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heart shaped potato (Courtesy: APRE)
Abril 30, 2015

Teenagers’ potassium intake may lower blood pressure in adulthood

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that a diet high in potassium may protect teenagers from high blood pressure in adulthood. Since potatoes are a major dietary source of potassium, the potato sector should take note of this research.
Potato protoplasts expressing green florescence to demonstrate high transformation efficiency.
Abril 15, 2015

Cellectis reduces cold sweetening in potato by inactivating a single gene

Cellectis Plant Sciences, Inc. has announced today that the Plant Biotechnology Journal has accepted the publication of its peer-reviewed manuscript demonstrating the phenotypic validation of potato lines developed by inactivating a single endogenous gene responsible for sugar accumulation when stored at cold temperatures.
Brent Ruby, director of the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism at the University of Montana
Abril 15, 2015

Study: Fast Food Just As Effective For Recovery as Sports Supplements

University of Montana researchers have good news for endurance athletes hankering for a burger and fries after an intense workout: Dig in.
Idaho potato growers accept slight price cut in processing contracts
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.
Associated Wholesale Grocers
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.
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Snack Food Association is looking beyond core membership as part of rebranding
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.
Estudio evidencia que los consumidores americanos pagarían más por papa transgénica más saludable
Marzo 30, 2015

Estudio evidencia que los consumidores americanos pagarían más por papa transgénica más saludable

La investigación ha medido las actitudes de los consumidores hacia productos potenciales con menores niveles de acrilamida.
Simple cooking method with oil creates heat-stable resistant starch in rice, claim researchers
Marzo 30, 2015

Simple cooking method with oil creates heat-stable resistant starch in rice, claim researchers

Scientists have developed a new, simple way to cook rice that could cut the number of calories absorbed by the body by more than half - by transforming part of the soluble amylose in resistant starch.
Continuous mixer makes slurries on demand
Marzo 30, 2015

Continuous mixer makes slurries on demand

Spray Dynamics’ new Slurry On Demand continuous mixer ends the waste and delay normally required to produce pumpable slurries of oil-based seasonings, chocolate, and other coatings.
Price Elasticity varies based on potato variety and packaging size: everyday potatoes and large pack sizes are less elastic (Nielsen Perishables Group Price Elasticity Study 2014)
Marzo 29, 2015

Consumer price sensitivities in the potato category

New research from the United States Potato Board (USPB) reveals the complexity and range of price sensitivities within the potato category.
Wisconsin Spudmobile to Make Appearance at 2015 WPS Farm Show
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.
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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.
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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.
Ryan Krabill
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.
Prince Edward Island Potato tampering investigation ongoing
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.

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