Potato News from the United States

December 02, 2020

Key Technology Appoints John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations – Americas and Asia Pacific

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations for North America, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

November 29, 2020

US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment

Potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment. The custom-built potato grading and washing solution enabled this US based company to increase their sizing capabilities of both dirty and washed crop, whilst reducing waste.

November 29, 2020

US potato imports surge

US potato imports for the first quarter of the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year were up 19% in total, according to a news release issued by Potatoes USA.

PepsiCo Appoints Dr. Pietro Antonio Tataranni as Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19

November 22, 2020

PepsiCo Appoints Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced that Pietro Antonio Tataranni, MD has been named the company's global Chief Medical Officer. He will oversee the company's efforts to protect its global workforce, products, and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 20, 2020

Duravant To Acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from Hearthside Food Solutions

Duravant LLC announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from its parent company, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC.

United States Retail Potato sales exceed 5-year records

November 20, 2020

US Potato sales in retail exceed 5-year records

Record potato sales continued at US retail from July through September 2020. Total store potato sales increased by 13.6% in dollar sales and 10.6% in volume sales, compared to the same time frame in 2019.

November 16, 2020

More Snacking and Online Purchasing Expected for Holiday 2020

Two out of Three Consumers Plan to Stock Up on Snacks More Now Than Before the Pandemic, with Dips Seeing Dramatic Increase in Lead up to the Holidays Due to Convenience, According to Latest U.S. Snack Index

Pringles® Turns Up The Heat With New Scorchin' Lineup Featuring Fan-Favorite Flavors

November 13, 2020

Introducing Pringles Scorchin': a line of spicy upgrades of its popular flavours

Pringles is introducing a full collection of spicy chips dedicated to their heat-loving snack fans. The new Pringles Scorchin' lineup adds fiery heat to three Pringles originals – Cheddar, BBQ, and Chili and Lime – bringing a spicy sensation to the flavors fans already know and love.

November 13, 2020

Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University expands research on soil health

Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, more sustainable, and productive soils.

November 12, 2020

Utz Brands to acquire Truco Enterprises, the owner of 'On the Border' Tortilla Chips

Snack manufacturer Utz Brands, Inc. announced the acquisition of Truco Enterprises, a leading seller of tortilla chips, salsa and queso under the ON THE BORDER brand

November 12, 2020

U.S. Potato Exports Still Impacted by Pandemic, but beginning to Recover

U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019. This drop is a result of the pandemic's continuing impact on the demand in many markets, particularly in SE Asia and Central America, and the tight supplies of U.S. frozen potato products.

AFFI Outlines Why Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021

November 10, 2020

Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts industry association

From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, the frozen category in the USA is experiencing all-time sales highs over the past year.

November 10, 2020

The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners

During the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners representing the grower sector of the industry were sworn in.

Velocity Snack Brands Extends Popchips™ with Two New Product Lines

November 08, 2020

Velocity Snack Brands introduces 'Popchips Grain Free' and 'Popchips Corn Chips' product lines

Velocity Snack Brands (VSB) launches two new Popchips product lines in over 2100 Kroger Co. stores in the United States to meet evolving consumer snacking habits, with further distribution to follow.

November 06, 2020

Utz Brands Reports Strong Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) ('Utz' or the 'Company'), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2020.

November 05, 2020

Potato Expo 2021 Goes 100% Virtual

In light of on-going developments with COVID-19 the organizers of the Potato Expo 2021 have decided to hold the event as a Virtual Experience, entirely online.

November 04, 2020

Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — the Inc. 5000

Tasteful Selections ranks No. 3941 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 89 percent.

November 02, 2020

New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted

The Integra-D is Urschel’s newest addition to the Affinity line. The high-performance dicer features operation at the push of a button.

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