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februari 07, 2018

Lamb Weston expansion in Hermiston comes with millions in tax break.

Lamb Weston's $220 million plan for its french fry making operation in Hermiston will come with a 15-year property tax break.

februari 01, 2018

New tna Robag 5 VFFS will have its world premiere at SNAXPO 2018

Packaging and Processing systems manufacturer tna has announced that it will unveil the tna robag® 5, the latest generation of its flagship series of industry - leading VFFS technology, in a world premiere at SNAXPO 2018.

februari 01, 2018

Genome of the Colorado Potato Beetle studied as a model species for agricultural pest

The Colorado potato beetle is notorious for its role in starting the pesticide industry - and for its ability to resist the insecticides developed to stop it. Now scientists have sequenced the beetle’s genome, probing its genes for clues to its surprising adaptability.

januari 31, 2018

tna lanza empacadora de alta velocidad

La compañía australiana tna ha anunciado el lanzamiento mundial del tna robag® 5, la última generación de sus equipos insignia con tecnología VFFS líder del mercado, en SNAXPO 2018.

januari 30, 2018

Barnana Brings the First Organic Ridged Plantain Chip to Market - made from imperfect plantains

Barnana Brings the First Organic Ridged Plantain Chip to Market, and they are made from imperfect plantains.

januari 25, 2018

Engineered Equipment Manufacturer Duravant to acquire Key Technology

Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology, Inc. (“Key Technology”) (NASDAQ:KTEC).

januari 17, 2018

McDonald's to source all Packaging from Renewable, Recycled or Certified sources by 2025

McDonald’s announces goals to improve its packaging and help significantly reduce waste to positively impact the communities the company serves around the world.

januari 13, 2018

When pests graze certain potatoes, yields double

When some Colombian potato varieties are lightly grazed by a pest, the plants respond by growing larger tubers, at times doubling their yields. Researchers see an opportunity and want to know more...

januari 10, 2018

Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Inc. Launches 'IT'S GOOD TO BE UGLY' Campaign

Uglies are ketttle cooked potato chips crafted by Dieffenbach from potatoes rejected for minor imperfections. This has saved more than 350,000 lbs of potatoes from going to waste since the launch a year ago.

januari 10, 2018

North America's biggest Potato Industry event is happening this week in Orlando

This week more than 2,000 growers, suppliers, and experts will converge at the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry held in North America, Potato Expo 2018.

januari 10, 2018

Tasteful Selections highlights bite-sized potatoes in yearlong Fresh Campaign

Tasteful Selections™, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., proudly announces the launch of its yearlong Always Fresh campaign, with insights and inspiration revolving around healthy, nutritious recipes and kitchen tips for more confident meal preparation.

januari 08, 2018

SNAXPO18 to feature Innovations, Bold Flavors and the Snack Producer of the Year

SNAXPO18, a leading trade show dedicated to the international snack industry, will take place March 12–14, 2018 in Atlanta, GA in a new updated format.

januari 08, 2018

Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) renamed Food Northwest

The Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) has renamed itself Food Northwest, to better reflect the composition of its membership.

Vanmark Expands its Line of Peelers, Scrubber and Washers with the lower capacity 1820 Series

januari 07, 2018

Vanmark expands its Peeler-Scrubber-Washer line with lower capacity 1820 Series

Equipment manufacturer Vanmark now offers with the 1820 series a lower capacity continuous Peeler/Scrubber/Washer suitable for potatoes. The new machinery is ideal for processors that increase automation or are upgrading from batch processing

Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports sales increase for 2018 Q2 of 4% to 825 million

januari 07, 2018

Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports 4% sales increase to 825 million for Q2 FY 2018

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its second quarter 2018 results and updated outlook for fiscal 2018 last Thursday.

januari 04, 2018

Trader Joe's brings 'Fries' to the Snack Aisle with Spud Crunchies Potato Snacks

The new Trader Joe’s Spud Crunchies are essentially salty, crunchy, shelf-stable French fries made from just three ingredients US-grown Russet potatoes, expeller pressed canola oil, and salt.

januari 04, 2018

Boldly seasoned French Fries with a side of warm Nacho Cheese coming to Taco Bell...

Taco Bell's most-anticipated menu item release of the year will be available crisped to perfection with bold Mexican seasoning and served with a dippable side of warm Nacho Cheese, beginning January 25 (United States).

Walla Walla county approves rezoning requests J.R. Simplot to enable the construction of a new potato processing plant

januari 03, 2018

Walla Walla county approves rezoning requests J.R. Simplot, enabling the construction of a new potato processing plant

Re-zoning requests related to the construction of a new Potato Processing Plant by J.R. Simplot in the west side of Walla Walla county (Washington, United States) have been approved, enabling Simplot to move forward.