Potato News

A new seasoning line can cut product damage by up to 60 per cent compared to traditional vibratory methods, claims the manufacturer.Heat and Control's Revolution system is designed specifically for packaging and on-machine processes.Heat and Control s...

A battle being fought between biggies like Pepsico, Reliance Retail and ITC one that could decide who makes the crisper chip. For the past seven years contract farming has ensured Pepsico to source 40 per cent of its need from Western Maharashtra, pota...

Move over potato chips, there's a new chip in town that's delicious and better for you in more ways than one! With almost two-thirds of Americans currently having a bag of potato chips in the cupboard(1), those seeking better-for-you options are sure ...

Prices of potato crisps, margarine, bakery goods, frozen chips and other foods could be set to jump, due to rising costs of a key ingredient.The cost of sunflower oil has risen to a 20-year high and looks likely to climb higher, because of poor growin...

Wendy’s International Inc. quietly sold its 18-unit Café Express fast-casual chain at the end of July, according to a securities filing by the company. The No. 3 burger brand sold Baja Fresh Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter of 2006 and Tim Hort...

El Ministerio de Agricultura (Minag) informó hoy que promoverá el desarrollo de la harina de papa y de camote (papa dulce) como alternativa ante el incremento del precio internacional del trigo, insumo que es importado para la elaboración de pan.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued subpoenas to 44 food and beverage companies including Coca-Cola Co., McDonald's Corp. and Procter &Gamble Co., seeking information on how they market to children. The companies have 90 days to respond to th...

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced it has joined the Coalition for a Stronger FDA in its efforts to build public support and increase much-needed funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Coalition for a Strong...

Pretzel Crisps got prime time praise on the Food Network's highly popular show 'Unwrapped.' Seen in more than 70 million households, 'Unwrapped' is hosted by Marc Summers who takes viewers behind the scenes to learn more about their favorite foods. Th...

Among P&G’s most likely candidates for disposal;Duracell, Braun, Folgers coffee and Pringles potato chips, Duracell is the most likely to go in the near future, according to three industry bankers. P&G is unlikely to dispose of Folgers coffee o...

The growing demand for natural products has an impact on the ingredients business. WILD, the largest privately owned supplier of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry, perceives huge potential in the market for natural colours. In orde...

The new products are Spicy Potato Bravas in the McCain Potato Gourmet range of ready-to-bake potato dishes;two new seasonal editions to the Potato Winners range, Winter Herb Wedges and Fiery Chilli Wedges;Rustic Roasts, a roast potato that still has it...