Potato News from Pennsylvania

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 'Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field' program, held June 9-12, 2025, at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa.

Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a USD 3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in the company.

Newterra has announced its contribution to a groundbreaking wastewater reuse system as part of a major expansion of a leading Canadian potato processing facility.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a world leader in baked snack production systems, has introduced a new 90-degree Laminator for improved cracker production. This innovative design offers a smaller footprint, greater flexibility, and easier sanitation and maintenance. 

Utz®, a leading salty snack brand in the United States, has launched a new advertising campaign that puts the spotlight on its signature crunch and flavors.

Reading Bakery Systems has appointed Denise Siegle as Chief Financial Officer to oversee accounting and finance functions and support the company's strategic goals.

Michael W. Rice has retired from his position on the Utz Brands Board of Directors, and William "B.J." Werzyn Jr. has been appointed to fill the vacancy, effective August 20.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a global leader in snack production systems, has appointed baking industry veteran David Welch as their new Sales Manager for Europe.

Herr Foods Inc., Pennsylvania's cherished local snack maker, is thrilled to introduce their latest potato chip flavors, inviting everyone to buy, try, and vote to help crown the winner of the Flavored by Philly Contest.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Travis Getz to Senior Vice President, Operations.

Snack manufacturer Utz Brands, Inc. has announced that certain of its subsidiaries including Utz Quality Foods, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of certain assets to Our Home™ ("Our Home").

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of baked snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Kevin Bowes to Director of Engineering.

Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.

Industry-leading robotics integrator and OEM ONExia has announced the debut of the groundbreaking UR30 collaborative robot arm at Pack Expo East 2024

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of snack food production systems, has promoted Shawn Moye to Senior Vice President of Global Sales to support the continued growth of the business.

Utz Brands, Inc., a leading US based manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has announced that certain of its subsidiaries including Utz Quality Foods, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of certain assets and brands to Our Home™

Researchers of the Pennsylvania State University identified potential threats to the local potato crop by collecting potato stems or tubers that exhibited symptoms of black leg or soft rot from 26 potato fields. They were able to isolate, culture and identify 456 samples of bacteria infecting potatoes.

Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, will host its 2023 Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange.