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Key Technology introduces a rotary polish as the new standard finish on its vibratory and horizontal motion conveyor beds, providing a smoother stainless steel surface that resists bacterial attachment and biofilm formation.
July 30, 2014

Key Technology Introduces Sanitary Rotary Finish on Vibratory Conveyors

Key Technology introduces a rotary polish as the new standard finish on its vibratory and horizontal motion conveyor beds, providing a smoother stainless steel surface that resists bacterial attachment and biofilm formation.
potato provides 6% of the recommended daily value of iron
July 28, 2014

Wisconsin Potatoes Excellent Source of Iron

Did you know one medium potato provides 6% of the recommended daily value of iron?
Chris Voigt, well know form his 20-potatoes-a-day diet
July 20, 2014

Washington potato director denies wrongdoing in republican primary

Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, Moses Lake, is the focal point of a Republican primary election controversy involving the race between Clint Didier and his opponent Dan Newhouse.
Nyandarua county in Kenya
July 16, 2014

CIP and GIZ jointly invest in potato project in Nyandarua County, Kenya

Nyandarua county in Kenya will benefit from an investment in a potato project that will involve large-scale production, processing and marketing.
Conventionally-grown potatoes on the left of the picture and organically grown potatoes on the right.
July 15, 2014

International Study suggests Organic plants produce more antioxidants

An international team of experts led by Newcastle University has shown that organic crops are up to 60% higher in a number of key antioxidants than conventionally-grown ones.
Government of Canada proposes changes to nutrition information on food labels
July 14, 2014

Health Canada to change Nutrition information on Food Labels

Health Canada launched a series of online public consultations on proposed changes that will improve the way nutrition information is presented on labels.
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European Snacks Association (ESA)
July 03, 2014

Snack companies Amica Chips and ICA Foods limit advertising to kids

Amica Chips and ICA Foods, two major savoury snack companies on the Italian market with a growing international presence, have joined the responsible advertising pledge of the European Snacks Association (ESA).
Saratoga Chip replaces regular salt by Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt
July 03, 2014

Saratoga Chip replaces regular salt by Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt

Saratoga Chip switches to Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt, a mineral and energy-rich iron alternative to traditional salt for all six Saratoga Chip flavors
The [C88] potato has become so popular that in some regions, ‘Cooperation 88’ has actually become synonymous with, or even replaced, the Chinese word for potato
June 30, 2014

'Open Source' seed released to nurture patent-free food

An ‘open-source’ seed initiative has released 36 varieties of 14 food crops, which the project’s leaders say could help poor farmers get access to better quality seeds.
Aversion to GMOs becoming driving factor to buying organic.
June 26, 2014

Aversion to GMOs becoming driving factor to buying organic.

Among US families, avoiding GMO's is increasingly becoming one of the drivers to buy organic foods.
Proyecto latinoamericano que une los enfoques de nutrición y agricultura es reconocido por el banco mundial
June 16, 2014

Proyecto latinoamericano que une los enfoques de nutrición y agricultura es reconocido por el banco mundial

El proyecto “Innovación para la Seguridad y Soberanía Alimentaria en los Andes” (IssAndes) recibió una Mención Honrosa en el concurso Harvesting Nutrition 2013 organizado por la plataforma de conocimiento SecurityNutrition del Banco Mundial.
Cheese is the top dietary source of saturated fat in the US diet
June 11, 2014

Saturated Fat Intake May Influence a Person’s Expression of Genetic Obesity Risk

Limiting saturated fat could help people whose genetic make-up increases their chance of being obese
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May 22, 2014

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Senator Collins' Request to Include Fresh White Potato in WIC Program

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May 21, 2014

Heinz UK fined after engineer has hand sliced off

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May 20, 2014

Boulder Canyon launches 'Ancient Grains', a Chip made of 7 Grains & Seeds, including Quinoa, Chia & Amaranth

Boulder Canyon Foods, introduces Ancient Grains, a revolutionary whole-grain snack chip that combines on-trend grains and seeds like quinoa and brown rice into the ultimate better-for-you snacking experience.
Snyder's of Hanover Supports Celiac Awareness Month
May 20, 2014

Snyder's of Hanover Supports Celiac Awareness Month

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May 19, 2014

Potatoes: Working to Put Common Sense Back into the WIC Rules

Did you know that in the United States participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program can buy nutritious potatoes with a voucher at a farmer’s market, but not at their local grocer?

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