Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa de Las Américas

Octubre 04, 2011

National Potato Council applauds US Administration for sending trade pacts to Congress

The following statement is from Randy Hardy, Vice President of Trade Affairs for the National Potato Council (NPC) and owner of Hardy Farms, a potato growing operation in Oakley, Idaho, on the transmission by the Obama Administration of the pending fre...

Octubre 04, 2011

Papa congelada prefrita del Perú será exportada a Chile, Argentina y Bolivia

En los últimos cinco años, la demanda por las papas congeladas prefritas se incrementó en un 35% por año a nivel mundial. Y se espera que siga creciendo de manera sostenida, así lo indicó Armando Espinoza La Torre, gerente de ventas de la empresa Del A...

Octubre 03, 2011

Could new potato variety upset competitive position potato regions?

Will a newly discovered russet potato variety make the Red River Valley a yield contender with the Pacific Northwest? Carl Hoverson of Larimore, N.D., thinks so, and — as one of the key growers for the Simplot-processed potato plant in Grand Forks, N....

Septiembre 28, 2011

Burger King® Canada Expands Poutine Offering

BURGER KING® Restaurants of Canada, Inc. is on a mission to become the nation's #1 destination for all things poutine by expanding their Classic Poutine offering: For a limited time, you can try the new ANGRY POUTINE™ and POUTINE WITH BACON.

Septiembre 22, 2011

Conagra Foods publishes 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading packaged food companies, today released its 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report, providing a detailed look at the company's efforts.

Septiembre 20, 2011

Conagra Foods reports Q1 2012 results;price increases at Lamb Weston

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today reported results for the fiscal 2012 first quarter ended Aug. 28, 2011. Following are selected statements from the release deemed of interest for the potato- and food industry. Read the full news release Diluted EPS from co...

Septiembre 15, 2011

US potato industry confident it can gain back market share in Mexico

The U.S. potato industry is confident it can gain back the significant market share it lost in Mexico over a cross-border trucking dispute once the issue is resolved and remaining tariffs on U.S. products are lifted. Having watched its revenue from fr...

Septiembre 14, 2011

US Potato exports at record high

US potato and product exports were a record $1,350,213,480 and 1,366,649 metric tons for the July 2010–June 2011 fiscal year. This is a 15 percent increase in value and 11 percent increase in volume. On a fresh weight equivalent basis, this represents ...

Septiembre 08, 2011

ConAgra Foods Recognized in Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading packaged food companies, today announced that it will be added for the first time to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America. One of the world's most recognizable sustain...

Septiembre 06, 2011

Zagat: Best French Fries at McDonald's

Zagat released results of its 2011 Fast Food survey based on responses from 6,064 Zagat.com diners who ate at chain outlets at least once a month. The survey covered 103 major fast-food chains, and survey respondents weighed in on everything from break...

Septiembre 03, 2011

Manitoba Potato producers face challenges

Manitoba potato growers have had a tough go this season, but are pulling through. The threat of late blight and irrigation issues have taken their toll on potato growers, but the direct delivery season is getting underway. Some farmers were forced to...

Agosto 30, 2011

J.R. Simplot Announces Staffing Changes at Grand Forks and Portage la Prairie Facilities

There has been some restructuring at the J.R. Simplot Midwest Raw Department. James Kim has accepted the position of Regional Raw Procurement Manager for the Midwest and will be based in Grand Forks. Kim will be responsible for North Dakota and Manito...

Agosto 30, 2011

McCain Foods (Canada) launched potato medleys

With summer drawing to a close and home, school and work calendars filling up once again, parents are looking for quick and wholesome dinner options for their busy families. McCain Foods (Canada) is launching a new product that is perfect for parents ...

ConAgra Lamb Weston Delhi sweet potato plant

Agosto 25, 2011

Food Processing Awards ConAgra/Lamb Weston 2011 Green Plant of the Year

ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston sweet potato processing plant in Delhi was recognized as "2011 Green plant of the Year"in a contest organized by FoodProcessing.com. The plant was selected by readers from three finalists: Faribault Foods' main pl...

Agosto 25, 2011

Idaho Potato shortage forces early harvests

This season’s harvest is shaping to be a bit backwards for Aberdeen, Idaho, grower Ritchey Toevs. Normally by Aug. 23, Toevs would be winding up his grain harvest, leaving his potatoes in the ground for another month. Due to cool, damp weather this su...

Agosto 15, 2011

US Potato Sales & Utilization estimates by the United States Potato Board

The USPB is pleased to deliver the industry’s sales and utilization estimates for calendar year 2010. The full report is attached following this story.

Agosto 09, 2011

US Potato Board Seminars Inspire New US Mashed Potatoes Uses

What can you do with mashed potatoes? Just about anything! That is the message Asia’s food service operators took home from seminars recently conducted by the United States Potato Board (USPB) international marketing program. The mashed potato seminar...

Agosto 07, 2011

McCain Argentina: La cosecha de papa fue 'muy superior' a la del año pasado

Gerentes y representantes de McCain, junto al intendente de Balcarce, José Echeverría;productores y empresarios rurales del sudeste bonaerense compartieron anoche una cena en el Hermitage Hotel. Con rindes promedio de 50 toneladas por hectárea, la cos...