Month: March 2018

TOMRA today signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in BBC Technologies*. The deal sees BBC Technologies’ precision grading systems and innovative punnet and clamshell filling solutions for blueberries and other small fruits join TOMRA Food’s own fruit inspection and grading technology portfolio. TOMRA will also acquire www.freshtracker.com, innovative software which TOMRA foresees complementing its other developments in data and analytics solutions. …

The United Fresh Start Foundation 2018 Community Grants Program application period is now open. The community grants program is designed to advance the foundation’s mission to increase children’s access to fresh fruit and vegetables, focusing specifically on after-school, weekends and summer breaks. …

Oppy Transport, the transportation and logistics arm of The Oppenheimer Group, has named Chase Wrightson to the new position of senior business development manager. Based in the company’s Newark, Del. office, Wrightson oversees the new business strategy for Oppy’s third party logistics company. …

As innovators in the convenient snacking and meal solution category, Duda Farm Fresh Foods is proud to debut its newly designed Super Sweet Corn product line at the annual Southeastern Produce Council – Southern Exposure in Tampa, Fla. Transforming the well-established corn program, Duda is introducing the first 100 percent recyclable packaging with its new fiber board tray packs. …

The U.S. Apple Association is excited to bring back its annual ‘Munch Madness’ interactive tournament-style web bracket for its third year. The four-week, four-round online competition encourages consumers to get in on the action by voting for their favorite apple varieties during a month-long game—all leading up to the final round and ultimate apple winner. …