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Precision Food Innovations Rebrands to PFI as Its Incorporated Into the Grote Company Family of Brands.
September 26, 2022

Precision Food Innovations Rebrands to PFI as Its Incorporated Into the Grote Company Family of Brands

Precision Food Innovations (PFI), a manufacturer of sanitary conveying and bulk material handling equipment for food processing operations, announced that it has rebranded and will now be known as PFI.
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Key Technology Introduces Sort-to-Grade with Artificial Intelligence.
September 14, 2022

Key Technology Introduces Sort-to-Grade with Artificial Intelligence

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces AI-driven Sort-to-Grade® (STG) at Pack Expo booth S-3547. Advanced AI algorithms allow STG for potato strips to digitally resolve clumps.
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FPS Food Process Solutions Continues Growth Expansion with Senior Appointments
August 27, 2022

FPS Food Process Solutions Continues Growth Expansion with Senior Appointments

FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, announces internal senior appointments for continued growth expansion.
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11th World Potato Congress Inc. Dublin, Ireland, Abstracts and Presentations now available online
August 12, 2022

World Potato Congress Abstracts and Presentations held in Dublin now available online

Abstracts and Presentations of the 11th World Potato Congress Inc. Dublin, Ireland are now available online
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Next-Generation Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array from Reading Thermal Employs Latest Technology to Increase Accuracy, Consistency, Repeatability
August 12, 2022

Next-Generation Air Velocity Sensor for ovens promises improved accuracy

Reading Thermal, the leading brand of measurement data logging systems by Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), has announced the release of a new SCORPION® 2 Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array that offers improved accuracy
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Key Technology Introduces Reversible Zephyr Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
August 12, 2022

Key Technology Introduces Reversible Zephyr Horizontal-Motion Conveyor

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its reversible Zephyr™ conveyor at Pack Expo booth S-3547. Achieving higher capacities than other horizontal-motion conveyors, Zephyr
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Urschel acquires Jifco and plans expansion
August 11, 2022

Food cutting specialist Urschel acquires Jifco and plans expansion

Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology, officially acquired Jifco Products, Inc. The business has been renamed Urschel South. All previous Jifco employees are now Urschel employees.
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Grote Company Names New Controller and Engineering Manager.
August 10, 2022

Grote Company Names New Controller and Engineering Manager

Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced that Aaron Thomas has accepted the role of controller for PFI (a Grote Company).
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McCain Foods building Aroostook Solar Projects to power Major Potato Processing Plant
July 15, 2022

McCain Foods building Aroostook Solar Projects to power Major Potato Processing Plant

Potato processor McCain Foods is building five solar facilities in Maine, that it says will help power the production of french fries in Easton, one of its largest plants.
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Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Marcelo Morales to Senior Project Manager
July 14, 2022

Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Marcelo Morales to Senior Project Manager

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has promoted Marcelo Morales to the role of Senior Project Manager.
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The Little Potato Company strengthens Alberta roots.
July 10, 2022

The Little Potato Company strengthens Alberta roots

Construction is underway on our state-of-the-art potato packaging facility and new Canadian head office. The Little Potato Company and Leduc County representatives celebrated the start of construction.
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Americold Opens New Freezer-Storage Facility in Town of Dunkirk, NY
July 07, 2022

Americold Opens New Freezer-Storage Facility in Town of Dunkirk, NY

Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled warehouses and logistics for the food industry, announced the grand opening of its newest facility in Dunkirk, NY.
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Key Technology Introduces New Auto Diverter for Vibratory Conveyors
June 16, 2022

Key Technology Introduces New Auto Diverter for Vibratory Conveyors

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its new and improved Auto Diverter for its popular Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyors.
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FPS Food Process Solutions receives CAD 2M support for the commercialization of its Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™
June 03, 2022

FPS Food Process Solutions receives CAD 2M support for the commercialization of its Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™

FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS"), will receive USD 2M in funding to further expand commercialization of the Spiral Immersion System (SIS)TM, a revolutionary technology in the food processing industry.
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Airdrie, Alberta is home to the newest facility of snack maker Super-pufft.
May 21, 2022

Airdrie, Alberta is home to the newest (potato) production facility of snack maker Super-pufft

The new USD 50-million facility of snack manufacturer Superpufft in Airdrie will support Alberta potato producers and create more than 100 jobs. The food processor selected Alberta because of the province’s reputation as a consistent producer of high-quality potatoes.
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Mike Barber,  Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Territory of PFI.
April 29, 2022

Mike Barber Returns to PFI as Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Territory

Precision Food Innovations (PFI), a manufacturer of sanitary conveying equipment, announced the return of Mike Barber as regional sales manager for the upper midwest. Barber was previously with the company from 2006 until 2020.
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FPS food process solutions innovation pushes spiral freezers to new widths
April 27, 2022

FPS food process solutions innovation pushes spiral freezers to new widths

In late 2019, FPS opened its fourth plant and new R&D Department in Richmond, BC, Canada. The 73,000 sq. ft facility is integral to FPS’ mission to Set a New Standard and to deliver innovative new products to the industry.
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Downeys Potato Chips prepares for Growth with Upgraded Vanmark Equipment
April 07, 2022

Downeys Potato Chips prepares for Growth with Upgraded Vanmark Equipment

Downey’s Potato Chips has been in business for 37 years. The company was started by the Downey family in Waterford, Michigan. From its humble beginnings selling freshly fried kettle chips made in small batches from its storefront.
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