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Swiss Hoegger shows their unique separation equipment at Potato Expo 2016

januari 12, 2016

Swiss Hoegger highlights unique separation equipment at Potato Expo Las Vegas

The Swiss Food Processing Equipment Company Hoegger is showing its latest implementation of their (potato) separating technology at the Potato Expo 2016 in Las Vegas

januari 03, 2016

McCain Foods Canada investments in Carberry plant supported by government

Local and Federal Government (Manitoba, Canada) have announced an investment of nearly $380,000 for the McCain Foods potato processing plant in Carberry to increase efficiency, reduce waste and support the sustainable growth of Manitoba’s potato industry. The governments’ investment represents half of the total equipment cost.

december 21, 2015

Serya Alimentos to shake up the South American Potato Specialties Market

The potato specialties factory of Serya Alimentos in Araxá, Brazil started operations in May 2015 and promises to shake up the South American frozen par-fried potato specialties market.

december 01, 2015

Potato Expo 2016 features first Food Truck Chef Competition

For the first time, Potato Expo 2016, the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America, will host a food truck chef competition highlighting the broad appeal of potatoes and mobile food trucks.

november 23, 2015

ConAgra Foods Announces Zero Waste Champions

Continuing in its journey toward zero waste, and in recognition of last week’s America Recycles Day, ConAgra Foods announced its annual Zero Waste Champion award winners.

november 18, 2015

Conagra Foods plans Lamb Weston spin-off

Conagra Foods announces plans to separate into two independent public companies, Conagra Brands ('Diverse portfolio of Leading Brands') and Lamb Weston ('Leading Foodservice Supplier of Frozen Potatoes')

november 12, 2015

McDonalds is testing Sweet Potato Fries in Texas

Mcdonald's is testing sweet potato fries in a number of its restaurants in Texas

Major US project to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia led by University of Michigan

november 11, 2015

Major US project to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia led by MSU

The US Agency for International Development has awarded Michigan State University (MSU) a $5.8 million cooperative agreement to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia. Additional partners include the University of Minnesota and J.R. Simplot as well as in-country partners in both Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Juan Villegas, Coordinador Nacional del Programa Papa, y Oscar Altamirano, biotecnólogo, en la entrega de vitro-plantas de papa.

november 10, 2015

En dos años Bolivia produciría papa para la industria

Pucara, Cardinal y Única son tres nuevas variedades de papas bolivianas que a simple vista parecen tubérculos comunes y corrientes, sin embargo, proyectan ser las más eficientes en el ámbito para el que fueron desarrolladas: la industria alimenticia.

november 05, 2015

US Potato growers support TPP agreement

Based on a review of the recently released Trans-Pacific Partnership
(TPP) agreement text, the National Potato Council (NPC) strongly supports the trade deal reached with
Australia, Brunei, Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore
and Vietnam.

november 04, 2015

New York Fries acquisition by Cara Operations Limited completed

Cara Operations Limited completes acquisition of New York Fries, Canada's premium fresh cut french fry chain.

november 03, 2015

Special Bakers Yeast shows potential to reduce acrylamide in potato products

Renaissance Ingredients Inc. shows the results of its in-house, laboratory-scale analysis of the efficacy of its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker’s yeast for applications in the potato industry.

november 02, 2015

Conagra Foods to sell private label brands to Treehouse Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion

oktober 19, 2015

Employees Conagra Foods hear more about corporate changes

Last Friday, Conagra Foods detailed broad measures, including layoffs, early retirement incentives and cuts to travel and catering, in its bid to save money and boost shareholder return, with the city of Omaha in particular affected.

oktober 14, 2015

Colombia: A pesar del dólar alto la importación de papa procesada sigue en alza

En el país se siembran 129 mil hectáreas de papa, de las cuales el 75% son producidas por pequeños campesinos.

Merchandise Mart in Chicago, the location of Conagra Foods future headquarters

oktober 01, 2015

Conagra Foods cuts 1500 jobs, moves to Chicago

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced restructuring plans to improve profitability, advance its growth agenda and unlock shareholder value. The restructuring includes the elimination of around 1,500 jobs (30% of the company’s global office-based workforce). Conagra Foods also announced the relocation of its headquarters to Chicago.

september 25, 2015

Conagra CEO hints at job cuts and reduced role for Omaha in favor of Chicago/Illinois

ConAgra Foods Chief Executive Sean Connolly is addressing shareholders this morning at an annual meeting at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.

Conagra Foods 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report

september 24, 2015

Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.