Tendencias Alimentarias de Los Estados Unidos

Octubre 16, 2019

Frito-Lay Transforma Fábrica De California En Un Modelo Ecológico Incomparable

Snack company Frito-Lay aims to replace all of its existing diesel-powered freight equipment with zero-emission (ZE) and near-zero emission (NZE) technologies at its Modesto, California manufacturing and distribution facility.

Octubre 15, 2019

Spudnik Equipment acquires STC Trailers

Spudnik Equipment Company has reached an agreement to buy STC Trailers, according to a recent press release. Terms were not disclosed. Both companies are headquartered in Blackfoot, Idaho. The acquisition will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020.

Octubre 12, 2019

University of Maine has officially opened its new greenhouse

The University of Maine at Presque Isle marked the completion of its state-of-the-art, four-season Zillman Family Greenhouse with an official opening and dedication ceremony on Friday, Sept. 27.

Popchips acquired by Private Equity firm to start 'Velocity Snack Brands' platform

Octubre 10, 2019

Popchips acquired by Private Equity firm as start of 'Velocity Snack Brands' platform

VMG Partners, a private equity, beginning with the acquisition of the popchips™ brand in North America and most international markets outside of the United Kingdom and Europe.

Septiembre 28, 2019

US-Japan trade deal a positive for potato industry, even without inclusion of fresh

Farmers, ranchers and many others involved in U.S. agriculture are welcoming an announcement of a mini-trade deal between the United States and Japan, a long-time, steady customer of U.S. ag products.

McCain announces Farms of the Future initiative to advance sustainable farming practices

Septiembre 25, 2019

McCain Foods announces Farms of the Future initiative to demonstrate feasibility of sustainable farming

McCain Foods has announced its commitment to a new innovative program, Farms of the Future. The goal of the program is to advance sustainable farming practices by helping to demonstrate their scalability and their economic viability.

Septiembre 23, 2019

McCain Foods joins OP2B, an initiative to enhance biodiversity in agricultural supply chains

McCain Foods joins the 'One Planet Business for Biodiversity' (OP2B) coalition as a founding member. This initiative to protect and restore biodiversity in agricultural supply chains was launched today at the United Nations Climate Action Summit

NPC scholarship goes to Wisconsin student studying silver scurf disease

Septiembre 20, 2019

National Potato Council scholarship goes to Wisconsin student studying silver scurf disease

The National Potato Council (NPC) has named University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student Sofia Giron the winner of its annual $10,000 scholarship. Giron is a fourth-year grad student studying plant pathology.

Septiembre 17, 2019

Sun Sets on 55-Year Potato Co-op

The mood was upbeat and confident at the Malin Potato Cooperative in February of 2015. The Merrill, Oregon, agricultural co-op was preparing to open a brand-new, $7 million state-of-the-art potato packing plant.

Septiembre 10, 2019

Conagra Brands Announces Plans To Build New Innovation Center In Chicago

Today Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced plans to build The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design in Chicago at 350 N. Orleans Street, located next to its existing headquarters in The Merchandise Mart.

Septiembre 03, 2019

Campbell to Sell Europe Potato Chips Business for $80 Million

Campbell Soup Co. agreed to sell its European potato chips business to Valeo Foods Group Ltd. for about 66 million pounds ($80 million), the soupmaker’s latest divestment as it simplifies operations.

Agosto 22, 2019

Oregon Potato Company to acquire assets of bankrupt NORPAC Foods

NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company (OPC) under which OPC will acquire substantially all of the Company's assets.

Agosto 12, 2019

Highlander Partners Announces the Formation of Benestar Brands with the Acquisition of Evans Food Group from Wind Point Partners

Highlander Partners, L.P., a leading middle-market private investment firm based in Dallas, Texas, through its newly-formed food platform, Benestar Brands ("Benestar"), announced the acquisition of Evans Food Group ("Evans") from Wind Point Partners.

Potato Sales United States Retail Up April to June

Agosto 01, 2019

Potato Sales in United States Retail Up from April to June

IRI sales data April through June showed success for potato sales in retail outlets in the United States, reports Potatoes USA.

Agosto 01, 2019

Key Technology Appoints Jeff Nielsen as Area Sales Manager for the Southeast and South Central United States

Processing equipment manufacturer Key Technology has appointed Jeff Nielsen as Area Sales Manager. He will offer Key’s digital sorting, conveying and automation systems to food processors in the Southeast and South Central United States.

WSU Researchers looking at nature itself for help to defend potatoes against threats

Julio 23, 2019

Looking for help in nature itself to defend potatoes against nematodes and scab

WSU plant pathologists Kiwamu Tanaka and Cynthia Gleason are exploring novel approaches to protect the potato crops against nematodes and scab - mobilizing nature itself.

Julio 15, 2019

Tips for keeping farm workers safe from heat stress

Heat-related illness is one of the most common maladies to befall outdoor workers, particularly in agricultural settings.

Julio 09, 2019

Treehouse Foods agrees to sell snacks division (nuts, trail mixes) to Atlas Holdings

Yesterday, TreeHouse Foods, Inc., a leading manufacturer of private label foods, announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Company's Snacks Division to Atlas Holdings LLC.