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Key debuts sorting system for fresh-cut apples
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating
companies, has introduced a new sorting system for fresh-cut
apple products.
This versatile solution integrates Key's Iso-Flo shakers, rotary
sizing and grading systems, belt conveyors and a VERYX digital
sorter. Removing pieces of stem, seeds, calyx/flower and core
as well as foreign material (FM) and product defects like dark
and light stains, rot and skin, this apple sorting line automates
inspection to significantly improve overall product quality and
increase yield while reducing labor requirements.
This integrated solution gently sorts peeled and skin-on
apples, as well as pears, which are cut in a variety of sizes and
shapes including cubes, strips and wedges. With VERYX sorters
available in different sizes, Key can design apple sorting lines for
processors with production capacities from 3 to 15 metric tons
(6,600 to 33,000 pounds) per hour.
The new solution begins with belt conveyors that transfer
whole, halved or sliced apples, after they are peeled and cored,
to Key's Sliver Sizer Remover (SSR), which mechanically removes
fines that result from the peeling and coring process. The
product then continues to either a cutter that cuts the apples
into different sizes and shapes or, if already sliced, directly
on to the sorter. By cutting whole or halved apples instead of
wedges, the yield from the cutter is improved since there are
fewer slivers. When whole or half apples are the final product,
the cutter can be easily bypassed. A conveyor then carries the
apple cubes, strips, dices or wedges to an Iso-Flo infeed shaker
that spreads the product for presentation to a mechanical
Precision Size Grader (PSG), which removes small pieces that
are generated in the cutting process.
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HarvestMark's traceability and quality inspection information
with iFoodDS' real-time food safety data, the combined
company will offer a comprehensive supply chain management
platform that can significantly benefit fresh produce grower/
shippers, packers, distributors, food service companies and
grocery retailers globally.
GAPs Harmonized Standard 2.0 announced
While the produce industry is faced with daily evolving
challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis, United Fresh
continues to support ongoing produce safety initiatives and
announces the availability of Produce GAPs Harmonized
Standard (V. 2.0).
For over a decade, the Harmonized Standard has provided the
produce industry with a food safety focused, risk-based audit
standard. As secretariat, United Fresh licenses the standard
to several audit organizations, some of which have attained
recognition through the Global Food Safety Initiative. United
Fresh manages updates through an open, transparent process
and continues to invite input from stakeholders.
The revision process began at a September 2019 meeting
of the Harmonized Technical Working Group, where members
met to align on proposed revisions and additions intended to
enhance the standard's recognition and acceptance among
buyers, while remaining accessible as a market-entry tool for
growers of all sizes.
Visit unitedfresh.org for more details.
LGMA CEO Horsfall announces retirement plans
After 13 years as the chief executive officer of the California
iFoodDS acquires HarvestMark in traceability
merger
Food safety and process control software company
iFoodDecisionSciences has acquired Trimble's HarvestMark, a
provider of food traceability and quality inspection solutions.
Terms were not disclosed.
iFoodDS and HarvestMark have worked closely in recent
years. In 2018, the companies partnered to deliver an integrated
supply chain solution for food safety, traceability and quality
management. This collaboration was demonstrated in the
Western Growers Food Safety Risk Management Program, which
was announced in 2019.
iFoodDS delivers an integrated supply chain solution for food
safety, traceability and quality management. By integrating
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Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement, Scott
Horsfall is announcing his plans to retire.
Scott Horsfall will retire from a career dedicated to working
with California farmers after nearly 40 years in March 2021.
Dan Sutton, current Chairman of the LGMA Advisory Board
stated " words can't describe the amount of appreciation that
I and the leafy greens farming community have for Scott
Horsfall's dedication and commitment over the years. Although
we are going to miss Scott greatly, we also look forward to
the next chapter in this organization's leadership through our
upcoming CEO Search. "
The California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing
Agreement (LGMA) represents the state's handlers of lettuce,
spinach and other leafy green products, and is charged with
certifying that its members only sell products that have been
produced to accepted standards for food safety.
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