TOMRA Food Set for New Business Growth Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 24, 2021 Personnel changes and appointments to boost focus on fresh and processed sorting.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
Why Strawberries Need To Keep Their Cool Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 19, 2021 Study shows breakdowns in the cold chain can have big impacts down the road in overall crop quality.
Can You Get a Healthier Tomato by Turning up the Heat? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 22, 2020 Postharvest study shows a sure-fire way to bring out more antioxidants and increase red color in the fruit.
All Hail Defenders of the Food Chain By Thomas Skernivitz|October 26, 2020 When it comes to the postharvest industry, it’s all about controlling fruit quality.
Romaine Lettuce That Can Last Longer Now a Reality Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 14, 2020 Learn more about five new varieties scientists have found to feature extra shelflife.
How to Avoid Harvest Damage to Potatoes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|August 7, 2019 There are several ways mechanical harvesting can injure your crop. Follow these tips to help protect your investment.
Food Safety: Once More Into the Ozone By Trevor Suslow|February 3, 2018 Ozonation is a terrific technology with tremendous benefits in ensuring the safety of fresh fruit, but it’s not a “silver bullet.”
Environmental Monitoring Helps With Food Safety Modernization Act By Adam Hughes|October 5, 2017 Monitoring may be most effective way to meet the preventative controls component of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
TOMRA Acquires Compac Sorting Machine Manufacturer Posted by Christina Herrick|December 3, 2016 Transaction to be complete in first quarter of 2017.
New Study Shows Pre-Cut Salad Fosters Growth Of Salmonella Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 21, 2016 A new study shows minimal damage to salad leaves in bagged salads stimulate the presence of Salmonella enterica.
Proper Stockpiling Can Maintain Almond Quality By Brian Wallheimer|August 16, 2016 As almond yields increase, growers may find themselves with more harvested crop than processors can handle. Proper stockpiling […]
‘Next Generation’ Of 1-MCP Postharvest Technology Gets EPA Approval Posted by David Eddy|July 11, 2016 Decco/ESSENTIV’s TruPick is to be used on apples, pears, and other fruits and vegetables.
USDA Offers New Loans For Portable Farm Storage, Handling Equipment Posted by Rosemary Gordon|May 2, 2016 Portable equipment can help producers, including small and local farmers, get products to market quickly.
Electronic Eye Detects Decay Inside Bagged Lettuce Posted by Rosemary Gordon|May 2, 2016 Researchers develop a way to help select breeding lines that will yield cut lettuce with a longer shelflife.
It’s Time To Rethink Grade Standards For Produce By Elizabeth J. Mitcham|April 27, 2016 Food waste is largely dictated by limiting produce standards.
Research Focuses On Extending Shelflife Of Fresh-Cut Vegetables Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 6, 2016 Scientists evaluated peppers and lettuce, looking for qualities that will extend storage and slow decay.
Orbis Introduces First Plastic, Reusable Corrugated Box For Automated Packaging Lines Posted by Christina Herrick|November 26, 2015 ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and a leader in supply chain optimization, has […]
Project Aims To Create Guidelines For Pistachio Pasteurization Validation By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 11, 2015 Pistachio processors already go to great lengths to ensure their product is safe for consumers, but the Food […]
Workshop Focuses On Microbial Produce Safety Systems Posted by Christina Herrick|October 27, 2015 The annual Produce Safety Workshop will be held Nov. 3-5 at the Buehler Alumni Center on the […]
New Anti-Browning Formula Prevents Browning Of Fresh-Cut Produce Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 15, 2015 The formula from Cal Poly halts microbial growth and extends shelf life.
