Tendencias Alimentarias de Los Estados Unidos

Octubre 04, 2018

Turning potatoes into plant sensors for the US Military

Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will lead a new DARPA program of $7.5 million to use potato plants as a new, revolutionary sensor platform to detect environmental threats to deployed troops and civilians.

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Florence still a question mark

Septiembre 23, 2018

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Hurricane Florence still uncertain

The problem for North Carolina’s sweet potato farmers is knowing whether the drenching rains unleashed by hurricane Florence will have the same effect as being inundated by a flooded pond or creek. Some sweet potato fields received as much as 30 inches.

Septiembre 23, 2018

Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks damaged by fire

An equipment fire at the Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks, ND late last Wednesday, forced employees to evacuate and caused an estimated USD 150.000 of damage.

Septiembre 18, 2018

Over 20 jobs and 12 old kettle fryers out at Cape Cod Potato Chips as Campbell Soup looks for cost savings

About a quarter of the workers at the Cape Cod Potato Chips facility in Hyannis, Massachusetts were laid off as two of the three production lines are shut down.

Septiembre 18, 2018

Asia's leading seaweed snack brand is coming to the United States

Nora Snacks, a US subsidiary of the Thai seaweed manufacturer Taokaenoi brings its popular seaweed chips to American palates

Septiembre 02, 2018

Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance

Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits

A new crop of fingerlings means... Party Potatoes are back!

Septiembre 01, 2018

A new crop of fingerlings... Yes, Party Potatoes are back!

Old Oak Farms®, RPE’s core commodity brand, is bringing excitement to the fingerling potato for the third year in a row, with Party Potatoes®.

Wada Farms partners with Genesis to improve organic potatoes availability

Agosto 30, 2018

Wada Farms improves year-round availability organic potatoes in partnership with Genesis Organics

Wada Farms announced this week it has entered into a strategic partnership with organic potato packer Genesis Organics located in Southern Idaho.

Agosto 28, 2018

Environmentally friendly farming practices used by nearly 33% of world’s farms

Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices, while continuing to be productive (sustainable intensification), according to a global assessment by 17 scientists in five countries.

Agosto 27, 2018

tna to showcase its snack expertise at Pack Expo International in Chicago

Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna will present the latest cutting-edge solutions for the confectionery and snack industries at this year’s Pack Expo International in Chicago. One of the highlights in the tna booth is its new tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 seasoning system.

Agosto 23, 2018

To ease the back to school transition, Frito-Lay introduces 'snackable notes'

As kids go back to school, Frito-Lay variety packs offer parents the opportunity to add a special touch to packed lunches: parents can write or doodle directly on their chip bags

Agosto 21, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission website redesigned

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website with more mobile-friendly formats, scroll features, modified layouts and a load-on-demand feature.

Agosto 12, 2018

Range of potato experiments underway at Maine Research Farm (Aroostook)

Farmers, researchers and members of the public gathered at the University of Maine’s Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle last Wednesday to learn about the latest in potato research.

Agosto 06, 2018

ARS scientists streamline process to introduce multiple genes - as is required to make potatoes resistant to late blight

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Albany, California, have found a way to streamline the process that scientists use to insert multiple genes into a crop plant. Simplot is planning to use it to introduce multiple genes into potatoes to make them resistant to late blight

Agosto 06, 2018

Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology

J.R. Simplot has acquired a license for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools. This provides Simplot with another avenue to add desirable traits to fruits and vegetables, including potatoes.

Agosto 06, 2018

Indra Nooyi steps down as CEO of Pepsico; Ramon Laguarta appointed as successor

Indra Nooyi will step down as CEO of Pepsico on October 3rd, but will remain Chairman until early 2019 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. She will be succeeded by Ramon Laguarta.

Potato company RD Offutt halts agricultural expansion in Minnesota

Agosto 04, 2018

Potato company RD Offutt halts controversial agricultural expansion in Minnesota

RD Offutt, the largest potato producer in Minnesota, is backing away from a controversial expansion in the State just south of the Mississippi River headwaters after state regulators insisted on an environmental study of the potential contamination of groundwater.

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance intend to change US Policies on Food and Farming

Julio 12, 2018

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming

Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.