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Boulder Canyon® Takes BBQ Potato Chips to the next level: How about Mesquite Barbeque fried in Coconut Oil?
May 24, 2017

Boulder Canyon® Takes BBQ Potato Chips to the next level: How about Mesquite Barbeque fried in Coconut Oil?

Boulder Canyon® Takes Traditional BBQ Potato Chips To New, Tastier Level With Introduction of Mesquite Barbeque Coconut Oil Variety
Key Technology introduces a new medium capacity sorter: the VERYX® B140
May 24, 2017

Key Technology introduces a new medium capacity sorter: the VERYX® B140

Key Technology expands its VERYX® family of digital sorters with the introduction of the VERYX B140, a medium-capacity belt-fed sorter with a 1400-mm wide inspection zone.
En España desarrollan papas con alto potencial de valor añadido
May 23, 2017

En España desarrollan papas con alto potencial de valor añadido

El Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, NEIKER-Tecnalia, ha llevado a cabo avances en la mejora genética de patata con el objetivo de obtener variedades con elevados niveles de compuestos bioactivos (antocianinas, fenoles y carotenoides totales), así como capacidad antioxidante beneficiosas para la salud, adaptadas a nuestras condiciones de cultivo.
Snyder’s-Lance launches four `snack better` multi-brand variety packs around special consumer demands
May 23, 2017

Snyder’s-Lance launches four `snack better` multi-brand variety packs around special consumer demands

Advancing its mission to change the way America snacks, Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is introducing its first multi-brand snack packs to meet specific consumer demands: Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Premium and Small batch Kettle.
Nominations Open for 2018 Potatoes USA Board Members
May 23, 2017

Nominations Open for 2018 Potatoes USA Board Members

Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2018-2021 term. Fifty-eight members will be elected or re-elected to fill open seats and the seats of outgoing Board Members who are completing their second three-year term in March 2018.
Unlawful use of farm-saved seed potatoes in Belgium leads to large fine and damage compensation
May 23, 2017

Unlawful use of farm-saved seed potatoes in Belgium leads to large fine and damage compensation

The Antwerp Court of Appeal has sentenced a farmer in the Belgian province of Antwerp to pay a large fine and damage compensation to Breeders Trust for not reporting his acreage farm saved seed for the varieties Asterix and Fontane which are protected under Plant Breeders’ Rights.
Perú es el primer productor de papa en Latinoamérica
May 22, 2017

Perú es el primer productor de papa en Latinoamérica

Así lo anunció el Director General Agrícola del Ministerio de Agriculturai, Ángel Manero, y agregó que 'cada peruano consume 85 kilos al año'.
Heat and Control delivers 2-Stage fries for batter coated french fries
May 22, 2017

Heat and Control delivers 2-Stage fries for batter coated french fries

Heat and Control delivers another 2-Stage French Fry fryer system out of its Hayward, USA manufacturing facility to make batter coated French fries.
Doomsday? Svalbard Seed Vault flooded, threatened by Climate Change
May 19, 2017

Doomsday? Svalbard Seed Vault flooded, threatened by Climate Change

Recent flooding of the global seed vault in Svalbard caused a stir, since it was designed to last forever. Luckily all seeds (including several thousand potato seeds) are OK, but already adaptations to the vault may be needed to deal with climate change.
New Equipment adds flexibility to packaging operation PEI potato exporter
May 18, 2017

New Equipment adds flexibility to packaging operation PEI potato exporter

New packaging equipment at a Prince Edward Island Potato Packer, purchased with a loan from ACOA (the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), is expected to help the company reach new customers.
The National Potato Council (NPC) applauds today's official US kick-off to renegotiate NAFTA
May 18, 2017

The National Potato Council (NPC) applauds today's official US kick-off to renegotiate NAFTA

The National Potato Council (NPC) applauded the Trump Administration’s announcement today to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Utz Quality Foods goes patriotic with All-American Utz Grillin' Classic Potato Chips
May 18, 2017

Utz Quality Foods goes patriotic with All-American Utz Grillin' Classic Potato Chips

Utz® Quality Foods, LLC. is teaming up with the USO to support military service members and their families through the launch of its new Utz® Grillin’ Classics™ Potato Chips

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