Noticias de Los Estados Unidos

WPVGA Proudly Presents Annual Industry Awards

Febrero 21, 2023

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Presents Annual Industry Awards

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point.

Randy Fleishauer, elected as President of the WPVGA Board of Directors for 2023.

Febrero 20, 2023

Fleishauer Elected WPVGA Board President for 2023

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Board of Directors has elected Randy Fleishauer as its President for 2023.

SNAXPO23 is the larger of the two major events organized by SNAC International (SNAXPO and SNX). SNX was held for the first time in 2022

Febrero 19, 2023

SNAC International Unveils SNAXPO23 Show Features

SNAXPO23, to be held March 19-21 in Orlando, FL, will include a Startups Hub, Co-Pack Central, Flavor Showdown, Knowledge Zone, and SNAC Bites.

Febrero 15, 2023

Grote Company Names Jack Grote as Leader of Its New Lifecycle Business Strategy Offering

Jack Grote Assumes Leadership of the Lifecycle Business Strategy at Grote Company, Bringing Programs and Services Beyond Equipment to Food Processors to Maintain, Operate and Extend the Life of Machinery.

Febrero 14, 2023

Unique Snacks Redefines Pretzels with Puffzels Launch

Unique Snacks, a sixth-generation family snack business, is well-known for its variety of Original Splits Pretzels, Pretzel Shells, Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings and award-winning pretzel dips.

Febrero 14, 2023

Agtech: Breaking down the farmer adoption dilemma

Agriculture technology (Agtech) has an adoption challenge. There are multiple barriers to introduction and scaling from an industry perspective. An analysis by McKinsey.

Febrero 09, 2023

Potatoes USA President: Potato Demand Exceeds World Production

The President of Potatoes USA says worldwide demand for the tuber is outpacing production.

TOMRA Food appoints Sean Slevin as new regional sales director for North America.

Febrero 08, 2023

TOMRA Food Appoints Sean Slevin as Regional Sales Director for North America

TOMRA Food appoints Sean Slevin as new regional sales director for North America.

Cara Harbstreet Food and Nutrition Expert

Febrero 08, 2023

Not Just Delicious! Potatoes are also Nutrition Powerhouse

It's the New Year, which means many of us are trying to eat better, save money and find more time in our day. Cara Harbstreet, registered dietitian and intuitive eating expert, recommends a kitchen hero that's a solution for it all: the potato!

Snack Sales Surge During Super Bowl Week

Febrero 05, 2023

Snack Sales in the United States Surge During Super Bowl Week

Snack food sales in the United States jumped 10.5% to USD 616 million during Super Bowl Week 2022, according to new data from IRI commissioned by SNAC International (SNAC).

Dayton snack company Mikesell’s announces closure after more than 100 years

Febrero 05, 2023

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

Mikesell’s, a snack food company based in Dayton, Ohio, has announced it will be closing after more than 100 years in business. Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s, thanked the community, consumers, and partners for their support over the past 112 years.

Frito-Lay Snack Index Reveals Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

Febrero 02, 2023

Frito-Lay Snack Index: Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

With Super Bowl LVII just around the corner, consumers are looking forward to not only rooting for their teams, but also enjoying their favorite snacks alongside family and friends.

Potato retail sales on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022

Febrero 02, 2023

Potato retail sales in the United States on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022

Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October – December 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago.

Febrero 01, 2023

Cockerill Relies on Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS Optical Sorters for Whole Potatoes

UK Potato packer Cockerill relies on five Herbert OCULUS optical sorters from Key Technology to ensure final product quality.

Febrero 01, 2023

Taking horizontal motion conveying to the next level: FastBack 4.0

After more than 25 years and three generations of FastBack, Heat and Control® takes advanced knowledge of horizontal motion conveying to the next level. FastBack 4.0 is the culmination of more 10 years of development and multiple international patents.

Febrero 01, 2023

USDA SCRI funds new research: potatoes and pests – actionable science against nematodes

USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding (USD 6.8M) for Potatoes and Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes (nicknamed PAPAS).