Processing

Key Technology’s innovations offer nut processing and packaging solutions 

Key Technology's innovations, VERYX optical sorter and Zephyr horizontal-motion conveyor, offer processing and packaging solutions for dry products including nuts. The new products will be highlighted... more »

Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo features ZAG Technical Services speaker

ZAG Technical Services (ZAG), an IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider specializing in the ag and food and beverage industries, will lead a session on achievable business outc... more »

Smooth succession

The next generation begins to take over one of the oldest pistachio processors. ... more »

USDA issues recommended decision on proposed amendments to California Walnut Marketing Order

Proposed amendments include eliminating mandatory inspection and certification of inshell and shelled, a new mechanism for collecting handler assessments, and others. more »

Optical sorting becoming the standard in the pecan industry

Optical sorting was slow to be adopted in the beginning, but is now becoming the standard for buyers and sellers in the U.S. and Europe. more »

From planting to packaging

Miller Pecan’s vertical integration takes the orchard to the retail shelf. ... more »