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How to please with processed Idaho Potatoes
August 26, 2015

How to please with processed Idaho Potatoes

In a new Ranker poll, the potato tops the competition as the peoples’ #1 favorite vegetable. As such, potatoes hold an important position on foodservice menus as a foundation for profitable snacks, appetizers, side dishes, and entrées.
Southwind Farms Fingerling potato shipping in full swing
August 26, 2015

Southwind Farms Fingerling potato shipping in full swing

The new season’s fingerling potato crop looks outstanding for Heyburn, Idaho’s Southwind Farms. The company reports excellent quality, consistent sizing, and good yields.
Field Day Northern Plain Potato Growers Association well attended
August 25, 2015

Field Day Northern Plains Potato Growers Association well attended

Ideal weather conditions last Thursday helped draw one of the best crowds in recent years to the Field Day of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA)
US Potato Board Launches 'Potatoes Raise The Bar' Program
August 25, 2015

US Potato Board Launches 'Potatoes Raise The Bar' Program

The United States Potato Board (USPB) School Nutrition Program has officially launched to reach the 55.5 million strong, and growing, school students who are part of the “Salad Generation.”
CIPe IICA trabajarán en Centroamerica para contribuir al incremento de la disponibilidad y acceso a los alimentos
August 24, 2015

CIP e IICA trabajarán en Centroamérica para contribuir al incremento de la disponibilidad a los alimentos

El Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) iniciará trabajos en el sector papa de América Central como parte del apoyo técnico que brindará al proyecto PRIICA del Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA).
El boliviano consume al año 92 kilos de papa y1 kilo de quinua
August 23, 2015

El boliviano consume al año 92 kilos de papa y 1 kilo de quinua

Según el INIAF, el consumo de alimentos en Bolivia varía sustancialmente entre los diferentes productos; donde la papa se sitúa en primer lugar con un promedio de consumo de 92 Kg al año por persona, frente a solo un kilo de quinua.
España: La Junta de Castilla y León edita un boletín con recomendaciones para optimizar el riego en el cultivo de la papa
August 23, 2015

España: La Junta de Castilla y León edita un boletín con recomendaciones sobre cómo optimizar el riego en el cultivo de la papa

La Consejería de Agricultura y Ganadería está enviando estos días una nueva edición del Boletín de la Papa (o patata) en el que se explica a los productores la situación en Europa, España y Castilla y León, la coyuntura del mercado, las conclusiones de ‘AgroHorizonte 2020’ y cómo optimizar el riego en el cultivo de la patata.
Foodservice French fry cutter manufacturer aims at North American market
August 23, 2015

Foodservice French fry cutter manufacturer aims at North American market

A UK company that manufactures machines that help restaurants make fresh-cut french fries is launching into the North American market with a small plant in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Heartland Potato Chips - Bowan family
August 23, 2015

Heartland potato chips a family affair

Raymond Bowan's passion for potatoes and chips has seen Heartland Potato Chips take on the big boys at their own game. The company has just launched a new product range - flat cut chips, and has in New Zealand an 8 per cent market share.
Clean label no longer trending - its the rule
August 23, 2015

Clean label is no longer a trend - it is the rule

At the IFT15 Expo in Chicago, Innova Market Insights said it best, clean label is no longer a trend—it’s the rule.
Ashley HIcks
August 23, 2015

Crisp manufacturer Kettle Foods Ltd. appoints new managing director

Ashley Hicks, a former Tesco commercial director is to replace outgoing Kettle Foods Ltd chief Dominic Lowe who is to retire after four years at the helm.
Nedato Potato Packing line with newly installed FPS 2400
August 23, 2015

Nedato improves potato quality with Field Potato Sorter installation

To obtain a better quality potatoes and fewer clods, potato packer Nedato has installed a TOMRA Field Potato Sorter directly at the reception of the potatoes.

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