Asociaciones de Industrias de América del Norte

Abril 16, 2012

Michigan potato growers to vote on continuation Michigan Potato Industry Commission

Michigan potato growers have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The referendum will begin Monday, Apr...

Abril 12, 2012

'Net Positive Attitudes Metric' introduced at 2012 USPB Annual Meeting

A new United States Potato Board (USPB) demand metric was introduced by President and CEO Tim O’Connor at the USPB’s 40th Annual Meeting.

Abril 04, 2012

Prince Edward Island Potato Board launches marketing campaign with Olympic gold medalist Heather Moyse

In effort to raise awareness of the health benefits of potatoes, showcase recipes and boost consumption of the vegetable, the Prince Edward Island Potato Board launched a marketing campaign anchored around PEI-native and Olympic gold medalist Heather M...

Abril 01, 2012

Idaho Potato Commission renewed Heart Check mark contract

An official with the American Heart Association believes Idaho potato shippers aren't fully tapping the right to use his organization's iconic heart check mark. For a registration fee of $5,000 per variety, the Idaho Potato Commission renewed a 12-mon...

Abril 01, 2012

Idaho Potato Commission launches new website

Hungry for more information on how to perfect your potato dishes? Consider your cravings satisfied with the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new website Potato 101, an all-you-can-eat buffet of knowledge on America’s Favorite Vegetable. Contents inclu...

Marzo 30, 2012

Five Potato Varieties planted in White House Kitchen Garden

First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed children from five schools across the country to join her yesterday for the fourth annual spring planting of the White House Kitchen Garden. During the day, the kids planted five varieties of seed potatoes: Sangre, Pu...

Marzo 25, 2012

United States Potato Board Elects New Leadership

The United States Potato Board (USPB) grower membership elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting held in Colorado Springs, CO, March 15-16. The following sections list the leadership for the coming year. The USPB Executive Committee, front...

Marzo 23, 2012

US: Processing crop potatoes influencing fresh market

Jerry Wright, chief executive officer of the United Potato Growers of America, has a message to potato growers going into the 2012-13 season: Proceed with caution.

Marzo 20, 2012

Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist at North Dakota State University

Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist - The Extension Potato Agronomist position vacated by Nick David in January 2011 has been filled! Idaho native Andrew "Andy"Robinson has been hired. He has a Masters Degree in Agronomy and...

Marzo 20, 2012

Expansion PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) facilitates disease testing

The PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) has expanded their facility in the West Royalty Industrial Park to offer local potato farmers more efficient disease testing, thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments and industry partners.

Marzo 20, 2012

State of the Snack Food Industry Report Presented at SNAXPO

The rocky road to economic recovery is paved with opportunity, but navigating that road is complex, as nearly one-quarter of consumers struggle to make ends meet. Still, snack frequency is up, and snacks are playing an important role in both wellness-...

Marzo 20, 2012

Scott Smith (Shearer's Food) Chairman Snack Food Association

Scott Smith, Shearer's Food, Inc., accepted the SFA Chairman's gavel Sunday from outgoing Chairman of the Board Matt Colford, Old Dutch Foods, Inc., who has served in that position since March 2011. Colford said that as he leaves his post, the Snack ...

Marzo 19, 2012

School menu success gives potatoes another chance at WIC

The National Potato Council’s successful fight to return potatoes to school menu guidelines in the US was a victory for the industry, but executive vice-president and chief executive officer John Keeling isn’t stopping there.

Marzo 16, 2012

U.S. Potato Board turns 40, earns praise from USDA

The U.S. Potato Board’s annual meeting March 15 started off on with some good news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bob Keeney, deputy administrator of fruit and vegetable programs for the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service gave the board, ...

Russian Banana (Courtesy Idaho Potato Commission)

Marzo 14, 2012

Idaho increases specialty potato market share

Russet potatoes still dominate markets, but specialties are gaining.

Marzo 08, 2012

Idaho farmers reject processors' contract offers

Idaho potato growers have rejected processors' contract offers, convinced they were insufficient to cover rising input costs and prevention of the emerging disease zebra chip.

Marzo 06, 2012

New Leaders Trained at 2012 Potato Industry Leadership Institute

Eighteen potato growers and industry representatives from across the United States joined together to form the 2012 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI), an annual program designed to identify, develop and cultivate new leaders within the potato industry.

idaho potato commission 75th anniversary

Marzo 03, 2012

Idaho Potato Commission celebrates 75 year anniversary

The Idaho Potato Commission is one of the oldest and longest running commodity groups in the country.In 1937, a group of people from the burgeoning Idaho® potato industry joined together to form the Idaho Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Association, la...