Trends in landbouw en voedsel uit de Verenigde Staten

april 18, 2014

Post Holdings to Acquire Michael Foods for $2.45 billion

Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST), a consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced it has agreed to acquire MFI Holding Corporation ('Michael Foods') from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners and other owners.

Key Technology's Innovations and Solutions Center in Walla Walla Washington

april 16, 2014

Key Technology Expands Customer Visitor Center in Sacramento, California

Key Technology strengthens its commitment to California food processors by expanding its Innovation and Solutions Center (ISC) and local service capabilities in Sacramento, California, USA.

april 15, 2014

Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb Discusses Expansion and Wal-Mart's Move into Organics

It’s been an interesting week for organics. Both Wal-Mart and Target took aim at Whole Foods with further expansion into the organic food market.

april 14, 2014

US Retailer Target introduces 17 Better-for-you brands

Target Corp. is now introducing “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target.” The first-of-its-kind collection brings together 17 leading natural, organic and sustainable brands to introduce new products and make them more accessible.

april 14, 2014

Wal-Mart partners with Wild Oats to roll back prices on organic food

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) wants Americans, even those on a budget, to buy more organic food. The retailer that leads U.S. stores in grocery sales said on Thursday it struck a deal to sell Wild Oats brand organic foods at non-organic prices.

maart 29, 2014

How the Average McDonald’s Makes Twice as Much as Burger King

McDonald’s may recently have struggled to lure customers, but it still does far more business at each location than rival burger chains.

maart 29, 2014

Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Canyon Cut potato chips awarded as cleanest packaged snack food

Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Canyon Cut™ potato chips awarded as cleanest packaged snack food

maart 25, 2014

United States Potato outlook isn't good

There are two likely scenarios facing U.S. potato growers in the 2014-15 season, and neither of them is sunny, according to Jerry Wright, president and chief executive officer of the United Potato Growers of America, Salt Lake City.

maart 13, 2014

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the winners of its 2014 Sustainable Development Awards

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the winners of its 2014 Sustainable Development Awards yesterday, an internal awards program that drives and rewards imaginative approaches to sustainability, and produces bottom line business results.

maart 05, 2014

State of the Snack Food Industry revealed at SNAXPO

The State of the Snack Food Industry is strong and vibrant, but there is plenty of room to grow if snack makers respond with products, packaging, advertising and in-store merchandising that meet the needs of today’s dynamic on-the-go consumer, according to Sally Lyons Wyatt at this year's SNAXPO.

Former President George W. Bush at Snaxpo 2014

maart 05, 2014

SNAXPO: Appearance former President Bush was the 'absolute highlight'

President George W. Bush, in a fascinating conversation before a SNAXPO audience yesterday, shared many of his experiences as President, and the years following, in a discussion that for many in the audience was a “once in a lifetime experience.”

maart 05, 2014

Burger King makes Satisfries the standard fries in its Kids meals

Burger King Worldwide, Inc. announces that it is making SATISFRIES™ French fries the standard fry in the BURGER KING® Kid’s Meal.

Potato Industry Leadership Institute (Pili)

maart 04, 2014

Tomorrow’s Leaders Trained at the 2014 Potato Industry Leadership Institute

Twenty-four potato growers and industry representatives joined together to form the 2014 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI), an annual program jointly administered by the National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) that identifies and cultivates the next generation of leaders within the industry.

Lay's Kettle Cooked 40 Percent Less Fat Jalapeno Cheddar and Lay's Kettle Cooked 40 Percent Less Fat Sea Salt & Vinegar

februari 26, 2014

Lay's Kettle Cooked Brand adds two New Flavors With Less Fat

Lay's Kettle Cooked - one of the many brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division - today announced the expansion of its hard-bite potato chip line-up with the addition of two new flavors.

februari 25, 2014

Sandi Aarestad Receives NPPGA's Meritorious Service Award

Sandi Aarestad who operates Valley Tissue Culture near Halstad, Minnesota received the Meritorious Service Award from the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

februari 25, 2014

Rick Vivatson new chairman Northern Plains Potato Grower's Association

Rick Vivatson of Cavalier, North Dakota became the Northern Plains Potato Grower's Association's 65th Chairman.

februari 21, 2014

Olympia Potato Day Event Educates and Celebrates the Washington State Potato

Potato growers from throughout Washington state visited the state’s capital this week as part of the annual Potato Day event held in Olympia, Washington

februari 21, 2014

Idaho Advertising Federation Recognizes Ad Produced For Klondike Brands

On February 6, the Idaho Advertising Federation presented I.E. Productions, an Idaho Falls Multimedia Advertising agency with a 1st place Diamond Gem Advertising Award in the Magazine Category for a series of print ads they produced for Klondike Brands™ potatoes.