Tendencias Alimentarias de Los Estados Unidos

Septiembre 18, 2013

End Potato Prejudice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Potatoes

It's easy to forget the health benefits of the potato. The humble tuber has acquired a bad rap over the past decade, and it's high time for a tater comeback.

Septiembre 11, 2013

Ben Stein to headline Potato Expo 2014 in Texas

Ben Stein - Actor, Author, Economist, and Pop Culture Icon - will be headlining the Potato Expo 2014 in Texas.

Septiembre 05, 2013

United States Potato Exports Set another Record

Total US potato and product exports for FY13 (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013) increased 4 percent in value to $1,639,911,793 and also rose 4 percent in volume to 1,561,896 metric tons (MT)--both record levels.

Septiembre 05, 2013

Fried in Avocado or Olive Oil: New Boulder Canyon Cut Ridged Potato Chips

To advance its position as one of the nation's premier natural snack food brands, Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods has introduced two new varieties of its Canyon Cut line of kettle-cooked, ridged potato chips that appear in grocery stores this month.

Agosto 28, 2013

Snyder's - Lance acquires snack food distributor Stateline Services Corporation

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), has acquired substantially all assets of Stateline Service Corporation ("Stateline"), a snack food distributor in Massachusetts.

Agosto 27, 2013

Cronología del desarrollo de la papa transgénica

Línea de tiempo que incluye algunos de los eventos más importantes ocurridos en América y Europa durante el desarrollo de la papa genéticamente modificada.

Agosto 27, 2013

A Burger and Fries or a French Fry Burger?

Already heard of the French Fry Burger? Well, I'll bet you will hear a lot about it...

Agosto 26, 2013

Undeclared Allergens main reason for food recalls

In the second quarter of 2013, sixty-five percent of recalls from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) were due to an undeclared allergen.

Agosto 25, 2013

National Potato Commission hosts Oregon farm tour for US EPA regulators

During the week of Aug. 23, the National Potato Council (NPC) led a delegation of five U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees in a crop tour of the Columbia Basin growing area in Oregon.

Agosto 21, 2013

Potato Psyllid Trapping and Management - Focus on Potato webcast

This webcast by the Plant Management Network on Potato Psyllids, responsible for the transfer of the Zebra chip disease consists of two parts:

Agosto 19, 2013

Obesity rates in the United States steady but high

After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates remained level in every US state except for one, Arkansas, in the past year, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2013.

Agosto 19, 2013

Solid Sales Value Growth in US Savory Snacks Market

Sweet and savory snacks experienced a 4% current value growth in the United States in 2012, according to research from Euromonitor International.

Agosto 19, 2013

How often do Americans eat fast food?

Eight in 10 Americans report eating at fast-food restaurants at least monthly, with almost half saying they eat fast food at least weekly.

Agosto 19, 2013

NAPMN Projecting 22.6% Drop in North Dakota Potato Production in 2013

North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) is projecting a 22.6% production drop in the North Dakota Potato crop this fall.

Agosto 14, 2013

NPPGA: US Potato Consumers Should See Relief Soon from high prices

US Consumers frustrated with historically high potato prices should look for some relief at the checkout lane soon when the late summer and fall crops start hitting store shelves.

Agosto 13, 2013

Traci Hiebert appointed international marketing director Idaho Potato Commission

The Idaho Potato Commission has stepped up its global marketing efforts with the addition of Traci Hiebert as the new Idaho Potato Commission international marketing director.

Agosto 13, 2013

Oregon, Washington potato producers looking to expand export opportunities

Officials from Oregon and Washington are working on an upcoming joint trade mission to expand export opportunities for Northwest potatoes.

Agosto 12, 2013

Offutt suing insurance company over potato case

A prominent North Dakota potato farmer who’s among a group of people accused in an alleged price-fixing scheme is suing his insurance company for failing to cover his defense costs.