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Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia start collaboration in Scandinavia to meet demand for complete potato projects
March 29, 2019

Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia start collaboration in Scandinavia to meet demand for complete potato projects

Demand is increasing for complete projects for potatoes from planting through to storage and processing. To respond to that need Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia have joined forces to become a reliable ‘total partner’ for the Scandinavian market.
Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
March 27, 2019

Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'

In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...
Bad seed potato imports hit Kenyan farmers ahead of the rainy season
March 26, 2019

Bad seed potato imports hit Kenyan farmers ahead of the rainy season

Kenyan farmers are facing a shortage of certified seed potatoes following the rejection of 78 percent of the planting materials that had been imported last year.
SNAC Tank pitch competition emceed by Barbara Corcoran
March 26, 2019

Barbara Corcoran presents SNAC Tank pitch competition at SNAXPO

Modeled after the popular TV show Shark Tank, 'SNAC Tank' will close out SNAXPO 2019, held March 31 to April 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando. The competition will be emceed by Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran
Pressure continues on supply of PEI potatoes
March 26, 2019

Pressure continues on supply of PEI potatoes

Supplies of potatoes from Canada’s Prince Edward Island province are very tight.
Second fire within a month at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
March 26, 2019

Second fire within a month at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company

For the second time in just over a month, a fire breaks out at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Original Potato Chips
March 26, 2019

Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Original Potato Chips

Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Adds White Cheddar Puffs and Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn to its Growing Snack Portfolio
March 26, 2019

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Adds White Cheddar Puffs and Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn to its Growing Snack Portfolio

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is introducing two new snacks in the United States: Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn and White Cheddar Puffs.
FoodeQ Engineering Building Update
March 26, 2019

New Building of Vibratory Technology specialist FoodeQ Engineering BV is taking shape

Food Processing Equipment manufacturer and vibratory technology specialist FoodeQ Engineering BV provides an update on the progress of their new building.
Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store
March 25, 2019

Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store

Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store
Will added North American potato processing capacity lead to increased acreage?
March 25, 2019

Will added North American potato processing capacity lead to increased acreage?

North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019. In Potato Country, Bruce Huffaker of NAPMN discusses the impact.
Heat and Control introduces new roasting technology at SNAXPO
March 24, 2019

Heat and Control introduces new roasting technology at SNAXPO

Heat and Control advances its snack line capabilities with the introduction of a Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR). It enables the company to offer end-to-end solutions for seasoned and coated nut snacks.

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