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Government of Canada proposes changes to nutrition information on food labels

Julio 14, 2014

Health Canada to change Nutrition information on Food Labels

Health Canada launched a series of online public consultations on proposed changes that will improve the way nutrition information is presented on labels.

Innate potatoes show less discoloration after cutting

Julio 14, 2014

National Potato Council submits Comments in Support of Simplot's Innate Technology

As part of the second and final public environmental assessment comment period for the J.R. Simplot Company's petition to deregulate its biotech Innate™ 1.0 potatoes, the National Potato Council submitted comments to the Federal Register noting that the technology 'could effectively address key production and processing issues facing the potato industry.'

Potato Growers of Alberta create new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

Julio 14, 2014

Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by the Potato Growers of Alberta and the Potato Processors McCain Foods, ConAgra Lamb Weston and Cavendish Farms

Junio 30, 2014

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and Community Leaders Celebrate Boardman Plant Expansion

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) joined with community and civic leaders today to celebrate the completed expansion of its Lamb Weston frozen potato facility in Boardman, Oregon

Premier David Alward announcing the research investment (courtesy CTV News)

Junio 26, 2014

McCain Foods Canada receives research support of Province of New Brunswick

The provincial government of New Brunswick is investing $5 million in a research and development project at McCain Foods (Canada) which will see the company work with small and medium-sized businesses and researchers from New Brunswick to pursue process improvement, product development and soil remediation initiatives.

Junio 26, 2014

Conagra reports loss for Q4; Lamb Weston potato products posted sales and profit growth

ConAgra Foods, Inc., today reported results for the fiscal 2014 fourth quarter ended May 25, 2014. Lamb Weston potato products posted sales and profit growth, largely due to strong international volumes, as well as productivity initiatives that helped offset crop quality challenges.

Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its capacity

Junio 08, 2014

Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its production capacity

Naturally Potatoes broke ground on a seven-and-a half-million-dollar expansion to its Mars Hill, Maine potato processing plant. The expansion is in addition to a one-million-dollar packaging line upgrade that is nearly completed.

Mayo 20, 2014

McDonald's Kicks-Off FIFA World Cup with global French Fry Packaging Redesign

Starting next Monday, McDonald's will change the look of its iconic red French fry packaging globally with bold, new artwork to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in Brasil.

Mayo 15, 2014

US Frozen Food makers launch USD 30m image campaign

America's leading frozen food makers today launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods through the 'Frozen. How Fresh Stays Fresh.' category education and promotion initiative.

Simplot Aberdeen, ID potato processing plant

Mayo 14, 2014

Simplot delays closure of its Aberdeen and Nampa potato plants

J.R. Simplot Co.'s Idaho potato processing plants in Aberdeen and Nampa, which were scheduled to be closed this spring, will remain open throughout August due to increased demand.

Mayo 11, 2014

Cavendish Farms Jamestown reduces potato imports from Manitoba

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms of Jamestown, North Dakota, United States, has reduced its contracts with Manitoba growers (Canada) to 305,000 hundredweight for 2014

Dan Sawatzky, Keystone Potato Producers Association

Mayo 11, 2014

Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot

Keystone Potato Producers Association based in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, has yet to complete negotiations with Simplot Canada II over a contract for 2014 production.

Burger King ads Burgers and Fries to breakfast menu

Mayo 08, 2014

Burger King adds Burgers and Fries to breakfast menu

Burger King is rolling out a new “Burgers at Breakfast” menu that makes selected lunch and dinner favorites - including french fries - available in the morning alongside the chain’s regular breakfast items.

McDonald's Shake Shake Fries in Hong Kong (2011)

Mayo 08, 2014

McDonald's testing seasoned 'Shakin' Flavor Fries' in the United States

McDonald's will begin testing seasoned fries -- dubbed Shakin' Flavor Fries -- on Friday in the Northern California and St. Louis markets

Mayo 08, 2014

Maine potato growers take hit on price in new contract

Farmers in Aroostook, Maine brace for a tough year as processors pay less and reduce orders by as much as 20 percent.

Mayo 08, 2014

Idaho Potato Growers concerned about delays at McCain Foods Burley

A delay in a $100 million expansion project for McCain Foods USA in Burley, Idaho has area potato growers worried about the status of their contracts to sell produce to the company.

Jeff DeLapp, President, North America, McCain Foods

Mayo 05, 2014

Jeff DeLapp Joins McCain Foods Limited as President, North America

McCain Foods Limited announced today the appointment of Jeff DeLapp as President, North America, effective June 2, 2014.

Abril 24, 2014

McDonald's recognizes Simplot for Community Service

Simplot's Safety Days initiative was recently recognized by McDonald’s Corporation as demonstrating best practices in the “Community Impact” section of the company’s Sustainable Supply awards.