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Deprez partners with Exeter Engineering to expand automated food-handling solutions for the U.S. citrus industry.
October 01, 2026
Deprez Announces Commercial Partnership with Exeter Engineering
Deprez has partnered with Exeter Engineering to strengthen its presence in North America. The collaboration will focus on providing automated solutions to improve product flow, storage and handling for citrus processors and packers.
Andy Caridis, founder of Heat and Control, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 105, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation in food processing technology
August 12, 2026
Heat and Control founder Andy Caridis passes away at age 105, leaving a legacy of innovation
Heat and Control founder Andy Caridis passed away on June 29, 2026, at age 105. His 76-year legacy includes innovations that shaped food processing, a commitment to research and development, and a focus on collaboration.
McCain Foods launches a pilot program with Ceres AI to enhance potato field monitoring, improve grower collaboration, and support timely in-season crop management decisions.
July 17, 2026
McCain Foods Launches Ceres AI-Supported Grower Pilot Program to Improve Potato Field Visibility and Decision-Making
McCain Foods launches a Ceres AI-supported grower pilot program to improve field visibility and decision-making. The AI solution helps potato growers optimize scouting, coordination, and in-season crop management.
Ohalo and Allied Potato join forces to accelerate the development of next-generation potato varieties, combining advanced Boosted Breeding™ technology with global agronomic expertise to deliver higher yields, enhanced disease resistance, and sustainable potato production worldwide.
June 26, 2026
Ohalo and Allied Potato Partner to Revolutionize Global Potato Breeding with High-Yield, Disease Resistant Varieties
Ohalo and Allied Potato form a strategic partnership to advance Boosted potato breeding, combining Ohalo Boosted Breeding platform with Allied Potato expertise to develop higher-yield disease-resistant potatoes and explore potato seed systems.
Optimum Sorting's new Sacramento demonstration center features advanced sorting equipment, including the Novus and Ventus systems, allowing customers to test products and evaluate sorting performance under real-world conditions.
June 09, 2026
Optimum Sorting opens new Sacramento facility following record growth in 2025
Optimum Sorting has opened a larger facility and demo center in Sacramento, California, following record growth in 2025. The new site enables customer testing of sorting technologies and strengthens the company's support across North America.
Grimmway Produce Group™ Launches New Corporate Website
May 14, 2026
Grimmway Produce Group Launches Unified Corporate Website to Showcase Brands and Growth Strategy
Grimmway Produce Group launches a unified corporate website, bringing its brands under one platform. The site highlights products, careers, and impact, marking a new phase of growth, integration, and engagement.
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Cal-Organic Farms, part of Grimmway Produce Group, introduces its new year-round organic bite-size potato lineup in convenient mesh pillow packs, featuring multiple varieties including gold, red, medley, and fingerling options.
February 23, 2026
Grimmway Produce Group Launches Organic Bite-Size Potato Program Under Cal-Organic Farms Label
Grimmway Produce Group’s Cal-Organic Farms launched a year-round organic bite-size potato line with gold, red, medley, fingerling, and novelty nibbles in mesh packs, expanding convenience. Orders start March 9 after debut at SEPC Southern Exposure.
Stokes Purple
November 27, 2025
California Sweet Potato Industry Sees Rising Interest in Purple Varieties Amid Market Challenges
Alongside a roasted turkey and stuffing, a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the United States usually includes sweet potatoes glazed with butter and brown sugar and topped with toasted mini marshmallows.
Tasty Little Digs
November 10, 2025
Plant Grow Harvest to debut Big! Digs at the Global Produce and Floral Show 2025, expanding its fresh potato lineup
Plant Grow Harvest has announced the expansion of its potato portfolio and year-round fresh supply through the launch of two dynamic consumer brands and advancements in its proprietary seed breeding program.
Potato Grading Artificial Intelligence
September 16, 2025
Maximize your potato harvest with AI. Meet Ellips-Elisam at the Fresh Produce and Floral Show.
The potatoes you pack today define your reputation tomorrow. Customers expect quality, consistency, and on-time deliveries. But can your grading technology keep up?
Robotic arms at work in greenhouses: transforming labor-intensive tasks with precision automation.
June 23, 2025
Robots in Potato Farming: How Technology Helps Growers Overcome Labor Shortages and Boost Productivity
Robots in potato farming help ease labor shortages, cut costs, and boost yields by automating tasks like planting and harvesting. Paired with smart tools like crop monitoring, they improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable farming.
Frito Lay - Rancho Cucamonga
June 18, 2025
Frito-Lay Rancho Cucamonga Snack Plant Shuts Down After 50 Years
Frito-Lay has ended manufacturing at its Rancho Cucamonga snack plant after 50+ years, affecting potentially hundreds of jobs. While some operations remain, many workers were laid off, with limited transfer options and undisclosed severance details.
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