JULY/AUGUST 2023 CONTENTS COLUMNS The Process 4 Center for Produce Safety 22 PMMI 24 DEPARTMENTS The Pulse Calendar 10 Advertiser Index What's on the Web ON THE COVER 26 27 27 27 14 18 FEATURES 6 Sticky subject Home-compostable adhesive research aims to protect U.S. trade interests 10 Sustainable future Packaging companies take steps to define, achieve sustainability 14 Fragile fruit Automatic packing solution takes care with cherries 18 Controlled storage On-site controlled atmosphere storage benefiting N.Y. apple grower SUBSCRIBE TODAY! PRODUCE PROCESS ING 3 Cherries are a fragile fruit, requiring careful handling and precise processing. Learn more about one company's new automated solution on page 14.