processing and packaging
Big data, nanotechnology among focuses of USDA-NIFA grants
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested $15 million in two key programs awarded through its Agriculture and Food Researc... READ MORE »
TOMRA adds SmartGrade to Spectrim packing platform
The new SmartGrade system puts the packhouse in complete control of grading with such accuracy that it is able to pack fruit to maximize sales by matc... READ MORE »
Tong Engineering updates potato polisher
Tong Engineering has unveiled several updates to its range of vegetable polishing equipment. Originally introduced to the market in 2012, the TPS-P... READ MORE »
TOMRA announces changes to Food organization
TOMRA Food announced Jan. 28 its new organization focused on two business areas, fresh food and processed food. This change creates a powerful orga... READ MORE »
Seed potato growers among those struggling with processing demand uncertainty
Potatoes have a long journey from breeding labs to restaurant fryers. Over a period of five years, or even longer, they’ll pass through greenhouses,... READ MORE »
Potato processing equipment provider Vanmark announces staff changes
Industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer Vanmark has promoted Jason Davis to company vice president. Davis will oversee all ... READ MORE »
Increasing labeling requirements focus of latest ‘Eye on Potatoes’ podcast
The growing number of labeling requirements for food producers is the subject of the latest “Eye on Potatoes” podcast. Tyson Redpath of Washing... READ MORE »
Vanmark adds clean-in-place (CIP) option for potato washing system
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, has introduced a new option to its Peeler/Scrubber/Washers that automatic... READ MORE »
Sulfite-free extenders from NatureSeal keep cut potatoes from browning
NatureSeal Inc. now offers a family of sulfite-free solutions to keep cut potatoes, sweet potatoes and other root vegetables fresh for up to 21 days. ... READ MORE »
USDA awards $250K to West Virginia Potato Chip Co. for energy improvements
The West Virginia Potato Chip Co. is getting a $250,000 boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America (REAP) program. Th... READ MORE »
