Onderzoek en ontwikkeling (R&D) uit Noord-Amerika

december 14, 2009

Washington – Oregon Asian trade mission introduces potatoes to new markets

A joint Washington – Oregon agricultural trade mission was indeed a cross-cultural experience for the visitors as well as the target markets in four Asian cities, November 13-24, 2009. Organized by the Washington and Oregon potato commissions, the purp...

december 10, 2009

The United States Potato Board delivered

The United States Potato Board’s (USPB’s) programs delivered monumental results to all growers, for all production sectors, in each growing region of the United States during fiscal years 2005-2009.“Maximizing Return on Grower Investment” is a proven ...

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

december 09, 2009

Packaging trends 2010

As 2009 winds down, what’s ahead for 2010? Based on early indicators, business should improve. Interest in sustainable packaging and operations will continue. Concerns about drug counterfeiting and food safety remain high, and food processors and regu...

november 24, 2009

PEI Potato farmers hope aggressive marketing will benefit industry

P.E.I.’s potato farmers are hoping more aggressive marketing will help their industry bounce back after a tough season.Many Island growers met Friday in Summerside for the P.E.I Potato Board's annual general meeting.Board chair Boyd Murphy said this ye...

november 21, 2009

Earl Smith receives PEI Potato Board Award

Earl Smith accepted the P.E.I. Potato Board’s recognition award for his 44 years of service to the potato industry on the Island at the board’s annual banquet at Credit Union Place last night. The Summerside farmer began his career with Canada Packers ...

november 19, 2009

American Frozen Food Institute Announces New Conferences Staff

American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz today announced the addition of two new staff members to AFFI’s conferences department. Mary Becton joins AFFI as the new director of conferences, while Kristen Friend is the new ma...

november 17, 2009

United Potato Growers of Idaho won't fold

Idaho Falls-based United Potato Growers of Idaho, the organization that led the way in encouraging spud growers nationwide to reign in acreage in order to buoy markets, has a new lease on life. At the organization’s fall growers’ meeting Nov. 11, Unit...

1st Washington Oregon Potato Conference 2010

november 06, 2009

Results in nutrition research to be featured at Washington-Oregon Potato Conference

Potatoes have long been an important and economical source of energy, nutrition and satiety in the American diet. As one of the top three vegetable carbohydrates consumed by humans on the planet, chances are potatoes will continue to fill that role in ...

oktober 22, 2009

Potato Seminar Explores Menu Innovation

To drive menu innovation in America's leading restaurant chains, the U.S. Potato Board is conducting a seminar series at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.This year's seminar, held from September 27 to 29, attracted 15 of the nation's most...

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

oktober 16, 2009

Wintry weather yields mixed results for U.S. potato crops

The wintry weather with which October announced itself in much of the United States this year has had little overall effect on potato movement.The biggest impact may have been felt in North Dakota. About 5 million pounds of spuds shipped from the state...

oktober 02, 2009

The Food Industry needs a blockbuster show

Starting next year, the Food Processing Suppliers Assn. (FPSA) will co-locate its Process Expo with the Institute of Food Technologists’ IFT Food Expo. That’s not the most natural of pairings, and the arrangement was born a little out of desperation fr...

september 10, 2009

USPB's 'Quick and Healthy' potato recipes highlight the convenient, nutritious and budget friendly potato

Myth or fact? It is possible to create affordable and nutritious meals from scratch in under thirty minutes without ever turning on the oven. Fact! With the United States Potato Board's (USPB) new "Quick and Healthy"recipe series, potato sal...

augustus 31, 2009

Idaho Potato Commission promotes new Idaho Grown Potatoes

For decades, the Idaho Potato Commission has primarily promoted russet Burbank potatoes. In fact, when anyone says "potato,"everyone immediately thinks Idaho."And, the IPC works tirelessly to ensure that all consumers -- including FS professionals -- unde...

augustus 25, 2009

Chuck Gunnerson named president of Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

The “interim” has been removed from the title of the man running the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association.

augustus 21, 2009

Idaho Potatoes and Fresh Gourmet® Crunchy Toppings Launch Retail Promotion in Produce Aisle

Idaho potatoes and Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings have partnered once again with a high-value promotion guaranteed to maximize retail holiday sales. Beginning October 1, every package of Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings will offer a $.75 instant coupon f...

augustus 11, 2009

U.S. Potato Board holds annual meeting in Bangor

Bangor played host last week to the U.S. Potato Board during the organization’s annual summer meeting. About 100 people attended the gathering from all around the country, according to Tom Qualey, a potato grower in Sherman who chairs the national grou...

augustus 10, 2009

World's potato experts meet in Fredericton at PAA annual meeting

Fredericton is in the eye of the potato world this week with more than 200 delegates from Canada, the United States and 10 other countries attending the 93rd annual meeting of the Potato Association of America. The potato virus Y, which can affect cro...

augustus 04, 2009

PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 billion;shares up

PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N) agreed to buy its bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group Inc (PBG.N) and PepsiAmericas Inc (PAS.N) in a sweetened $7.8 billion deal, after a decade of operating as separate companies, as it seeks to cut costs and boost profits in North America.