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maart 02, 2019

Lay's 'Turn-Up the Flavor': Music inspired Potato Chip Flavors

In partnership with artist Bebe Rexha, Frito-Lay launches three limited-time-only potato chip flavors inspired by Music

februari 26, 2019

AFFI: Frozen Food Aisle making a strong comeback

A recent research report, the Power of Frozen by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) examines drivers for growth in retail frozen foods.

Amazon appointed the former CEO of Pepsi to its board

februari 26, 2019

Indra Nooyi, former CEO of Pepsico, appointed to Amazon's board of directors

Amazon said on Monday it named former PepsiCo Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi as a director of the company and appointed her to the audit committee of the board.

februari 22, 2019

Rapidly expanding Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone acquires Rite Stuff Foods

European Frozen Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone Group announced earlier this month it had completed the acquisition of the Idaho based company Rite Stuff Foods Inc., a manufacturer specialised in the production of potato snacks.

Wilcox Fresh welcomes new Justin Reynolds as new CEO

februari 20, 2019

Potato company Wilcox Fresh welcomes Justin Reynolds as its new CEO

Potato grower and packer Wilcox Fresh has appointed Justin Reynolds as the company’s new CEO.

februari 18, 2019

Black Gold Farms appoints Kerwin Bradley as Chief Production Officer

Black Gold Farms recently announced that Kerwin Bradley has joined the organization as the Chief Production Officer (CPO). As CPO, Kerwin will support all aspects of crop production and sit on the executive team.

februari 12, 2019

Rap Snacks Potato Chips reveal four new Cardi B flavors

Rap Snacks, the company that uses rappers to promote the brand’s different flavors, has now boosted its inventory by putting out four different flavors of Cardi B chips.

februari 11, 2019

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association elects new boards

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) selects new boards.

februari 11, 2019

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes voted product of the year 2019 in the United States

Idahoan Foods, LLC announced today that its Idahoan® Family Size Mashed Potatoes has been named Product of the Year for 2019, receiving top honors for the Side Dish Category.

februari 10, 2019

Is a second French Fry Plant coming to Caldwell, Idaho?

McCain Foods USA is looking to buy a property for a 100,000 square feet facility in Caldwell, Idaho, for what we assume would be production plant for frozen french fries.

februari 07, 2019

Florida potato harvest begins

Florida's potato harvest has kicked off and growers are happy with conditions during the growing season thus far.

februari 05, 2019

Bob Evans Farms introduces fresh, never-frozen, pre-cooked potato wedges: 'Steamables'

Bob Evans Farms launched a new 'Steamables' line with three varieties of fresh, never frozen, pre-cooked potato wedges: Sea Salt Red Potato Wedges , Steak House Red Potato Wedges, and Garlic Red Potato Wedges.

januari 31, 2019

Pringles 'flavor-stacking' back at the Super Bowl with depressed Alexa ad

Pringles made its Super Bowl debut in 2018, introducing Americans to the phenomenon 'Flavor Stacking.' This year, the Pringles brand is returning to the Big Game, showcasing a new advertisement in their 'Flavor Stacking' campaign.

januari 31, 2019

McCain Foods USA to close Colton frozen vegetables plant

McCain Foods USA announced the closure of its production plant in Colton, California, laying off about 100 workers. The processing facility produces roasted, caramelized and sauteed frozen fruits and vegetables.

januari 29, 2019

East Idaho Potato growers barely break even, according to University of Idaho report.

Idaho potato farmers are getting paid about the same amount for their spuds as they're investing in raising them, according to a University of Idaho Extension agricultural economist's report, presented during the Idaho Potato Conference.

januari 27, 2019

United States Potato Industry hopes to export to China

Oregon Potato Commission CEO Bill Brewer told the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference in Kennewick, Washington, that US industry leaders hope negotiations will open China to fresh potatoes.

januari 26, 2019

How much snacks do Americans eat during the Super Bowl?

Just how many snacks do Americans eat watching the Superbowl? SNAC International, the international trade association for the snack industry, looked into this and figured out how many snacks Americans purchased for the Super Bowl

The Good Crisp Announces Investment to Fuel 2019 Expansion

januari 24, 2019

The Good Crisp Company receives investments to Fuel Expansion

The Good Crisp Company, a brand of guilt free stacked chips, announced the closing of a new round of financing from CircleUp Growth Partners, a leading venture fund for innovative early-stage consumer brands.