Produce

Birko, a leader in providing food safety solutions to the produce industry, has partnered with Rasch Brothers, Grand Rapids, Mich., on specialized chemistry and equipment for their apple packing and storage operations. …

Leading Canadian food packaging company, CKF Inc. is pleased to announce that the Earthcycle ™ line of agricultural trays are now in production at its Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Canada facility and first production runs are being delivered to long-term client, Gourmet Trading, LLC.  The move is in line with the strategic intent of CKF’s acquisition of Earthcycle Packaging in May 2013. …

Sweet, juicy mandarin oranges get their pleasing flavor from a complex blend of natural chemicals. In ongoing experiments, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist David M. Obenland and co-investigator Mary Lu Arpaia, with the University of California Riverside, are taking a close look at how storage temperatures and the amount of time in storage at packinghouses affect the flavor of these small, colorful oranges. …

Grow Green Industries, Inc. (GGI, Inc.) will be debuting a new and improved, larger and value-priced packaging at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit Show, booth #620. Southern California based Grow Green Industries, Inc. will begin production this month of their 12 oz. clear bottle with signature green trigger, a 50% increase in size, without increasing the price.  Suggested retail pricing is $3.99-$4.99 per bottle, making it very affordable for consumers everywhere. …

An industry marketer sharing the fresh produce story is on a mission to propel demand for fresh fruits and vegetables on a national stage. Over the past two months, CEO and president of DMA Solutions, Inc., Dan’l Mackey Almy, was invited to speak with audiences at marketing and business related events outside of the industry in an effort to share our story and glean advice relative to elevating fresh produce in the food marketing space. …