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december 14, 2009

Washington – Oregon Asian trade mission introduces potatoes to new markets

A joint Washington – Oregon agricultural trade mission was indeed a cross-cultural experience for the visitors as well as the target markets in four Asian cities, November 13-24, 2009. Organized by the Washington and Oregon potato commissions, the purp...

december 11, 2009

US - Canadian potato trade rules, size requirements, adjusted

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a final rule relaxing the rules for imports of smaller-sized Canadian potatoes.The rule, published Dec. 10 in the Federal Register, exempts U.S. No. 1 grade potatoes imported in certain small containers fro...

december 10, 2009

Menu trends 2010 according to Technomic

Challenged with one of the toughest years on record, restaurant operators may be looking ahead to 2010 with an eye towards further cost-cutting measures. Menu innovation, however, also plays an essential role for success over the coming year by enticin...

december 10, 2009

Simplot contribution saves Parma Research Center of University of Idaho

At a meeting today in Twin Falls, the University of Idaho Board of Regents heard details about a proposal between the University of Idaho and the J.R. Simplot Co. focused on the university's Parma Research and Extension Center that both preserves a vit...

december 10, 2009

Manitoba Potato Yields recover due to one of the warm fall seasons on record

It's unusual to see farm equipment working in Manitoba fields in late November -- but that's exactly what happened this year. Cool, wet weather dominated Manitoba's growing season, bringing fears that most crops would see a drastic drop in yields. But...

Frost impacts frying color potatoes PEI.

december 10, 2009

Frost impacts frying colour potatoes PEI

As potatoes began rolling into the two processing plants in Price Edward Island this fall, it became relatively easy to determine when they were harvested. Maybe not the exact date, but at least whether they hit the warehouse before the first of a ...

december 07, 2009

Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest Helps Grow Potato Sales

For its 19th year, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is calling all retailers to put their best display forward in the IPC's Potato Lover's Month (PLM) retail display contest.The Commission's longest-running and most-popular promotion is awarding more ...

december 03, 2009

“Storage Management of Classic Russet Potatoes” released by University of Idaho

Potato growers interested in producing the recently released Classic Russet variety will find detailed information on storing it in a new University of Idaho Extension online publication, “Storage Management of Classic Russet Potatoes.” An early- to mi...

december 02, 2009

Cibus Global & NEU Seed to Develop Potato Crop Protection & Performance Enhancement Traits for North America

Cibus Global, a pioneering plant trait development firm, today announced that it has partnered with Naturally Enhanced United Seed (NEU Seed), a potato grower cooperative based in Idaho, to develop and market improved traits in potato using Cibus’ natu...

november 30, 2009

Combined U.S. Fall Potato and Canadian Potato Production Up 2 Percent From 2008

The 2009 fall potato production for the U.S. and Canada combined is estimated at 494 million cwt, up 2 percent from 2008. The U.S. fall potato production is estimated at 392 million cwt, 3 percent higher than 2008. Canada's potato growers harvested 102...

november 24, 2009

PEI Potato farmers hope aggressive marketing will benefit industry

P.E.I.’s potato farmers are hoping more aggressive marketing will help their industry bounce back after a tough season.Many Island growers met Friday in Summerside for the P.E.I Potato Board's annual general meeting.Board chair Boyd Murphy said this ye...

november 21, 2009

Earl Smith receives PEI Potato Board Award

Earl Smith accepted the P.E.I. Potato Board’s recognition award for his 44 years of service to the potato industry on the Island at the board’s annual banquet at Credit Union Place last night. The Summerside farmer began his career with Canada Packers ...

november 19, 2009

Prince Edward Island government offers Cavendish Farms workers money for training during shutdowns

The union representing Cavendish Farms workers has publicly thanked the P.E.I. government for more than $600,000 in training money.The money will allow employees of the company's two potato processing plants in New Annan who expect to be out of work du...

november 17, 2009

United Potato Growers of Idaho won't fold

Idaho Falls-based United Potato Growers of Idaho, the organization that led the way in encouraging spud growers nationwide to reign in acreage in order to buoy markets, has a new lease on life. At the organization’s fall growers’ meeting Nov. 11, Unit...

november 17, 2009

Sweet potato among six flavour trends for 2010 as identified by Mintel

Mintel has identified six key flavors trends that will be recognizable in 2010 in the US market. Mintel’s flavor predictions for 2010 Cardamom - Known to be intensely aromatic with a strong, unique taste, cardamom will find a home in more than ju...

november 13, 2009

Acrilamida no está asociada con cánceres de tiroides y cabeza

La sustancia química acrilamida, que es un agente potencialmente cancerígeno, no eleva el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer de boca, garganta, cuerdas vocales o tiroides, con una sola excepción. Más allá de una posible asociación con el cáncer de boca en m...

november 09, 2009

US Restaurant Customers want More for Less

Although economists may be reporting an end to the recession, the news has not reached restaurant customers, according to a new survey released today by AlixPartners LLP, the global business advisory firm. Following a study released in March 2009, A...

november 06, 2009

United Potato Growers of Idaho CEO resigns

United Potato Growers of Idaho has lost its leader, and now the organization is considering whether or not to stay in business. Jerry Wright, chief executive officer of the Idaho Falls-based organization, resigned Nov. 3 to pursue other opportunities...