Tendencias Alimentarias de Los Estados Unidos

Octubre 12, 2016

Conagra Foods announces new details for the spin-off of Lamb Weston

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced the record and distribution dates for the spin-off of its Lamb Weston business, which is expected to be effected through the distribution of 100 percent of the common shares of Lamb Weston to holders of ConAgra Foods’ common shares

Octubre 04, 2016

Utz Quality Foods, LLC Completes Acquisition of Golden Enterprises, Inc.

Utz® Quality Foods, LLC, the largest privately held snack food company in the Unite States, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Golden Enterprises, Inc. by Utz Quality Foods, LLC.

Octubre 03, 2016

Visit Heat and Control at IBIE 2016 and get a sneak preview of Ishida’s new X-ray inspection equipment

Ishida has launched a new X-ray IX series of inspection to meet the increase in global demand for accurate quality control systems.

Septiembre 29, 2016

Market Basket Survey: US Food prices down 8% compared to last year, but potatoes slightly more expensive

Lower retail prices for several foods, including eggs, whole milk, cheddar cheese, chicken breast, sirloin tip roast and ground chuck resulted in a decrease in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Fall Harvest Marketbasket Survey. However, potato prices were up slightly.

Septiembre 29, 2016

Food Labeling: FDA is redefining the food claim 'healthy'

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling.

Septiembre 29, 2016

Whole Foods Invests in Online Food Retailer Instacart

As more Whole Foods customers choose to avoid the store and get groceries delivered to their homes through Instacart, the high-end supermarket chain is taking a stake in the four-year-old startup.

Septiembre 27, 2016

Five Guys 'Burgers and Fries' Restaurant Chain Accelerates International Expansion

Five Guys today announced that it is accelerating international franchise expansion with plans to nearly quadruple its global footprint from eight countries to 28 over the next five years.

Septiembre 27, 2016

Conagra Foods acquires Frontera Foods, Inc and Red Fork LLC

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has acquired the packaged foods businesses of Frontera Foods, Inc. and Red Fork LLC, including the Frontera, Red Fork and Salpica brands. These businesses make authentic, gourmet Mexican food and contemporary American cooking sauces.

Septiembre 15, 2016

New Marketing and Communication leadership at the National Restaurant Association

In its ongoing efforts to promote the invaluable role of America's one million restaurants, the National Restaurant Association today announced two new executive leaders in their marketing and communications departments, Deb Billow and Steve Danon.

Septiembre 15, 2016

Idaho Potato Commission Announces Changes in Leadership

The Idaho Potato Commission recently appointed Ritchey Toevs of Toevs Farm as Chairman and Lynn Wilcox of Wilcox, Floyd & Sons as Vice Chairman.

Septiembre 09, 2016

Shearer's Foods recalls certain Meijer brand potato chips

Shearer's Foods, LLC of Massillon, OH is recalling Meijer brand 8.5 ounce packages of No Salt Added Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy and milk

Septiembre 08, 2016

Salty, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Umami, and... Starchy?

Scientists have found evidence that humans can pick up a sixth taste associated with carbohydrate-rich foods. The findings might explain why we love such starchy foods so much.

Septiembre 07, 2016

Jerry Wright Retires from United Potato Growers of America

United Potato Growers of America President/CEO, Jerry Wright, announced his coming retirement at the August 23 Board of Directors meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Septiembre 07, 2016

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: Rural America Is Back In Business

Op-Ed by the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Thomas J. Vilsack, on the developments in rural America.

Septiembre 03, 2016

Martin's Potato Chips sues Old Lyme Gourmet Co. (Deep River Snacks) over kettle logo.

Martin's Potato Chips Inc. has launched a federal trademark infringement lawsuit to fend off what it claims is a competitor's illegal incursion on its kettle logo.

Septiembre 02, 2016

Big Idaho Potato Truck sets sail in New York City Harbor

In New York City, the world’s largest potato on wheels traded its tires for buoys in celebration of the 2016 Idaho® Potato Harvest.

Septiembre 01, 2016

National Potato Council takes USDA staff on Potato Production Tour

USDA staff from the AMS Plant Variety Protection Office and APHIS Biotech Regulatory Services on a tour of the Sterman Masser Potato Farm facilities in central Pennsylvania on August 23.

Agosto 23, 2016

Dr. Potato Is Always On Call For Idaho Potato Questions

When reviewing the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) website analytics for the past year (August 2015-August 2016), IPC staff wasn’t surprised to find that Dr. Potato (alias Don Odiorne, Vice President-Foodservice) had garnered 959,328 page views, nearly 50% of all www.idahopotato.com views.