Noticias de Los Estados Unidos

Julio 02, 2015

Merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation successfully completed

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between Kraft and Heinz.

Junio 30, 2015

Conagra Foods Announces Q4 Results, Plans to exit Private Label Business

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2015. The company also announced it plans to exit Private Brands operations.

Junio 19, 2015

Potato Growers, Associated Wholesale Grocers, settle lawsuit for $25 million

A federal judge has signed off on a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit between wholesale grocers and US potato farming associations accused of forming a price-fixing cartel.

Way Better Snacks Sweeet Potato Corn Tortilla Chips

Junio 19, 2015

Way Better Snacks Announces Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth, fueling continued expansion

Live Better Brands, makers of the Way Better Snacks brand of tortilla chips and crackers, announces a minority growth-equity investment from Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a leading consumer-focused private equity firm.

Junio 18, 2015

Tasteful Selections Launches #RescuedMoments Potato Recipe Campaign

Tasteful Selections™ inspires consumers to rescue moments and spend more quality time with family by creating delicious time-saving potato recipes with useful cooking tips.

Junio 18, 2015

Increasing International interest in PVMI Potato Varieties

Foreign countries are showing increasing interest in potato varieties developed in the Pacific Northwest and managed by the Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI).

Junio 15, 2015

McCain Foods USA outstanding energy efficiency partner, says Idaho Power

McCain Foods USA was recognized by Idaho Power for its commitment to operational excellence through energy efficiency.

Junio 11, 2015

Potandon Produce Announces A New Idaho Location

Potandon Produce L.L.C., is pleased to announce the addition of another Idaho packing location to their production group. SunRiver of Idaho, Inc. located in Aberdeen, Idaho will pack and ship Idaho russet potatoes starting this month.

Junio 10, 2015

Deep Ridged: A Potato Chip with a futuristic backstory

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has heavily increased her company’s budget for research and development. In fact, she’s doubled it during her tenure. One product to come out of that effort: the Deep Ridged Potato Chip

McDonald's Dengshikou, Beijing, exterior

Junio 10, 2015

McDonalds reports lower global sales for May

McDonald's Corporation has announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.3% in May.

Junio 09, 2015

Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Snack Products

Private Equity firm Permira is to acquire two manufacturers of Better-For-You branded and private label snack products, Medora Snacks, LLC and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation

Junio 08, 2015

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps achieve Non-GMO Project Verification

Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®, the world’s first flat-baked pretzel cracker, has announced that it has achieved Non-GMO Project Verification. Snack Factory will begin introducing Non-GMO Project Verified versions starting in Fall 2015.

Junio 08, 2015

A look at the Innate Potato by FrankenFoodFacts

The blog FrankenFoodFacts recently published a review of the Innate potato of Simplot Plant Sciences. This blog by Layla Katiraee, who holds a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and is a senior scientist at a biotech company, offers the most insightful review of the Innate Potato PotatoPro has seen so far.

Mayo 26, 2015

Nuevo sitio web sobre cadenas de valor en agricultura

La Cadena de Valor del Conocimiento Clearinghouse es una iniciativa liderada por el Programa de Investigación del CGIAR en Política, Instituciones y Mercado, con la colaboración del IFPRI, CIAT, ILRI, IITA, ICRISAT, Bioversity y el CIP.

Mayo 24, 2015

Large Russets in Idaho in short supply

Wada Farms is currently planting next year’s crop. While potatoes from last season are still plentiful in the market and there is no issue with supply, large-sized Russet potatoes will be short in Idaho until new crop comes on.

Mayo 21, 2015

What is Your Health Worth? Snapshot of American Health and Nutrition Perceptions

With the theme “What’s Your Health Worth?”, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 10th anniversary Food and Health Survey is offering a wealth of new insights into Americans’ health and nutrition, including perceptions of their own health.

Saratoga Sweet potato Chips: Sweet Potato Himalayan Salt and Sweet Potato with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar.

Mayo 18, 2015

Saratoga Chips now also offers line of sweet potato chips

Saratoga Chips, America's First Kettle Chip, has announced their product line now includes two flavors of sweet potato chips.

Mayo 17, 2015

USDA publishes 2014 Chemical Use data for Fall Potatoes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) thursday published the 2014 Agricultural Chemical Use survey data for corn and fall potatoes.