Potato News from the United States

March 03, 2020

Strong Roots Takes on the Global Food Waste Crisis One Pound at a Time

Strong Roots returns to Natural Product Expo West, after winning the 2019 NEXTY Award, with its innovative and sustainable line of frozen plant-based foods including cauliflower hash browns, vegetable burgers, mixed root vegetable fries and more.

February 27, 2020

Harvest Snaps to Debut New Product, Fresh Packaging and Evolution Of Popper Duos

Calbee North America’s Harvest Snaps is launching their new product, Crunchions, at Expo West Booth N5662, where attendees will be able to sample three mouth-watering flavors: Sour Cream & Onion, Tangy Sweet Chili, and Kick’n BBQ.

February 26, 2020

Potato plants at highest risk of potato virus Y infection during first three weeks

Potato virus Y is the most economically important and devastating aphid-transmitted virus, affecting both tuber yield and quality. The virus is also a major cause of seed potato degeneration, which leads to regular flushing out of seed potatoes.

February 24, 2020

The Potato Sustainability Alliance: Driving Sustainability in the North American Potato Sector

Key players in the potato industry in the United States and Canada announced at Potato Expo 2020 the creation of a new organization dedicated to sustainability in the potato sector: the Potato Sustainability Alliance.

February 23, 2020

Lamb Weston Introduces Seasoned Seashore-Style Flats - a home-style, skin-on, crispy fry

Thin cut, crispy, crunchy, and craveable french fry…Introducing Lamb Weston’s Seashore-Style® Flats – perfectly seasoned with black pepper, garlic, and sea salt.

February 21, 2020

tna set to launch latest iteration of robag® 3 packaging series at SNAXPO20

tna will showcase its range of integrated, start-to-finish food processing and packaging solutions for the snack industry at this year’s SNAXPO — including the newest addition to the tna robag® 3 packaging portfolio, the tna robag® 3e.

February 18, 2020

The Good Bean Creates Legume-Based Snacking Powerhouse with Acquisition of Beanitos

The Good Bean, pioneer of deliciously roasted chickpea snacks and category leader, has acquired Beanitos, maker of better-for-you bean-based chips and puffs.

Vanmark Adds New Solutions to Address Peeler Water Usage and Treatment

February 18, 2020

Vanmark Adds New Solutions to Address Potato Peeler Water Usage and Treatment

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, has introduced two new machines that significantly reduce water treatment costs and usage from our line of abrasive peelers.

February 14, 2020

US Potato Retail Sales Steady for Q2

IRI data for the second quarter of the marketing year (October through December 2019) showed success with dollars and a decline in volume for total potato sales at retail in the United States.

February 13, 2020

Wada Farms sees some of the best quality Colorado potatoes ever

Five months into the shipping season, Michele Peterson, who heads the Colorado sales office of Idaho Falls-based Wada Farms Marketing Group, was seeing the quality of the 2019 potato harvest in Colorado’s San Luis Valley measure up to her expectations.

February 13, 2020

Potato Expo 2020 Breaks Attendee and Exhibitor Records

More than 2,000 U.S. potato growers and industry members from a dozen countries turned out for Potato Expo 2020 at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, to do business and prepare their operations for the future.

February 12, 2020

Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates Potato Lovers Month

February is Potato Lover’s Month, and Morning Kiss Organic is celebrating by giving this versatile food some special recognition! Potatoes are historically among the most popular items in the produce aisle and with a high consumption rate.

February 11, 2020

Cape Cod Potato Chips announces new Sour Cream & Onion flavor

Cape Cod Potato Chips is introducing Sour Cream & Onion to its chip lineup. The company describes the flavor as 'creamy, tangy sour cream and a savory hint of onion on robust kettle cooked chips resulting in a satisfying balance with that famous Cape Cod.

February 06, 2020

Celebrate 10 years of bite-size potato category growth with 'My Tasteful Selections' Campaign

Bite-size potato category leader launches new campaign to celebrate each year of its success. Prizes this month include an indoor herb growing kit, an eight-piece gardening toolset and a superior-stainless watering sprayer.

January 30, 2020

Processing Equipment Manufacturer Vanmark Welcomes Jack Grote in Technical Sales Role

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, welcomes Jack Grote in a newly created Technical Sales role. In this role, Jack will manage and grow relationships with Vanmark’s customers, dealers, and prospects.

Limited Edition Purple Potato Chips at the Great Lakes Potato Chip Company

January 28, 2020

Purple Potato Chips are back at the Great Lakes Potato Chip Company

Potatoes come in all different shapes, sizes and apparently colors! The Great Lakes Potato Chip Company in Traverse City revealed in early November that they were offering limited edition Purple Potato Chips.

January 28, 2020

US Snack Food Sales Spike During Super Bowl Week

Snack food sales jumped 10.3% to $404 million during Super Bowl week 2019, according to new data from IRI, commissioned by SNAC International (SNAC), the trade association of the snacking industry...

January 24, 2020

Taco Bell® Unveils New Innovation In Nacho Fries Epic Return: Buffalo Chicken

To kick off 2020, Taco Bell confirmed the critically-acclaimed Nacho Fries were set to return to menus for the fifth time. Nacho Fries have been a fan-favorite at Taco Bell since their initial debut in January 2018.