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november 14, 2016

Red River Valley Potatoes launches New Website

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has launched a new website, one entirely dedicated to promoting potatoes grown for the fresh market and branded as Red River Valley Potatoes. Fittingly, the new web address is RedRiverValleyPotatoes.com.

november 11, 2016

Columbia Basin potato farmers pleased with harvest

As fall potato harvest wraps up around the Columbia Basin, farmers are expecting above-average yield and quality thanks to an exceptional growing season.

november 10, 2016

ConAgra Foods Completes Spin-off of Lamb Weston Business and Becomes Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Inc., has completed the previously announced separation of its Lamb Weston business. The company’s name change has also become effective.

november 10, 2016

New 'Big Idaho Potato Truck' Commercial starts airing tomorrow.

The Idaho Potato Commission is on a roll! Tomorrow they start airing the latest installment in their series of commercials starring the Big Idaho® Potato Truck, now in its sixth(!) year.

Method developed to predict root mass of shrubs may be helpful for potato crop as well

november 10, 2016

Method developed to predict root mass of willow shrubs may be helpful for potato crop as well

Scientists at Cornell University have developed an electric capacitance measurement that is able to predict the root mass of shrubs and trees. What's more, they hint it may helpful for tubers and root crops as well

november 09, 2016

tna launches first ever high-speed VFFS Packaging System with Integrated Labeler and Inserter at Pack Expo

tna has launched the first ever VFFS packaging system with fully integrated labeler and inserter, making it the only manufacturer in the world that offers a completely integrated turnkey packaging system.

november 04, 2016

Tomra lanza la clasificadora 5A para la industria de la papa

TOMRA Sorting Food presenta en Pack Expo 2016, Chicago, 6 al 9 de noviembre, el equipo TOMRA 5A. Los industriales pueden visitar el stand E 7335, Upper Lakeside Center, para aprender más sobre la nueva máquina de clasificación y ser testigos de primera mano.

november 04, 2016

Good Health Debuts New 'Eat Your Vegetables' Chips

Good Health®, creator of crunchy, crave-worthy snacks that make it easy to make better choices, has launched its new Eat Your Vegetables® chip lineup.

november 04, 2016

Frito-Lay brings Doritos to the Freezer Aisle: Doritos Loaded

Doritos, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, today announced its boldest nacho snack yet: Doritos Loaded, a bite-sized, triangle-shaped snack loaded with melted cheese and covered in a crispy Doritos-flavored crust.

TOMRA 5A Sorter for the Potato Processing Industry launched at Pack Expo 2016

november 03, 2016

TOMRA 5A Sorter for the Potato Processing Industry set to launch at Pack Expo 2016

TOMRA Sorting Food is set to launch the TOMRA 5A - a state-of-the-art machine for the potato processing business - at Pack Expo 2016 in Chicago, November 6-9.

november 02, 2016

Inventure Foods Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Inventure Foods, Inc., a leading specialty food marketer and manufacturer, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 24, 2016.

oktober 31, 2016

At Pack Expo Heat and Control shows the latest equipment of FastBack, Spray Dynamics, CEIA and Ishida

Heat and Control, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and supplier serving food and non-food industries, will showcase processing, conveying, coating, seasoning, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems at Pack Expo International 2016.

The manufacturer of Pasta Chips - Vintage Italia - receives capital injection to speed up expansion

oktober 27, 2016

The manufacturer of Pasta Chips - Vintage Italia - to receive a capital injection to speed up expansion

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LP (ACAP), along with Silas Capital and Emil Capital Partners, announced it is leading a $3 million financing round in Florida-based Vintage Italia, the manufacturer of Pasta Chips.

oktober 26, 2016

USDA clears Calyxt potato modified to withstand bruising

A new potato variety that’s genetically modified to withstand bruising has been cleared for commercialization without undergoing USDA’s deregulatory process for biotech crops.

oktober 25, 2016

Simplot sues McCain Foods USA for copying its Twisted Potato Product Sidewinders

French Fry manufacturer J.R. Simplot has filed a lawsuit against its competitor McCain Foods USA for copying its Twisted Potato Product Sidewinder - a product they protected with a design patent.

oktober 20, 2016

Cornell University receives state grant to upgrade Golden Nematode Lab

Cornell University receives $1.2 million of new state funding to upgrade the Federal Golden Nematode Lab

oktober 19, 2016

Private Investor Metropoulos takes a significant interest in Utz Quality Foods

Metropoulos & Co., a family-owned investment firm specializing in iconic American brands has made a significant investment in salty snack manufacturer Utz Quality Foods, LLC

oktober 18, 2016

RPE launched Old Oak Farms’ Party Potatoes at PMA Fresh Summit

RPE Inc., has created Old Oak Farms Party Potatoes. Quick and easy to prepare, Party Potatoes are fingerling potatoes that transform ordinary dinners into extraordinary parties!