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februari 28, 2012

Sweet Potato Tots introduced at Sonic

SONIC is expanding its unique Tots offering by introducing new Sweet Potato Tots to its menu for a limited time. According to data from the USDA Economic Research Service, sweet potato U.S. per capita consumption has been on the rise, even as white po...

februari 28, 2012

American Frozen Food Institute Elects New Board Leadership

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced the election of four officers and nine members to the AFFI Board of Directors. The elections took place on Feb. 20 at the AFFI Annual Meeting in San Diego held in conjunction with the 2012 AFFI...

februari 26, 2012

'You Want McDonald's Fries With That' Contest Winner announced

To celebrate McDonald's delicious French Fries, the company called upon consumers to share the special moments in their lives they want paired with a side of the World Famous Fries by hosting the "You Want McDonald's Fries With That"Contest.

februari 21, 2012

AFFI Frozen Food Convention Matches Attendance Record

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) is pleased to announce that the 2012 AFFI Frozen Food Convention in San Diego has matched the convention's all-time attendance record set two years ago. More than 1,400 members of the frozen food industry ga...

februari 16, 2012

Spuds, science and success in the US

The U.S, potato industry enjoyed a lot of success in 2011, including rising consumption and a big win on a controversial proposal that would have limited spuds in school cafeterias, potato boosters say.

John Richard, the Founder of J.R. Simplot

februari 15, 2012

The amazing tale of Idaho's J.R. Simplot

As with any megafortune, John Richard (J.R.) Simplot's wealth was built from a few simple but revolutionary ideas, much sweat, and a generous glossing of luck. The details of his experience, however, are singular in the extreme.

februari 04, 2012

US spud industry eyes a better fry

Researchers hope to find potato varieties that form less acrylamide, a naturally occurring chemical compound, when cooked.

januari 30, 2012

Mr. Dee's announces 'Steam ‘n Ready' frozen potatoes

Mr. Dee’s Inc. is announcing a new line of microwaveable frozen potatoes that feature a revolutionary packaging technology that enables the potatoes to be steamed right in their bag.

januari 30, 2012

Potato shortage in Manitoba results in production cuts and potato imports from the US

A shortage of locally grown processing potatoes is threatening to make the Canadian province of Manitoba an importer of spuds for the first time in more than two decades and will lead to production cuts in at least one local processing plant.

januari 27, 2012

Domestic potato demand stagnant, says CEO of McCain Foods USA

The North American potato industry continues to battle a misperception about the nutritional value of potatoes, according to the CEO of McCain Foods USA.

januari 18, 2012

French fries image needs work

The French fry appears to be taking sole blame of Americans being obese.

januari 16, 2012

Potatoes: The misunderstood vegetable

An image problem continues to trouble all sectors of the spud industry, according to the Alliance for Potato Research and Education

A J Bussan speaking on acrylamide at the Potato Expo 2012

januari 15, 2012

US Potato industry focusing on acrylamide

The potato industry is behind a unified effort to learn more about acrylamide - which was discovered in food about ten years ago.

december 21, 2011

New Simplot plant in Idaho could cut pollutants

The new JR Simplot potato processing plant in Caldwell could emit less pollution than the facility it will replace, according to an air quality permit application.

december 19, 2011

McCain Foods launches McCain Menu Advantage

To help Canadian foodservice operators and distributors succeed in a highly competitive market, McCain Foods (Canada) has launched McCain Menu Advantage

december 14, 2011

New McDonald's ad touts quality ingredients

McDonald’s Corp. previewed a new ad campaign Wednesday on Twitter, sharing a 15-second commercial that showcases the brand’s ingredients and recognizes the farmers and ranchers in its supply chain.

december 08, 2011

French fries back as USP for QSR’s

For many years you didn’t hear much on french fries from fast food restaurants. And that has hurt the product. If there is no pride invested in the product and if there is no effort to distinguish it from the neighbour’s french fries, quality might slide, the product easily becomes a bulk item and innovation in the category suffers as consequence.