processing and packaging
Calavo sells fresh cut business to focus on other production
Calavo Growers, Inc. announced it has completed the sale of its fresh-cut business. Calavo sold its fresh-cut line to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million. The transaction, finalized on Aug. 15, includes related real estate.... more »
Freshway Foods mourns loss of co-founder
Frank Gilardi, a co-founder of vegetables fresh-cut processor Freshway Foods, has died. Gilardi died July 8. His death was publicized in Aug. 12. Born and raised in Sidney, Ohio, Gilardi was a successful entrepreneur who,... more »
Modified Atmosphere Packaging aids efficiencies
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology offers benefits to growers and packers in terms of bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality. In a recent press release from Masterpack Group USA, the company explained that... more »
Bulk weigh filling machine introduced by WeighPack
A new bulk weigh filling machine has been introduced by precision weigh-filling and packaging machinery manufacturer WeighPack Systems Inc. The new bulk weigh filling machine system integrates an in-line metal detector between the filling process... more »
Braga Fresh debuting organic chopped salad kits
Braga Fresh Family Farms is rolling out new organic chopped salad kits. Braga plans to introduce two chopped salad kits under its Josie’s Organics brand at the 2024 Organic Produce Summit (OPS). OPS is scheduled... more »
Growing tomatoes amidst climate change
A recent study published in Nature, a distinguished British journal, forecasts a more than 5% decrease in tomato yields in approximately 30 years in key regions including Italy and California. Even in California tomato growers... more »
TIPA honors packaging pioneer Craig Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon, Craig Fox of Fox Packaging.... more »
Packaging industry innovator dies
Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, has died. Fox, a leader in providing flexible packaging, died April 17. He was 91. “With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of... more »
Jensie Smith joins Fox Packaging as account manager
Jensie Smith is the new retail and key accounts manager at Fox Packaging. Smith will manage a portfolio of key accounts, overseeing communication, streamlining artwork changes and guiding packaging programs. Jensie... more »
IFPA comments on EU packaging regulations
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) submitted public comments on the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste. “We are fully committed to reducing, (with the long-term goal... more »
