installed reverse-osmosis filtration system at its south-central Idaho plant will reduce the company’s consumption of water by 20 percent.
Management and employees at Vineland, N.J.-based F&S Produce Co. Inc. are recovering today from a fire on Tuesday at the west end of its Rosenhayn processing plant in South New Jersey.
Minnesota dairy farm linked to E. coli outbreak from raw milk.