Chips en Snacks uit Noord-Amerika

december 06, 2010

Lance, Inc. and Snyder’s of Hanover, Inc. Announce Merger Completion

Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNCE), and Snyder’s of Hanover, Inc. announced today the completion of their merger, first announced on July 22nd, 2010.

december 03, 2010

Snyder's of Hanover Shareholders Approve Merger with Lance

Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. announced today that its shareholders have approved the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Lance, Inc.

december 02, 2010

Lawsuit alleges Mister Bee owes Utz money

Mister Bee Potato Chip Co. is the target of a lawsuit filed by Utz Quality Foods, claiming the company owes more than $600,000 for shipped goods.

december 02, 2010

Lance shareholders OK Snyder's of Hanover transaction

Lance Inc.'s stockholders have approved its acquisition by pretzel and potato chip maker Snyder's of Hanover Inc.

november 21, 2010

RDO-Calbee employees win top productivity award from Calbee

Calbee Foods Co. of Japan has awarded its top productivity prize to employees at its United States joint-venture RDO-Calbee Foods.

november 20, 2010

Krunchers! Inc. Recalls 18 Cases of Jays Original Potato Chips Because of Undeclared Milk Allergen

Krunchers! Inc. is recalling Jays Original Potato Chips because of Undeclared Milk Allergen

november 17, 2010

Snyder's of Hanover begins construction of largest ground-based solar farm in Pennsylvania

Snyder's of Hanover will begin construction on a solar farm that will be the largest ground-based solar energy system in Pennsylvania

november 12, 2010

State/county grant might expand Casa Grande Frito-Lay plant, could create up to 60 jobs

The Frito-Lay plant in Casa Grande could increase its work force by up to 60 with the help of an economic development loan from the county and state that may not have to be repaid.

november 10, 2010

Fire shut down production at Grippo's Potato Chips

Officials at the Grippo's potato chip plant in Cincinnati, Ohio say a fire damaged their factory to the point that they are unable to produce any snacks.

november 09, 2010

Trends in Canada's restaurant and foodservice industry (2010 USDA Gain report)

Canada's restaurant and food service industry plays a key role in Canada's economy.

november 08, 2010

The French Fry: Alexia Invites you to Reinvent this Culinary Classic

With the mid-term elections behind us, there's still one more critical issue left for Americans to vote on: the future of the French fry.

november 04, 2010

Lance, Inc. Reports Solid Results for Third Quarter 2010

Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNCE) today reported net revenue for the third quarter ended September 25, 2010 of $237.7 million

november 04, 2010

Kartoffelpuffers (German potato pancakes) star attraction at Texas Wurstfest

Beer, sausage and polka are the public faces of New Braunfels (TX) Wurstfest, this towns signature event. But the traditional kartoffelpuffer has become Wurstfest's cult favorite.

november 03, 2010

Frito-Lay replaces noisy Sunchips packaging in the US, but not in Canada

In the last PotatoPro Newsletter 'Chips bags from potato peel? Biodegradable snack packaging' we focused on the changes Frito-Lay was making to the 'noisy'biodegradable Sunchips bags. Sunchips original will continue to be sold in the 'noisy'compostable bags, but all other Sunchips versions will be packed in regular (non-compostable) packaging until an improved biodegradable packaging is developed.

november 02, 2010

Lance Inc. And Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. To Hold Stockholders Meetings On Merger

Lance, Inc. and Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. announced that both companies will hold special stockholders meetings to vote on the combination of their businesses to form a stronger, more dynamic snack food company.

november 02, 2010

Diamond Foods will double the size of the Kettle Brand Chips Plant in Beloit, Wisconsin

Diamond Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND) today announced a $38 million planned expansion of its production facility in Beloit, Wisconsin to meet increased demand for its Kettle Brand potato chips.

november 01, 2010

Boulder Canyon All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips packed in biodegradable NatureFlex cellulose film

Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods, a leading North American snack food manufacturer, has introduced a renewable, fully compostable pack for its line of All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.

oktober 31, 2010

Factory Worker Awarded $30.4 Million for Popcorn Lung

A jury in Cook County jury has awarded 45-year old Gerardo Solis $30.4 million as compensation for having developed a health condition known as popcorn lung'.