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How McCain Foods Uses Big Data
September 06, 2016

How McCain Foods Uses Big Data

Big data was something McCain Foods discovered by chance. 'What happened really was we have some research projects and those projects appeared to be in the realm of big data,' says Leclerc, who will be speaking at the Big Data Congress in Saint John, New Brunswick next month.
Lay's and Swiss Chalet create the ultimate Canadian chip: Chalet Sauce flavoured potato chips
September 06, 2016

Lay's and Swiss Chalet create the ultimate Canadian chip: Chalet Sauce flavoured potato chips

Lay's and Swiss Chalet have partnered to bring Canadians a truly Canadian delicacy, Lay's Chalet Sauce potato chips
Inventure Foods adds Kettle-Cooked Potato Chip Manufacturing to its Bluffton facility
September 06, 2016

Inventure Foods adds Kettle-Cooked Potato Chip Manufacturing to its Bluffton facility

Inventure Foods announces the addition of four new 300-pound commercial kettles and appropriate potato processing equipment to its Bluffton, Indiana manufacturing facility, increasing its current kettle-cooked capacity with 50 percent
80 mil toneladas de tierra llegan cada año a Bogotá junto con 16 millones de bultos de papa ¿qué hacer?
September 04, 2016

80 mil toneladas de tierra llegan cada año a Bogotá junto con 16 millones de bultos de papa ¿qué hacer?

Cerca de 80.000 toneladas de tierra llegan cada año a Bogotá acompañadas de 16 Millones de bultos de papa que se consumen en la Capital, según estudio de la Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa (FEDEPAPA) y la Unidad Nacional Agropecuaria (UNA).
Governments of Manitoba and Canada invest in new Potato, Sweet Potato and Carrot research site
September 04, 2016

Governments of Manitoba and Canada invest in new Potato, Sweet Potato and Carrot research site

The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have invested more than $210,000 in a new vegetable research site near Winkler, focused on improving yields, developing new varieties and creating opportunities for potato, sweet potato and carrot growers.
McCain Foods (Canada) introduces McCain Marché line of snacks
September 03, 2016

McCain Foods (Canada) introduces McCain Marché line of snacks

Despite false social media reports to the contrary, McCain has no intention of discontinuing Canadians’ beloved Pizza Pockets. With a new look but the same recipe and great flavours, Pizza Pockets are now part of an exciting new snacking line up called McCain Marché.
Martin's Potato Chips sues Old Lyme Gourmet Co. (Deep River Snacks) over kettle logo.
September 03, 2016

Martin's Potato Chips sues Old Lyme Gourmet Co. (Deep River Snacks) over kettle logo.

Martin's Potato Chips Inc. has launched a federal trademark infringement lawsuit to fend off what it claims is a competitor's illegal incursion on its kettle logo.
Big Idaho Potato Truck sets sail in New York City Harbor
September 02, 2016

Big Idaho Potato Truck sets sail in New York City Harbor

In New York City, the world’s largest potato on wheels traded its tires for buoys in celebration of the 2016 Idaho® Potato Harvest.
Alsum Farms & Produce offers Convenient Potato Meal Solutions and Snacks for Back-to-School
September 01, 2016

Alsum Farms & Produce offers Convenient Potato Meal Solutions and Snacks for Back-to-School

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. helps make it easier for busy families to get back into the school routine with ready-to-serve healthy potato offerings that are perfect for a quick dinner side or nutritious after-school snack
National Potato Council takes USDA staff on Potato Production Tour
September 01, 2016

National Potato Council takes USDA staff on Potato Production Tour

USDA staff from the AMS Plant Variety Protection Office and APHIS Biotech Regulatory Services on a tour of the Sterman Masser Potato Farm facilities in central Pennsylvania on August 23.
Popcorn maker MetCalfe's Skinny Ltd now 100% owned by Snyder's - Lance
September 01, 2016

Popcorn maker MetCalfe's Skinny Ltd now 100% owned by Snyder's - Lance

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. today announced that the Company's Kettle Foods subsidiary completed the acquisition of Metcalfe's skinny Limited, by acquiring the remaining 74% interest in the leading UK premium popcorn brand. Kettle Foods had initially acquired a 26% stake in the business from Metcalfe in January 2016.
Flewelling Farms named Champion Potato Grower for McCain Foods -Easton, Maine
August 31, 2016

Flewelling Farms named Champion Potato Grower for McCain Foods - Easton, Maine

Flewelling Farms, Inc was awarded the title of Champion Grower for season 2015-2016 of the McCain Foods - Easton potato processing facility.

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