Asociaciones de Industrias de América del Norte

Idaho Potato Commission redesign website

Agosto 27, 2015

Idaho Potato Commission redesigns website

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently updated its website to make it easier than ever for consumers to spend quality time online with Idaho® potatoes.

Agosto 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.

Agosto 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.”

Agosto 10, 2015

National Potato Council awards 2015/16 academic scholarship

The National Potato Council awards its 2015-16 Academic Scholarship to Shunping Ding, a PhD. student in Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Agosto 10, 2015

Wisconsin Badger CommonTater now available online

Badger Common’Tater, a leading source of news, education and highlights of Wisconsin’s potato and vegetable industry is now available online.

Julio 29, 2015

2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute now accepting applications

The National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are accepting applications for the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) class of 2016.

Julio 29, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers host PEI Potato Social

On Sunday, August 9th, 2015, the potato growers of Prince Edward Island are hosting the first ever Prince Edward Island Potato Social to thank fellow Islanders and potato-loving visitors for their support in the past year.

Julio 09, 2015

United States Potato Board Realigns Retail Marketing Program Staffing

United States Potato Board Chief Marketing Officer, John Toaspern, has issued the following statement regarding the recent news longtime USPB Retail Marketing Consultant, Don Ladhoff, has joined Black Gold Farms after the expiration of his contract with the USPB

Junio 30, 2015

Potato Industry raises Award for tips on needles in potatoes to CAD 500 000

The potato industry in Prince Edward Island has opted to increase the value of the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the iindividual(s) responsible for the deliberate insertion of metal objects into potatoes up to $500,000 until August 15th, 2015.

Abril 12, 2015

Idaho potato growers accept slight price cut in processing contracts

Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative growers have agreed to a contract that slightly reduces potato prices but requires processors to accept at least 90 percent of their 2014 acreages with individual farms.

Abril 10, 2015

Settlement deadline in 'potato cartel' case extended

Settlement negotiations are apparently ongoing in the federal potato price-fixing case that wholesalers, retailers and consumers filed six years ago against United Potato Growers of America and others.

Caitlin Mueller (left) and Renee O’Brien (right) are appointed as Meeting Planner and Assistant Marketing Manager respectively

Abril 06, 2015

United States Potato Board announces staff additions

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce Caitlin Mueller as Meeting Planner and Renee O’Brien as Assistant Marketing Manager, effective April 1, 2015.

Abril 06, 2015

Snack Food Association is looking beyond core membership as part of rebranding

In response to changing consumer trends and a constantly evolving market, the Snack Food Association (SFA) plans to go beyond the snack aisle and reach out beyond its core membership base to attract new members who serve the broader snacking occasion.

Marzo 24, 2015

Wisconsin Spudmobile to Make Appearance at 2015 WPS Farm Show

This week, the Wisconsin Spudmobile - Wisconsin’s traveling billboard - is in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the annual Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Farm Show at the EAA Grounds.

Marzo 19, 2015

Carl Hoverson elected Chairman of the United States Potato Board

North Dakota, potato grower Carl Hoverson was elected Chairman of the United States Potato Board (USPB) at the organization's 2015 Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Marzo 13, 2015

New Potato Variety - Caribou Russet - released by Maine Potato Board and the University of Maine

The University of Maine and the Maine Potato Board have released a new potato variety, Caribou Russet.

Marzo 05, 2015

Ryan Krabill Named First Ever US Potato Board Director of Research & Analysis

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce industry veteran Ryan J. Krabill has joined its staff in the newly-created position of Director of Research & Analysis.

Marzo 05, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato tampering investigation ongoing

The investigation into a food tampering case involving sewing needles inserted into potatoes is still active, reports Prince Edward Island RCMP spokesperson, Sgt. Leanne Butler.