Tendencias Alimentarias de Los Estados Unidos

Agosto 23, 2016

How Potatoes USA is restructuring the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE)

During the Potatoes USA Summer Meeting held in Seattle August 10, it was announced that the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) has been restructured in an effort to minimize overhead costs and expand research on potato nutrition.

Agosto 23, 2016

Lay's surprises Seattle with Brazilian Carnival to bring the Brazilian Picanha flavor to life

As part of the Lay's 'Passport to Flavor' program, onlookers at the Amazon Treasure Truck in Occidental Square in Seattle, Washington were surprised by an over-the-top cultural experience.

Agosto 22, 2016

A closer look at Lamb Weston's new Innovation Center

Earlier this year, Lamb Weston's opened its new Innovation Center in Richland, with co-creation spaces, fully functioning kitchens and a pilot line. The interior was designed by Lamb Westons design agency, Williams Murray Hamm brand agency (WMH), also responsible for Lamb Weston's new global branding

Agosto 17, 2016

National Potato Council Awards Academic Scholarship for Potato Research to Justin Clements

Justin Clements, a fifth year doctoral student in the Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center working in the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the recipient of the 2016-2017 NPC Academic Scholarship.

Agosto 17, 2016

Good Health Launches Organic Black Bean & Rice Tortilla Chips

Good Health, a creator of better-for-you savory snacks, today announced the launch of Organic Black Bean & Rice Tortillas, the first tortilla chips to join the brand’s portfolio of savory snacks.

RPE: Organic Potato Program continues to expand

Agosto 11, 2016

RPE's Organic Potato Program continues to expand

Organic produce is in record-high demand, selling more than $11 billion worth in 2015 alone. To meet the demand, RPE, Inc., has been continually expanding its organic program.

Agosto 04, 2016

Frito-Lay's Compressed Natural Gas Truck Fleet helps reduce Carbon Footprint

Manufacturer of Potato Chips and Savory Snacks Frito-Lay reached a major milestone this month when its compressed natural gas (CNG) truck fleet logged more than 100 million miles driven on routes across the United States.

Agosto 02, 2016

University of Idaho to partner with the International Potato Center (CIP) in Peru

The University of Idaho is negotiating a partnership with the International Potato Center in Lima, Peru, involving the sharing of scientific expertise and providing UI’s potato program better access to a vast gene bank.

Agosto 01, 2016

Harvest, psyllids & new varieties the hot topics at Texas potato field day

Participants at the 25th annual Texas Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program field day learned that the harvest is underway, that psyllids are threatening unharvested fields and that new varieties are showing lots of promise.

Julio 27, 2016

Former Utz Quality Foods Executive Pleads Guilty To Fraud

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a former Utz Quality Foods, Inc. executive has pleaded guilty to charges that he defrauded Utz out of approximately $1.4 million.

Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of ConAgra Foods

Julio 27, 2016

Conagra Foods completes the sale of JM Swank and Spicetec Flavors and Seasonings

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) has announced the completion of two separate divestitures: the sale of its JM Swank business to Platinum Equity and the sale of its Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business to Givaudan.

Julio 27, 2016

Weather Continues to Devastate Potato Crops in Northeast North Dakota

The heart of "Potato Country" in northeast North Dakota was devastated by baseball size hail that lasted up to 35 minutes last Tuesday night.

Julio 25, 2016

Customers Willing To Pay More For Quality Snacks

As Americans continue to diverge from a traditional three-meals-a-day eating schedule, more are seeking healthy snack options throughout the day, and customers are willing to pay more for high quality healthy snacks.

Julio 25, 2016

Rachael Lynch Joins Potatoes USA as Global Marketing Manager

Potatoes USA is pleased to announce Rachael Lynch has joined its staff as a Global Marketing Manager for institutional foodservice

Julio 21, 2016

McDonald's Gilroy Garlic Fries now available throughout Greater Bay Area

Starting today, McDonald's owner/operators are rolling out Gilroy Garlic Fries throughout the Greater Bay Area.

Julio 21, 2016

Snack Company Good Health launches two new Better-for-you Pretzel variations

Snack company Good Health® has launched two new savory snack varieties: Veggie Pretzels and Gluten Free Pretzels

Julio 20, 2016

New potato variety to be featured at Texas A&M Agrilife field day July 21 near Springlake

The annual Potato Field Day in the High Plains featuring the Texas A&M University AgriLife Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program will be July 21.

Julio 19, 2016

Utz Quality Foods to acquire Golden Enterprises (Golden Flake)

Golden Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLDC) and Utz Quality Foods, Inc. of Hanover, PA announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement on July 18, 2016.