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September 26, 2011
Fire destroys Lone Wolf Farms potato packing facility in Minto, ND
The Lone Wolf Farms potato packing plant in Minto, ND is considered a total loss after a fire Sunday. The Minto Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze at the Lone Wolf Farms washplant around noon. No injuries were reported from the blaze. T...From the archive
September 16, 2011
Drum dryers for potato flakes just got larger
In response to worldwide demand, Idaho Steel Products now offers potato flake manufacturers the largest drum dryer in the world. These new large drum dryers have a diameter of 7 feet (2.13 m) and a width of 24 feet (7.32 meters). The first drum dryer...From the archive
September 12, 2011
Shearer Foods Massillon plant: the first LEED Platinum Snack Food Plant in the World
“An expanding customer base meant we needed to make more product, and to do that we needed a new plant.” With that succinct summation, CEO Bob Shearer of Shearer’s Foods explains the background behind the Millennium Manufacturing Facility, a 110,000-sq...From the archive
September 08, 2011
Gold Dust Potato Processors, Inc. Host 11th Annual Open House Field Day
Gold Dust Potato Processors and Walker Brothers farm held their 11th annual Open House and Field Day on Tuesday, August 23rd. Held every year towards the end of August, the Open House Field Day gives Gold Dust’s customers and vendors an opportunity to...From the archive
September 08, 2011
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 Continues Growing
With less than a month until the doors open, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 (September 26–28;Las Vegas Convention Center) is still growing and is poised to break all show records, according to show owner and producer PMMI. PACK EXPO will occupy more than 65...From the archive
August 31, 2011
Potato Granules manufacturer Agrawest to expand PEI factory with new agglomerate line
One of Prince Edward Island’s leading food processors will be able to enter new markets and create jobs with a new production line, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Allan Campbell. “Agrawest has provided potato producers with an impo...From the archive
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August 31, 2011
Bosch announces E-portal for spare parts at Pack Expo
Bosch Packaging Technology expands its services portfolio with the E-Portal, a customized spare parts ordering platform, presented at PACK EXPO 2011 in Las Vegas. The advanced online portal offers manufacturers optimized spare parts logistics and eff...From the archive
August 27, 2011
PROCESS EXPO 2011 Surpasses 200,000 Square Feet and Continues to Grow
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has now surpassed themilestone of 200,000 square feet for the 2011 PROCESS EXPO trade show, doubling the size of the 2010 show floor. The show will be held November 1 – 4 at McCor...From the archive
August 22, 2011
Packaging Equipment Manufacturer tna at PackExpo 2011
Food packaging solutions specialist, tna presents its latest innovations at Pack Expo 2011. Focusing on delivering simplicity and flexibility, tna highlights its roflo®VM 3, a vibratory motion transfer and distribution system, unique seasoning system ...From the archive
August 11, 2011
tna appoints first sales manager specifically for Canada
tna, the food packaging solutions specialist, has appointed Sekhar Chakkingal as regional sales manager for Canada. An accomplished sales professional, Sekhar will strengthen tna’s presence in a market earmarked for substantial growth. This appointment...From the archive
August 10, 2011
Key Technology Introduces Iso-Glide™ Vibratory Conveyor
Key Technology introduces its newest vibratory conveyor, Iso-Glide™. An engineered modification of Key’s popular Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyor, Iso-Glide achieves a motion that resembles (gentle) horizontal motion but maximizes sanitation.From the archive
July 23, 2011
El programa de la Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 está ya disponible
La Pack Expo, llevada a cabo por primera vez en 1956, celebra su aniversario número 55 con nuevas áreas de exhibición, incluyendo el nuevo Pabellón Farmacéutico, que se ubicará en el Central Hall. Otros espacios especiales son la Zona de Marcas, el Pab...From the archive
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July 23, 2011
Pack Expo 2011 Conference program now available
PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI has announced the line up for the 2011 Conference at PACK EXPO. The Conference at PACK EXPO runs concurrently with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 26–28, Las Vegas Convention Center). Customer Centric Approach PMMI has...From the archive
July 19, 2011
New potato washing and packaging plant for Earthfresh Foods Inc.
Toronto-based EarthFresh Foods Inc. announced Wednesday plans to spend $5.5 million on a new potato washing and packaging plant. The project will see 80 current jobs moved with another 20 to be added as production hits full stride. The Ontario governm...From the archive
June 26, 2011
International Potato Processing & Storage Convention 2011 sees high quality speakers
Infra-red heating and blanching, meeting today's food safety regulatory demands, innovative sorting solutions, enzymes against acrylamide and working out the real cost of ownership kept delegates busy at the final day of the 2011 International Potato Processing and Storage Convention in Denver, Colorado.From the archive
June 19, 2011
Herbert sold New Wet Reception Hoppers in the US
A major export success for Herberts' includes the latest design pre-washing system for vegetables.From the archive
May 26, 2011
Key Technology Introduces Manta Three-Way Sorting
Key Technology introduces its new three-way sorting capability on Manta®.From the archive