Noticias de América del Norte

U.S. potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022

Abril 17, 2023

United States potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022

In 2022, United States potato exports reached a record USD 2.1 billion in sales. Compared to 2021, volume sales declined -4.2% but were higher than 2018 and 2020 (fresh weight equivalent).

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2023 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2023 Outlook

Abril 10, 2023

Potato Processor Lamb Weston F2023 Q3 Results: Sales up 31 percent YOY, volume flat

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal third quarter 2023 results and updated its fiscal 2023 outlook.

Abril 10, 2023

Jack Link's and Frito-Lay Unite for An Iconic Collaboration Creating Epic New Snacks with Bold Flavors

In a first-of-its-kind mash-up, Jack Link's and Frito-Lay are combining Jack Link's high-quality meat snacks and Frito-Lay's fan-favorite flavors to offer snackers the new Jack Link's Doritos® Spicy Sweet Chili flavored and Flamin' Hot® flavored Original beef jerky and meat sticks.

Abril 09, 2023

Jackson’s Bolsters Sales & Marketing Team to Support Strong Brand Growth

Jackson’s®, a sweet potato chip snack brand in the United States, is expanding its sales and marketing team by adding three knowledgeable brand leaders to drive distribution throughout the country.

Abril 08, 2023

United Potato Growers of Canada elect new Officers and Directors

At the Annual General Meeting on March 13th, CEO of Kroeker Farms in Manitoba, Wayne Rempel was elected as the new Chair of the United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) after serving several years as the Secretary.

The Newest Easter Trend You Have to Try: Painting Potatoes

Abril 07, 2023

Easter Trend we HAVE to promote on PotatoPro: Painting Potatoes instead of eggs

Painting Easter potatoes? Why not? Families love their tried-and-true Easter traditions, but sometimes, you just need to scramble things up - and save some money in the process...

Abril 06, 2023

Black Gold Farms welcomes Heath Webber to lead financial team

Heath Webber, CPA, joins Black Gold Farms as Chief Financial Officer. Webber has more than 30 years of finance experience and a combined ten years in the CFO role.

AgriShield becomes the first risk management platform in North America to receive top marks from the International Farm Sustainability Assessment

Abril 06, 2023

AgriShield risk management platform receives top marks, meets Gold International Farm Sustainability Assessment standards

AgriShield®, a comprehensive risk assessment and planning tool created by Farm Management Canada, is the first and only Canadian risk management platform that meets the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) standards at the highest level – GOLD.

Abril 05, 2023

Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Frito-Lay and Quaker announced the opening of an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Center at its R&D headquarters. The Learning Center will be used to field test, measure, and analyze compostable packaging with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.

Abril 04, 2023

Chesapeake Spice and Elite Spice Win 'SNAXPO23 Flavor of the Year' Contest Awards

SNAC International congratulated the winners of SNAXPO23’s Flavor of the Year Awards: Elite Spice for their 'savory' DC Signature Mambo Sauce, and Chesapeake Spice for their "sweet" French Toast flavor.

Abril 04, 2023

Potato Planting started for Black Gold

According to Director of Operations in the Midwest for Black Gold Farms Keith Tinsey potato planting on their farm in Northcentral Indiana has started.

Abril 04, 2023

USDA swears in 32 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors

On March 14, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture conducted a swearing-in ceremony for 30 producer members and two importers to join the Potatoes USA Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting.

Abril 04, 2023

SNAC International Installs 2023-2024 Officers and Directors

SNAC International Business Members unanimously approved a new slate of officers to serve on the Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors.

Resolution to recognize potato as official Oregon vegetable packs a peel

Marzo 29, 2023

Oregon Senate Recognizes Potato as Official State Vegetable in 'Spudtacular' Display

On Wednesday last week, the Oregon Senate adopted a resolution declaring an official state vegetable and yes, you guessed it, it is the Potato!

Marzo 28, 2023

Snack Manufacturer Naturally Homegrown Foods (NHF) Wins 2022 BC Export Award in the Consumer Products Category

Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. (NHF), the leading natural snack food manufacturer, has been awarded the 2022 BC Export Award in the Consumer Products Category recognizing the company’s success.

Marzo 27, 2023

Penobscot McCrum Potato Factory Won't Be Rebuilt After Fire, Company Shifts Focus to Washburn Facility

The Penobscot McCrum potato factory in Belfast will not be rebuilt after a massive fire destroyed the facility one year ago.

Marzo 23, 2023

Vanmark Announces New In-Plant Vine Remover Machine for Potato Processors

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announced the launch of its vine remover machine. The new machine removes vines from potatoes as they come in from the field.

Marzo 23, 2023

Cavendish Farms Wins 2023 Product of the Year Canada Award

It is time to update your shopping list. Cavendish Farms announced that it has won the prestigious Product of the Year Canada Award for its All-Day Breakfast Mini Quick Cook Hash Brown Patties.