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State of the Restaurant Industry report measures virus' impact on business
February 01, 2021

State of the Restaurant Industry report measures virus' impact on business

New research looks at how restaurants and consumers were changed by the events of 2020 and the year of transition ahead.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discusses the potential impact of the new administration on the industry
January 28, 2021

Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discusses the potential impact of the new US administration on the industry

With the inauguration of US President Biden a week behind us now, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discusses what the impact of the new administration on the potato industry might be.
Virtual Potato Expo 2021 Brings Industry Together Over Potatoes
January 26, 2021

Virtual Potato Expo 2021 Brings Industry Together Over Potatoes

From January 5-7, more than 1,000 U.S. and international potato industry members joined the first-ever virtual Potato Expo. The annual event that kicks off the year for the industry, was brought online for the first time in response to the travel challenges imposed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Small Number of Ruffles Original Potato Chips
January 24, 2021

Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Small Number of Ruffles Original Potato Chips

Frito-Lay issued a voluntary recall of a small number of 13 1/2 oz. “Party Size” bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients.
Overnight, the Washington Potato Company potato dehydration plant in Warden, Washington, burned down.
January 22, 2021

Washington Potato Company Dehydration Plant in Warden destroyed by fire.

The Washington Potato Company potato dehydration plant in Warden, Washington, was destroyed by a massive fire overnight. The fire caused the immediate evacuation of about a third of nearby town of Warden (pop: 2700) for several hours due to concerns that an ammonia tank located in the plant could burst.
Cheetos® Returns to the Super Bowl Stage with Mysterious (or Mischievous?) Campaign Starring Ashton Kutcher
January 15, 2021

Cheetos® Returns to the Super Bowl Stage with Campaign Starring Ashton Kutcher

Released today, teaser playfully reveals the brand has teamed up with the actor to steal the spotlight at Super Bowl LV ... with more talent to be revealed.
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Potatoes are Returning: The First in Taco Bell's Vegetarian Plans to Make This Year Better Than Last
January 14, 2021

Potatoes are returning to Taco Bell

Teaming up with Beyond Meat® and the return of potatoes bring endless vegetarian customizations to Taco Bell's craveable menu offerings.
PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040
January 14, 2021

PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

Pepsico announced it will accelerate its efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable food system, reducing GHG emissions by more than 40% by 2030. In 2020 the company achieved its objective to use 100% renewable electricity in the United States and plans to do the same in Mexico and Australia by the end of 2021
Utz Brands To Acquire Vitner’s Snack Food Brand And Distribution Assets; Expands Utz’s Position In Chicago And The Midwest
January 12, 2021

Utz Brands To Acquire Vitner’s Snack Food Brand And Distribution Assets

Utz Brands, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak-King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to the Vitner's brand for a total purchase price of $25 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
October – December retail potato sales in the US show continued growth
January 10, 2021

Record Retail Potato Sales in the United States continues in Q4

Record potato retail sales continued from October to December 2020, the second quarter of Potatoes USA’s marketing year 2021. All three months saw an increase in both dollar and volume sales, with the largest growth in December.
Burger King® Evolves Visual Brand Identity Marking the First Complete Rebrand in Over 20 Years
January 08, 2021

Burger King introduces new logo in first complete rebrand in over 20 years

New Modernized Branding and Logo Signals the Brands Evolution in Food Quality, Sustainability, and Digital
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
January 08, 2021

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

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal second quarter 2021 results and provided a business update for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
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January 05, 2021

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December 30, 2020

Soiltech has expanded the functionality of its soil moisture sensor with temperature, humidity, location and impacts

Enabled by AT&T’s nationwide, highly secure LTE-M cellular network, the Soiltech Sensor precisely records and transmits data for soil moisture, temperature, humidity, location and impacts that may create bruising while crops are being grown, transported, and stored.
How Colorado Potato Beetles Beat Pesticides
December 29, 2020

How Colorado Potato Beetles Beat Pesticides

Native to the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado potato beetle has now spread to many parts of the world and quickly overcoming almost every pesticide thrown in its way. A new UVM study sheds light on how these insects become resistant so fast.
Pandemic impact: Foodservice losses reduce total potato sales in the US
December 29, 2020

Pandemic impact: Foodservice losses reduce total potato sales in the United States

There was a 5% decline in the utilization of potatoes grown in the United States during the July 2019 – June 2020 marketing year (MY20).
Chemical composition of wild potato relative contributes to its resistance to pathogen
December 29, 2020

Chemical composition of wild potato relative contributes to its resistance to pathogen

In a recent study published in the MPMI journal, scientists from CSU revealed that metabolites from S. chacoense contribute to disease resistance by altering the pathogenic behavior of Pectobacterium brasiliense, rather than inhibiting its growth or killing it.

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