Noticias de Los Estados Unidos

Febrero 13, 2018

Potatoes USA highlights the power of potato for athletic performance

Four experts in nutrition and athletic performance have partnered with Potatoes USA to create 13 new recipes designed to encourage active consumers to power their performance with potatoes.

Febrero 12, 2018

Disminuye la producción de papa en Canadá y EUA

El Departamento de Agricultura y Estadísticas de los Estados Unidos (USDA) estima que los productores de papa de América del Norte produjeron 506 millones de quintales (1 quintal: 0,056 toneladas) en otoño de 2017. Esa cantidad corresponde a una disminución del 1% con respecto a 2016

Febrero 09, 2018

Pineland Farms Potato Plant now part of Post Holdings

The Pineland Farms Potato company in Mars Hill, Maine - acquired last year by Bob Evans Foods - changed hands again this year as Bob Evans Foods was acquired by Post Holdings.

Febrero 07, 2018

Lamb Weston expansion in Hermiston comes with millions in tax break.

Lamb Weston's $220 million plan for its french fry making operation in Hermiston will come with a 15-year property tax break.

Febrero 01, 2018

New tna Robag 5 VFFS will have its world premiere at SNAXPO 2018

Packaging and Processing systems manufacturer tna has announced that it will unveil the tna robag® 5, the latest generation of its flagship series of industry - leading VFFS technology, in a world premiere at SNAXPO 2018.

Febrero 01, 2018

Genome of the Colorado Potato Beetle studied as a model species for agricultural pest

The Colorado potato beetle is notorious for its role in starting the pesticide industry - and for its ability to resist the insecticides developed to stop it. Now scientists have sequenced the beetle’s genome, probing its genes for clues to its surprising adaptability.

Enero 31, 2018

tna lanza empacadora de alta velocidad

La compañía australiana tna ha anunciado el lanzamiento mundial del tna robag® 5, la última generación de sus equipos insignia con tecnología VFFS líder del mercado, en SNAXPO 2018.

Enero 30, 2018

Barnana Brings the First Organic Ridged Plantain Chip to Market - made from imperfect plantains

Barnana Brings the First Organic Ridged Plantain Chip to Market, and they are made from imperfect plantains.

Enero 25, 2018

Engineered Equipment Manufacturer Duravant to acquire Key Technology

Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology, Inc. (“Key Technology”) (NASDAQ:KTEC).

Enero 17, 2018

McDonald's to source all Packaging from Renewable, Recycled or Certified sources by 2025

McDonald’s announces goals to improve its packaging and help significantly reduce waste to positively impact the communities the company serves around the world.

Enero 13, 2018

When pests graze certain potatoes, yields double

When some Colombian potato varieties are lightly grazed by a pest, the plants respond by growing larger tubers, at times doubling their yields. Researchers see an opportunity and want to know more...

Enero 10, 2018

Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Inc. Launches 'IT'S GOOD TO BE UGLY' Campaign

Uglies are ketttle cooked potato chips crafted by Dieffenbach from potatoes rejected for minor imperfections. This has saved more than 350,000 lbs of potatoes from going to waste since the launch a year ago.

Enero 10, 2018

North America's biggest Potato Industry event is happening this week in Orlando

This week more than 2,000 growers, suppliers, and experts will converge at the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry held in North America, Potato Expo 2018.

Enero 10, 2018

Tasteful Selections highlights bite-sized potatoes in yearlong Fresh Campaign

Tasteful Selections™, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., proudly announces the launch of its yearlong Always Fresh campaign, with insights and inspiration revolving around healthy, nutritious recipes and kitchen tips for more confident meal preparation.

Enero 08, 2018

SNAXPO18 to feature Innovations, Bold Flavors and the Snack Producer of the Year

SNAXPO18, a leading trade show dedicated to the international snack industry, will take place March 12–14, 2018 in Atlanta, GA in a new updated format.

Enero 08, 2018

Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) renamed Food Northwest

The Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) has renamed itself Food Northwest, to better reflect the composition of its membership.

Vanmark Expands its Line of Peelers, Scrubber and Washers with the lower capacity 1820 Series

Enero 07, 2018

Vanmark expands its Peeler-Scrubber-Washer line with lower capacity 1820 Series

Equipment manufacturer Vanmark now offers with the 1820 series a lower capacity continuous Peeler/Scrubber/Washer suitable for potatoes. The new machinery is ideal for processors that increase automation or are upgrading from batch processing