News on Food Trends from the United States

US Online Grocery Sales hit USD8.4 billion in April, up 16% vs prior year
June 24, 2021

US Online Grocery Sales hit USD8.4 billion in April, up 16% vs prior year

The US online grocery market finished April with $8.4 billion in sales, as 67.8 million households placed an average of 2.73 online grocery orders during the month.
Side Delights® recipes: Crab Filled Potato Bites.
June 23, 2021

Side Delights Potatoes: menu tips for the Return of the in-person Party

Side Delights is providing menu tips for event planners as party planning begins and consumers celebrate the return of the roaring twenties.
French fries on a baking tray in the oven
June 23, 2021

Potato nutrients can help reduce sodium retention, may help reduce risk of hypertension

New study finds that individuals with higher cardiometabolic risk may benefit from adding more dietary potassium, via potatoes, to a typical American diet
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
June 21, 2021

Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program

BK® Tests Alternatives for Cutlery, Straws, Drink Lids, Frypods®, Whopper® Wrappers and Napkins and Expands Loop Reusables Test in Partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz.
Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Steve Moya to Manager of the RBS Science and Innovation Center
June 19, 2021

Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Steve Moya to Manager of the RBS Science and Innovation Center

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of baked snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Steve Moya to Manager, RBS Science and Innovation Center.
US Sales of Fingerlings, Gourmet Varietal Potatoes Continue to Climb.
June 17, 2021

US Sales of Fingerlings, Gourmet Varietal Potatoes Continue to Climb

As shoppers stock up for the summer grilling season, new national sales data indicates US sales of fingerlings and smaller-sized gourmet varietal potatoes, both popular for backyard cookouts, remain on a solid, upward ascent.
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Lamb Weston Announces New 2030 ESG Goals.
June 16, 2021

Potato processor Lamb Weston updates its sustainability targets in its second ESG report

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. - manufacturer of frozen french fries and potato specialties - issued its second annual Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report today, which included new 2030 ESG goals.
Snack production equipment manufacturer Reading Bakery Systems expands Science and Innovation Center Services
June 11, 2021

Snack production line manufacturer Reading Bakery Systems expands Science and Innovation Center Services

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of baked snack production systems, announces the expansion of their Science and Innovation Center’s product development and equipment testing capabilities by introducing Virtual Trials and additional hiring.
NDC Delivers a Live Webinar Event: Food and Bulk Industrial Material Processors: 5 Essentials for NIR On-Line Measurement Success
June 09, 2021

NDC Webinar coming up: 5 Essentials for NIR On-Line Measurement Success

NDC presents a live Webinar: Food and Bulk Industrial Material Processors: 5 Essentials for NIR On-Line Measurement Success
Nominations Open for 2022 Potatoes USA Board Members
June 09, 2021

Nominations Open for 2022 Potatoes USA Board Members

Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2022-2025 term.
K2 Kinetics Announces Acquisition Of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC
June 08, 2021

K2 Kinetics Announces Acquisition Of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC

K2 Kinetics has announced the acquisition of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC (or “RPM” for short). An Austin, TX, based company RPM is one of the most innovative and compact designers and manufacturers of case packers throughout the United States.
Heat and Control founder, Andy Caridis, celebrates 100 years and is still pressing forward
June 08, 2021

Heat and Control founder, Andy Caridis, celebrates 100 years and is still pressing forward

The Heat and Control family celebrated a special milestone on June 1, 2021, with the 100th birthday of their founder, Andrew (Andy) Caridis.
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