Potato News

New varieties and packaging styles worked for apples, tomatoes and berries. The same kind of innovations could give spuds a boost at retail, too, according to the new head of the U.S. Potato Board. Shoppers are demanding more choice, and potato growers...

Brothers-All-Natural introduces Potato Crisps, the first all-natural, fat-free potato chip created using a revolutionary freeze-drying process with no added oils, preservatives or Olestra -- simply real sliced potatoes, fresh ingredients, and sea salt....

For nine months, the European Commission has been considering whether to approve the cultivation of Amflora, a genetically engineered starch potato. On Thursday, the company involved said it would take the EU executive to court if it doesn't decide s...

The NZX looks set to have another bite taken out of it as potato products maker Mr Chips faces the prospect of a takeover. Food manufacturer Simplot Australia intends to delist Mr Chips if its takeover offer is successful. Majority shareholder Sincla...

Het eerste frietmuseum ter wereld in het Belgische Brugge opent op 1 mei haar deuren. In het museum worden meer dan vierhonderd objecten getoond die de geschiedenis van de aardappel en friet illustreren.   Het Frietmuseum komt in de Saaihallen in Bru...

Eleven McDonald's restaurants in the Sheffield area have completed a test programme turning waste into energy, and found it has helped reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. During the pilot period, the restaurants collected their waste to be inciner...

Trian Partners, the investment vehicle of Nelson Peltz, revealed Friday that Wendy's International has rejected two offers it has made to acquire the fast-food giant. Trian also said that it will seek to call a special meeting of shareholders.In a fili...

American Idol fans can now bring home the thrill of the nation's most-watched television show with help from McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals, which offer customers a variety of balanced food options

It will come as no surprise to insiders of the potato processing industry that the worldwide flakes industry finds itself in a favourable position over the last 1½ years. Demand for this versatile ingredient mainly driven by savoury snacks

It appears the global food crisis can be averted. The solution? The humble potato. That's the assertion of the International Potato Center in Lima, Peru. It held a conference this month about the potato being the "food of the future." The Un...

New York City health officials won a big victory Wednesday when a federal judge upheld a regulation requiring some chain restaurants to post calories on menus. The new rule applies to restaurants that are part of chains with at least 15 outlets nationw...

Mr Chips, a New Zealand maker of french fries and processed vegetables, advised shareholders not to sell their shares because Simplot Australia Pty plans to make an offer for the company. The offer will be at a substantial premium to the last sale pri...