News on Food Trends from the United States

July 17, 2016

Michigan Potato Industry Commission appointments, re-appointments

On July 15, Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan announced a series of appointments and re-appointments to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission

July 14, 2016

Avebe launches potato based clean label solutions for meat applications

Avebe launches cost-effective clean label solutions for meat applications: a portfolio of potato ingredients, based on potato protein, potato starch and potato fibers

July 14, 2016

New Wise Foods Potato Chip flavors inspired by Food Trucks

At a time when a mango habanero flavored potato chip is no more surprising than an ancho chili cheeseburger chip, how is any snack brand supposed to stand out? Wise Foods had an idea...

July 13, 2016

Fresh Solutions Network To Showcase Side Delights Farmers Table Organic Potatoes At Organic Produce Summit

Fresh Solutions Network announces its exhibit for Side Delights® Farmers Table Organic Potatoes at the Organic Produce Summit trade show, July 13, and July 14, 2016, in Monterey, California.

July 13, 2016

Conagra Foods moves ahead with spin-off Lamb Weston and announces leadership

Conagra Foods initiates the spin-off of Lamb Weston and announces the Chairman of the Board and CEO upon the completion of the spin-off.

July 12, 2016

Pass the Potato Salad this summer

There is good news for potato salad lovers just as the season for chilled potatoes officially heats up. New research published in the scientific journal Food Chemistry adds to the growing body of evidence that shows that cooking and cooling potatoes can significantly increase the amount of Resistant Starch (RS).

Innate potatoes on a cutting board, showing no discoloration.

July 09, 2016

GMO Labeling Bill passed by United States Senate

Last Thursday, the United States Senate has passed, by a vote of 63 to 30, a bill that would create a national standard for labeling food made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

June 27, 2016

Saratoga Chips Announces OrganicPop™, a New Organic Popcorn Range.

Saratoga Chips, America’s First Kettle Chip™, is excited to announce the launch of a new range of organic ready-to-eat popcorn.

June 27, 2016

Potato planting in Maine complete after winter dealing with Dickeya

Maine potato farmers have wrapped up planting and are hoping for a good year.

June 25, 2016

GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider

A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.

June 22, 2016

Could Conagra Foods Lamb Weston Become Part of Post Holdings?

On November 18, 2015 Conagra Foods announced plans to spin off Lamb Weston and mentioned during the presentation of their latest financial results that the separation is on track. Now rumors surface that Conagra Foods has met with Post Holdings to discuss a potential merger of Post and Lamb Weston.

June 20, 2016

Washington Potato Company fined $213,160 for repeating workplace safety violations

Repeated serious safety violations have resulted in a serious workplace injury and in a large fine for the Washington Potato Company, a potato processing company in Warden, Washington.

June 18, 2016

Former Potato Chip Executive, Vendor Charged with $1.4 Million Fraud

A former executive with a Pennsylvania potato chip and snack food company and a vendor have been charged and agreed to plead guilty to defrauding the company out of roughly $1.4 million.

June 14, 2016

Nominations Open For 2017 Potatoes USA Board Members

Potatoes USA announced earlier this month that nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2017-2020 term.

June 13, 2016

McDonald's moves corporate headquarters to downtown Chicago

McDonald’s Corp. today announced the move of its corporate headquarters to downtown Chicago by the spring of 2018.

June 09, 2016

Conagra Foods sells JM Swank Food Ingredient business

ConAgra Foods, Inc. and Platinum Equity, a private equity firm, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Platinum Equity to acquire ConAgra Foods’ JM Swank business, a national food ingredient sourcing and distribution company

Potato Processor Dickinson Frozen Food fined 273 K for Major Health and Safety violations related to Ammonia Leak.

June 02, 2016

Potato Processor Dickinson Frozen Food fined 273K for Health and Safety Violations related to Ammonia Leak

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration found an Idaho frozen food manufacturer failed to safeguard employees and was unprepared to respond to a potentially lethal release of 1,300 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia on Dec. 1, 2015.

May 23, 2016

Conagra Foods to sell Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings to Givaudan

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business to Givaudan for approximately $340 million.