Noticias de Los Estados Unidos

Enero 05, 2015

Washington-Oregon Potato Conference: a regionally popular, prominent event

Once again, the Washington State Potato Commission and Oregon Potato Commission have joined forces in the planning and execution of the 2015 Washington/Oregon Potato Conference, Jan. 27-29.

Enero 05, 2015

TOMRA Sorting Food Heads to Oregon for NWFPA Expo and Conference

TOMRA Sorting Food will display two of its state-of-the-art sorting machines and steam peeling XP valve at the Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) Expo and Conference 2015.

Enero 04, 2015

Fire Destroys Potato Storage buildings of Norman Crooks Farms

Nearly 20 fire departments responded to flames at a Montcalm County potato farm (Michigan) Wednesday, but none of the potato storage buildings, housing farm equipment and millions of potatoes, could be saved

Diciembre 23, 2014

West Coast Labor Dispute is Hurting Idaho Potato Industry

Port disruptions on the West Coast due to labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are hurting Idaho agriculture and Idaho’s exporters.

Diciembre 21, 2014

NPD: Understanding Consumer Dynamics Key to Restaurant Industry Growth in 2015

As the restaurant industry struggles to entice more consumer visits, consumer attitudes and behaviors are shifting.

Diciembre 18, 2014

TOMRA Sorting Food to demonstrate Halo at Potato Expo in Orlando

TOMRA Sorting Food will exhibit its innovative Halo sorting system at Potato Expo 2015, the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America.

Diciembre 17, 2014

Key Technology Appoints Bert Switten as Technical Sales Support Manager, Optical Sorting

Key Technology announces the appointment of Bert Switten as Technical Sales Support Manager, Optical Sorting. He is based at the company’s Sacramento, California USA customer center.

Diciembre 16, 2014

Pepsico introduces Tostitos Rolls! Tortilla Chips

Tostitos, a leading brand from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, has introduced this party staple, a corn tortilla chip – with a tube-like shape – that is sure to be the guest of honor at any gathering.

Bulk potato storage United States (Courtesy IVI)

Diciembre 15, 2014

Major US Potato States held 263 million cwt in stock per December 1, 2014

The 13 major US potato States held 263 million cwt of potatoes in storage December 1, 2014, down 3 percent from 2 years
ago.

Diciembre 14, 2014

United States Potato Board receives 5 million for the promotion of US Potatoes around the world

The United States Potato Board (USPB) received an allocation of $4,998,892 in program year 2015 Market Access Program (MAP) funds from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) at USDA. These funds will be used by the USPB to promote frozen, dehydrated, chip-stock, table-stock and seed potatoes in over 25 countries around the world.

Diciembre 11, 2014

EEUU: Consideran subsidiar papas para madres pobres

Si es aprobado por el por el Congreso, las mujeres de bajos ingresos en Estados Unidos podrán por primera vez pagar por papas con vales subsidiados por el gobierno emitidos por el programa de nutrición infantil Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC).

White potatoes: includes colored regular potatoes too!

Diciembre 10, 2014

US Potato growers score with spending bill provision

Count the potato among the special interests rewarded in the massive spending deal Congress unveiled this week.

SFA CEO Tom Dempsey (left) together with Alison van Eenennaam and Stacey Forshee testified in favor of GMO bill HR4432

Diciembre 10, 2014

Snack Food Association CEO Urges Congress to Approve Federal Standard for GMO Food Labels

Snack Food Association CEO Tom Dempsey today urged Congress to approve legislation creating a federal standard for labeling food produced with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Diciembre 08, 2014

McDonalds Global Comparable Sales For November Down

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 2.2% in November.

Diciembre 07, 2014

Houlihan named WPVGA executive director

Tamas Houlihan has been named executive director of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) by the board of directors, effective immediately.

Diciembre 07, 2014

New Specialty potatoes: Delicious, Nutritious and Colorful

Agricultural Research Service scientists have bred and released colorful new potato varieties. Some have relatively high levels of beneficial red-to-purple pigments called “anthocyanins,” and others have high levels of yellow-pigmented carotenoids

Diciembre 03, 2014

PepsiCo Europe CEO Guimaraes to Replace Abdalla as Global Ops Chief

PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) has announced two leadership appointments to further strengthen the company's management team.

Diciembre 02, 2014

Alexia Foods Introduces Rib Cut BBQ Sweet Potato French Fries

Alexia Foods, a line of premium, all-natural frozen potatoes, breads and side dishes, is introducing the latest stars of the table – new Alexia Premium Seasoned Vegetables and Rib Cut BBQ Sweet Potato Fries.