Noticias de América del Norte

Agosto 22, 2019

Oregon Potato Company to acquire assets of bankrupt NORPAC Foods

NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company (OPC) under which OPC will acquire substantially all of the Company's assets.

Agosto 20, 2019

TOMRA Food to showcase breadth of food sorting capabilities at Pack Expo 2019

TOMRA Food will be demonstrating its newest sorting features live at Pack Expo 2019 for four selected industries: vegetables, potatoes, confectionery and petfood.

Tong USA’s first year brings US growers & packers more bang for their buck

Agosto 19, 2019

Tong USA's first year brings US potato growers & packers more bang for their buck

Tong USA’s first year brings US potato growers & packers more bang for their buck.

Agosto 16, 2019

Biena Snacks Secures $8 million Funding Led By Former Snyder's-Lance Execs To Expand Plant-Based Foods

Biena Snacks is set to use the newly raised funding to expand plant-based products.

Agosto 16, 2019

Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019

The United Potato Growers of Canada have released an update on the condition of the Canadian Potato Crop, as per August 15, 2019

Agosto 14, 2019

La escasez de patatas de este año es una anomalía para Canadá

Agosto 13, 2019

Late blight detected in central Wisconsin, southern Washington

Late blight has been confirmed in a potato field in central Wisconsin.

Agosto 13, 2019

Lay's Unveils 60+ New Potato Chip Bags Starring 31 'Everyday Smilers' In Campaign To Donate $1 Million To Operation Smile

From throwing birthday parties for children in need to surprising hospital patients with a furry friend to rehabilitating injured veterans, 31 everyday people are being invited into millions of homes this summer to share their stories and spread smiles.

Agosto 12, 2019

Highlander Partners Announces the Formation of Benestar Brands with the Acquisition of Evans Food Group from Wind Point Partners

Highlander Partners, L.P., a leading middle-market private investment firm based in Dallas, Texas, through its newly-formed food platform, Benestar Brands ("Benestar"), announced the acquisition of Evans Food Group ("Evans") from Wind Point Partners.

Agosto 10, 2019

Mister Bee Potato Chips plans new warehouse as business grows

Mister Bee Potato Chips plans to construct a half-million-dollar warehouse next to its location on West Virginia Avenue in Parkersburg.

Agosto 07, 2019

New Canadian potato variety named after Alliston, spud capital of Ontario

In mid-July, a new variety of potato named Alliston was officially registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, making it the first tater in history to take its name from the potato capital of Ontario.

Agosto 05, 2019

Ivan Noonan Receives Certificate of Appreciation from United Potato Growers Canada

The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) recently presented Mr. Ivan Noonan with a Certificate of Appreciation as a founding Co-Chair of the UPGC, which was formed in 2006.

Agosto 05, 2019

Cavendish Farms to open Potato Research Centre in Prince Edward Island

Canadian potato processing company Cavendish Farms, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, announced last week that it will build a new potato research and plant breeding centre in New Annan, Prince Edward Island.

Potato Sales United States Retail Up April to June

Agosto 01, 2019

Potato Sales in United States Retail Up from April to June

IRI sales data April through June showed success for potato sales in retail outlets in the United States, reports Potatoes USA.

Agosto 01, 2019

Key Technology Appoints Jeff Nielsen as Area Sales Manager for the Southeast and South Central United States

Processing equipment manufacturer Key Technology has appointed Jeff Nielsen as Area Sales Manager. He will offer Key’s digital sorting, conveying and automation systems to food processors in the Southeast and South Central United States.

Julio 31, 2019

'Win-win': Better fertilizer use by farmers saves money and the environment

Dramatic increase in synthetic fertilizers has increased crop yields, but also nitrous oxide emissions

Julio 30, 2019

Cape Cod Potato Chips in Hyannis re-opens for factory tours

Cape Cod® Potato Chips is re-opening its iconic Hyannis Factory Tour in Cape Cod. The Cape Cod® Potato Chip Factory is one of Cape Cod’s top tourist destinations with more than 250,000 visitors annually.