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Septiembre 01, 2014

NPC Academic Scholarship awarded to Cornell Grad Luis da Silva

The National Potato Council (NPC) is pleased to award Washington Luis da Silva, a plant pathology Ph.D. student at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., its 2014-15 Academic Scholarship.

Agosto 28, 2014

Andy Jensen leads Potato Association of America

The Potato Association of America’s new president says the organization aims to provide the industry with the best research and information available. Andy Jensen took over as president of the research organization in July.

Agosto 26, 2014

La humilde papa pierde lugar en EE.UU.

Cae el consumo por la competencia de alimentos supuestamente más sanos y por el menor tiempo disponible para cocinar.

Agosto 25, 2014

Saratoga Chips sees strong growth under new ownership

Saratoga Chips, America’s first kettle chip, has achieved strong growth since new owners purchased the company in the summer of 2013.

Agosto 25, 2014

Potandon Produce Takes The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Potandon Produce is stepping up to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and make a donation to the ALS Association. Steve Ottum, COO at Potandon threw down the gauntlet.

Agosto 25, 2014

Snack Food Association releases Statement on Sodium and Cardiovascular Disease Studies

“Research released on sodium and cardiovascular disease in today’s [August 14] New England Journal of Medicine adds to the national discussion of sodium's role in the American diet,” says Snack Food Association (SFA) CEO Tom Dempsey.

Strike at Simplot Grand Forks ended as a deal is reached

Agosto 25, 2014

Strike at Simplot Grand Forks over as deal is reached

Workers at the J.R. Simplot Co. potato processing plant in Grand Forks have reached a contract agreement with the company after being on strike for almost three weeks.

Agosto 23, 2014

Fresh Solutions Network Side Delights Gourmet Petite Potato Product Line Awarded

Fresh Solutions Network has been named as a finalist for the 2014 PMA Impact Awards in Excellence in Packaging for their innovation and excellence in the Side Delights Gourmet Petite potato product line.

Amy Burdett, Marketing Operations Director, USPB

Agosto 23, 2014

Amy Burdett Joins US Potato Board as Marketing Operations Director

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce Amy Burdett has joined its staff as Marketing Operations Director in the Denver office.

Agosto 19, 2014

Northern Ireland: Potato industry agree to collect potato promotion funding

The Ulster Farmers Union has held a meeting with potato industry stakeholders to discuss the best way forward for the industry with potato packers, merchants and producers agreeing that a promotions and marketing campaign is needed to address the continual decline in potato consumption.

Agosto 19, 2014

Burger King Stores Discontinue Satisfries as Sales Fizzle

After less than a year of being on the menu, Burger King is getting rid of its lower-calorie french fries, called Satisfries, at most of its restaurants.

Agosto 11, 2014

Simplot Aberdeen closure delayed once again

The J.R. Simplot plant in Aberdeen is still up and running, after it was scheduled to officially close its doors on July 31, but a delay in the start-up of the production in the new Caldwell plant has it rescheduled to close Sept. 2.

The poor performance occurred during the company’s global sponsorship of the World Cup.

Agosto 11, 2014

McDonalds reports worst monthly results in more than a decade

McDonald’s Corp. reported Friday its worst monthly same-store sales results in more than 10 years as it continues to be hammered by supplier woes in China and consumer malaise at home.

Gary Rodkin at launch "Conagra Foods you love" in 2010 (Courtesy: Bailey Lauerman)

Agosto 11, 2014

Gary Rodkin, ConAgra Foods CEO, Announces Intent to Retire

ConAgra Foods, Inc., announced today that Gary M. Rodkin, chief executive officer, has informed the ConAgra Foods Board of Directors of his intention to retire at the end of the company’s fiscal year, May 2015

Agosto 10, 2014

Sub surface drip irrigation saves water, fertilizer

A Florida-based potato farmer who recently won an award for his sustainable irrigation methods firmly believes all farmers should adopt the system for the good of the planet.

Agosto 07, 2014

Strike at Simplot Grand Forks Potato Processing Plant

After a day-long union meeting, employees of J.R. Simplot went on strike, picketing outside the potato processing plant in Grand Forks at about 6 p.m. Monday.

Agosto 06, 2014

Make the Perfect Potato Salad with help of the Idaho Potato Commission

With more than 100 potato salads in its rich recipe database, as well as tips from the experts and how-to videos, the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) website is your top resource for this popular summer side dish.

Agosto 06, 2014

Lawsuit challenging Kettle Chip 'Reduced Fat' Claim Will Proceed

The makers of Kettle brand chips persuaded a federal judge to dismiss claims that its 'reduced fat sea salt chips' were falsely advertised, though the judge gave the plaintiff leave to amend his complaint.