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April 13, 2021

NDC Delivers a Live Webinar Event: Reducing Product Holds with Real-Time Measurements of Key Performance Indicators

Global competition is fierce and it's placing increasing market demands on manufacturers to optimize productivity, improve quality control and reduce waste to remain economically competitive.

April 12, 2021

SNAC Members Vote to Extend All Officer Terms by One Year

Board Chairman Rob Sarlls and Associate Executive Council (AEC) President David Read Reelected Along with Fellow Officers and AEC Members.

April 10, 2021

Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO, Frank Muir Retires After 18 Years of Service

Eighteen years ago, the Idaho® potato industry was in crisis. Consumers were shunning potatoes due to the rising popularity of low-carb diets, the new consumer focus on buying local (locavore movement) was beginning to expand across the country and the Idaho® potato farm gate revenue was declining.

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021

April 08, 2021

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports F2021 Q3 Results;

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its third quarter fiscal 2021 results and provided a business update for the fourth quarter fiscal 2021.

April 07, 2021

Tasteful Selections takes it outside and launches the second quarter of 'It’s the little things' Campaign

Spring into the new season, full of warmer weather and new recipes in Tasteful Selections® second quarter of the 'It’s the Little Things' Campaign.

April 06, 2021

Potato company Tasteful Selections Installs Intelligent Microgrid as they move towards net zero carbon

California based potato company Tasteful Selection install the first microgrid in the Central Valley, delivering sustainability and energy resilience with islanding and outage ride-through capability.

April 06, 2021

HZPC: 'Ready to grow in North America'

Potatoes in the United States and Canada are a commodity. When selecting varieties, the color of the skin tends to be the primary consideration. As the new managing director of HZPC Americas Corp, Jeff Scramlin sees opportunities to increase market share by highlighting the distinguishing characteristics.

Jaren Raybould of Saint Anthony, Idaho, Potatoes USA Chairman 2021-2022

April 05, 2021

Potatoes USA Elects 2021 -2022 Leadership

Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the U.S. potato industry, elected new leadership during the Annual Meeting on March 11, 2021. The newly elected Chairman and Executive Committee will lead the Board through 2021-2022.

March 31, 2021

PMA and United Fresh to Create New Global Trade Association for the fresh produce industry

The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an Agreement in Principle to create a new global trade association combining their resources and expertise.

March 26, 2021

Potato machinery manufacturer Double L acquired by Idaho Investors, creating opportunities for growth

Double L, a prominent manufacturer of farm equipment in the Intermountain West, announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by a group of Idaho investors, creating opportunities for growth.

March 25, 2021

How flavored mashed potato manufacturer Idahoan Foods drives consumer loyalty with new households

Idahoan Foods saw sales of its dehydrated mashed potato products rise during the pandemic as consumers cooked more meals at home.

March 19, 2021

Potato wastewater could feed bacteria used to recycle high-tech devices

new research from Idaho National Laboratory suggests that potato wastewater might serve well as a low-cost food source for a special bacterium that could be used to recycle high-tech devices, industrial catalysts and other sources of rare earth elements.

March 14, 2021

Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba's Fine Foods Merge to Create a Powerhouse Healthy CPG Company: Awakened Foods™

Ka-Pop! Snacks, makers of Ancient Grain Popped Chips & Puffs, and Bubba's Fine Foods, makers of Paleo & Keto-friendly snacks, granolas, and private-label goods, announced a merger agreement today.

March 13, 2021

New BühlerVision Remote Service Solution Sets New Industry Standard for Manufacturing Efficiency

The new "Eyes On" solution connects customers to Bühler's remote experts for real-time maintenance and repair support. Ardent Mills recognizes its value during the year 2020.

March 13, 2021

Utz Celebrates National Potato Chip Day With Promotions and Sweepstakes

Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is pleased to usher in National Potato Chip Day (March 14), while it begins its 100th year of making great-tasting, family-favorite snack foods.

Potatoes USA marketing campaign highlights the versatility of the potato

March 12, 2021

Potatoes USA marketing campaign highlights versatility of potatoes

A new video campaign has been launched by Potatoes USA to help combat meal fatigue and show consumer the many different meals that can be prepared using potatoes.

Attention Halo-Verse: Pringles® Launches New Limited-Edition Wavy 'Moa Burger'

March 07, 2021

Pringles® reaches into gaming world with Halo inspired 'Moa Burger' flavour

Pringles® has plucked a new flavor from the far reaches of the gaming world, answering a question pondered by many Halo fans: what would a 'Moa Burger' taste like?

March 05, 2021

Boise State University receives IGEM grant to assist industry partner Food Physics Group

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the IGEM Council awarded Boise State University with a grant in the amount of $291,770 to assist industry partner, Food Physics Group, with research and development of pulsed electric field processing on potatoes to reduce acrylamide and sugars.

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