Postharvest

Fox Packaging founder 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 Kenneth Fox,” lead... more »

“FoldBot” robot streamlines packaging

A robot cardboard folding system cuts carton folding time and expense. Small farmers can hand fold the boxes and – for larger growers buying millions – an expensive full-size automated forming ... more »

Nut trees part of Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Multiple concurrent educational sessions and a large industry trade show will be featured during the three days of the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention. In its 47th year, this comin... more »

Inteligistics wins patent for temperature-predicting system

Supply chain software company Inteligistics has been granted a patent for a process to help predict temperatures and quality of perishable products. Pittsburgh-based Inteligistics was granted Paten... more »

UC Davis studies removing rancidification to boost English walnut consumption

A study by UC Davis researchers has examined how shelled walnuts can be improved to foster increasing consumption. Because of the vast information on health benefits and the urbanization impact cha... more »

USDA shares Indian Meal Moth can destroy packaged food

Plodia interpunctella, better known as the Indian Meal Moth, is normally found where you store your grains and can impact packaged nuts. more »

AgroFresh adds to its senior leadership team

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a company that provides near-and post-harvest produce freshness solutions with a mission to reduce food loss and waste, announced four key appointments to its senior leaders... more »

After the rain: Maintaining almond nut quality

If nuts are not allowed to dry to delivery standards for moisture, mold can grow, and then nut quality and grower returns will suffer. more »

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