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april 20, 2019

New type of zebra chip disease discovered in potato fields of Oregon

ARS Researchers studied potato tubers from the Klamath Basin in Oregon infected with the causal bacteria of zebra chip disease. They confirmed the presence of the pathogen but did not identify the sample as one of the six known varieties (haplotypes).

april 16, 2019

Ballreich's potato chip company gets new owners

Late last week, Ballreich Bros. Inc. announced that it had been sold to Ballreich Snack Food Company, a newer investor group formed by northwest Ohio business professionals who want to keep the company thriving.

april 11, 2019

Terry Groff, Reading Bakery Systems, Awarded 2019 Circle of Honor during SNAXPO

During SNAXPO19 in Orlando, SNAC International honoured Terry Groff, former President & CEO of Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) by inducting him into the Circle of Honor.

maart 31, 2019

Finalists SNAXPO 'SNAC Tank' competition announced

Tuesday, April 2 in Orlando, FL, SNAC International's SNAXPO, the trade show for the snack industry, will feature the inaugural 'SNAC Tank', a pitch competition for innovative start-up snack brands.

maart 27, 2019

Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'

In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...

SNAC Tank pitch competition emceed by Barbara Corcoran

maart 26, 2019

Barbara Corcoran presents SNAC Tank pitch competition at SNAXPO

Modeled after the popular TV show Shark Tank, 'SNAC Tank' will close out SNAXPO 2019, held March 31 to April 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando. The competition will be emceed by Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran

maart 26, 2019

Second fire within a month at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company

For the second time in just over a month, a fire breaks out at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company

maart 26, 2019

Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Original Potato Chips

Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips

maart 26, 2019

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Adds White Cheddar Puffs and Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn to its Growing Snack Portfolio

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is introducing two new snacks in the United States: Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn and White Cheddar Puffs.

maart 25, 2019

Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store

maart 25, 2019

Will added North American potato processing capacity lead to increased acreage?

North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019. In Potato Country, Bruce Huffaker of NAPMN discusses the impact.

maart 24, 2019

Heat and Control introduces new roasting technology at SNAXPO

Heat and Control advances its snack line capabilities with the introduction of a Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR). It enables the company to offer end-to-end solutions for seasoned and coated nut snacks.

maart 20, 2019

Potato brand Tasteful Selections inspires happiness with Small-Bite Campaign

maart 19, 2019

Key Technology Introduces New Sort-to-Grade® Capabilities for VERYX® Digital Sorters

Manufacturer of optical sorters for the potato processing industry Key Technology Introduces New Sort-to-Grade® Capabilities for VERYX® Digital Sorters

Boulder Canyon Potato Chips New Branding Inspired By Its Colorado Roots

maart 06, 2019

New Branding Boulder Canyon Potato Chips Inspired by its Colorado Roots

Drawing inspiration from the Flatiron Mountains, Boulder Canyon's new packaging for its kettle cooked potato chips celebrates the authentic 'Boulder' flavor difference borrowed from the vibrancy of the outdoors.

maart 04, 2019

Pepsico's 'chief innovator' Mehmood Khan retires; More leadership changes

Pepsico announced today a series of senior leadership changes. Furthermore, Rene Lammers is appointed as new Chief Science officer as Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Global Research and Development is retiring.

maart 03, 2019

Reading Bakery Systems Partners with Incomec-Cerex to offer Popped Snack Systems in the United States

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of baking and process systems, has announced it will partner with Incomec, a Belgium-based manufacturer of popping/puffing equipment, to supply popped snack systems within the United States

maart 03, 2019

Ingredion acquires potato starch manufacturer Western Polymer

Ingredient supplier Ingredion Incorporated has acquired the operations of Western Polymer, a company focused on the production of native and modified potato starches for food and industrial applications