Potato News

Consumers say Wendy's fries taste better than McDonald's
April 14, 2011

Consumers say Wendy's fries taste better than McDonald's

According to a national taste test in the US presented by Wendy's, consumers said Wendy's new fries taste better than McDonald's fries.
 Cultivadores de papa (Centro Internacional de la Papa)
April 14, 2011

Las variedades resistentes hacen la diferencia entre tener suficiente para comer - o no

Las lluvias excesivas y una mayor presencia de la enfermedad del tizón tardío desolaron al departamento peruano de Cusco durante los meses de enero y febrero de 2010. La seguridad alimentaria de las comunidades en la provincia de Paucartambo se mantuvo...
Bintje nog niet ten dode opgeschreven
April 14, 2011

Bintje nog niet ten dode opgeschreven

Aardappelras Bintje moet bij de consumptieteelt in België steeds meer terrein prijsgeven.
 Conagra Foods Headquarters
April 13, 2011

ConAgra Foods Recognizes Sustainable Business Practices

ConAgra Foods announced today the winners of its 2011 Sustainable Development Awards, an internal awards program intended to drive and reward innovative approaches to sustainability that produce tangible business results.
 Cavendish Farms
April 13, 2011

Cavendish Farms and PEI potato growers reach deal

Prince Edward Island potato farmers who grow for Cavendish Farms voted Tuesday night in favour of a new deal with the company. Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board, wouldn't provide any details of the contract because negotiations ar...
 Nedato
April 13, 2011

Heero Gramsma, Nedato: 'It was a fine potato year with good export possibilities'

This season was a good year for potatoes, according to Heero Gramsma of Nedato.
 Potato Salad
April 13, 2011

Reser's Fine Foods organises Potato Salad Competition

BBQ enthusiasts across the United Sattes are firing up their grills and sharpening their knives as the 2011 competitive season officially begins.
 Key Technology's Proliance online training program
April 12, 2011

Online training a factor in Optical Sorter selection for Multinational Food Processor

 Potato Nutrition
April 12, 2011

Potato Consumption in Children's Meals Leads to Higher Overall Diet Quality

Research to be presented this week at The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Conference in Washington, D.C., demonstrates that consumption of white potatoes (non-fried) by children does not displace other vegetables from children's meals.
 Technomic
April 12, 2011

Technomic finds lower calorie items gaining momentum on restaurant menus

As America ramps up its fight against bulging waist lines, restaurant chains are providing ammunition in the form of great-tasting menu items with 550 or fewer calories.
April 12, 2011

Exploring New Opportunities for Potatoes in Frozen Meals;USPB to Hold Forum for Frozen Food Manufacturers

Packaged Facts projects sales of frozen convenience foods will grow at a rate of 2.8 percent annually over the next several years--to top $18.6 billion by 2015.
United States Potato Board 2011 Attitude And Usage Study Now Available!
April 11, 2011

United States Potato Board 2011 Attitude And Usage Study Now Available!

Every year in January, the United States Potato Board (USPB) commissions a national online survey of 1,000+ US female primary food shoppers to track current potato attitudes and use in US households, and especially among our media target market.

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