Potato News

TOMRA CEO wins pres
January 31, 2019

TOMRA CEO wins prestigious European Business Leaders Award

TOMRA President and CEO Stefan Ranstrand was named ‘best CEO in the sustainable resource management industry’
Lamb Weston Meijer to build processing plant for dehydrated potato products
January 31, 2019

Lamb Weston Meijer to build processing plant for dehydrated potato products

Lamb Weston / Meijer announced the investment in a new factory for its Ambient Potato Business, the production of dehydrated potato products.
Pringles 'flavor-stacking' back at the Super Bowl with depressed Alexa ad
January 31, 2019

Pringles 'flavor-stacking' back at the Super Bowl with depressed Alexa ad

Pringles made its Super Bowl debut in 2018, introducing Americans to the phenomenon 'Flavor Stacking.' This year, the Pringles brand is returning to the Big Game, showcasing a new advertisement in their 'Flavor Stacking' campaign.
McCain Foods USA to close Colton frozen vegetables plant
January 31, 2019

McCain Foods USA to close Colton frozen vegetables plant

McCain Foods USA announced the closure of its production plant in Colton, California, laying off about 100 workers. The processing facility produces roasted, caramelized and sauteed frozen fruits and vegetables.
East Idaho Potato growers barely break even, according to University of Idaho report.
January 29, 2019

East Idaho Potato growers barely break even, according to University of Idaho report.

Idaho potato farmers are getting paid about the same amount for their spuds as they're investing in raising them, according to a University of Idaho Extension agricultural economist's report, presented during the Idaho Potato Conference.
Potato breeder Danespo inaugurates its new Potato Center in Denmark
January 29, 2019

Potato breeder Danespo inaugurates its new Potato Center in Denmark

On Tuesday 22 January 2019, exactly a year after the construction of the new potato center officially started, Danish potato breeder Danespo inaugurated its new head office and breeding station
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Meijer reorganizes its office locations in the Netherlands
January 29, 2019

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Meijer reorganizes offices in the Netherlands

European potato processor Lamb Weston / Meijer (LW/M) is to establish its Corporate Center at a new office location in Breda, while its Operations & Services Center will be located at the company’s current office location in Kruiningen
Chefs que revalorizan la cocina de producto
January 28, 2019

Chefs que revalorizan la cocina de producto

Para brindar el mayor bienestar con sus ingredientes, contar historias del viñedo o estimular el mapa neuronal, los cocineros de alta gastronomía exploran en su entorno.
The Ruggiero company inaugurates two new plants
January 28, 2019

The Ruggiero company has started up two new potato packing plants last year

Angelo Ruggiero is the marketing manager of the Ruggiero group an Italian packer of potatoes and onions. He is a potato and onion specialist and he shared some observations.
Azerbaijan is Russia's second largest potato supplier
January 28, 2019

Azerbaijan is Russia's second largest potato supplier

In the period between January and November 2018, Azerbaijan stood second in the ranking of Russia's largest potato suppliers, as revealed by the Russian Exports portal.
Las papas fritas argentinas Gauchitas, un éxito en Alemania
January 27, 2019

Las papas fritas argentinas Gauchitas, un éxito en Alemania

Desde 2015, la empresa elabora su materia prima. El proceso es artesanal, desde el corte del tubérculo hasta la fritura y el salado. Al día, fabrica 5000 paquetes.
United States Potato Industry hopes to export to China
January 27, 2019

United States Potato Industry hopes to export to China

Oregon Potato Commission CEO Bill Brewer told the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference in Kennewick, Washington, that US industry leaders hope negotiations will open China to fresh potatoes.

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