News on Health and Nutrition from the Americas

Boulder Canyon launches Protein Crisps, its first functional food snack chip

September 16, 2015

Boulder Canyon launches Protein Crisps, their first functional food snack chip

Boulder Canyon™ Foods introduces a revolutionary new food concept with the launch of its first functional food snack chip, called Protein Crisps.

September 14, 2015

Metal object found in mashed potatoes in Halifax restaurant

The discovery of needles and nails in potatoes in a suspected case of food tampering earlier this year in Atlantic Canada have heightened the awareness of consumers and media alike. The latest case, reported by CBC Nova Scotia, is the finding of metal object in mashed potatoes in a Halifax restaurant.

September 03, 2015

Americans buy free-from foods because they believe them to be more natural or less processed

Foods bearing “free-from” claims are increasingly relevant to Americans, as they perceive the products as closely tied to health. Mintel research reveals that 84 percent of American free-from consumers buy free-from foods because they are seeking out more natural or less processed foods.

September 01, 2015

Potato Nutrition ABC - brought to you by the United States Potato Board

Just in time for the back to school season, here is your A to Z guide on potato nutrition, brought to you by the United States Potato Board.

Innate™ generation two in this field survived late blight infection

September 01, 2015

USDA Deregulates Second Generation Innate™ GMO Potatoes

The J.R. Simplot Company is pleased that the USDA has deregulated the Russet Burbank variety of the second generation of Innate™ potatoes. Simplot is looking forward to the completion of the EPA registration and FDA consultation before the second generation of Innate™ potatoes can be introduced into the marketplace.

August 28, 2015

Colorful potatoes may pack powerful cancer prevention punch

Researchers of Penn State University discovered that compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer.

August 25, 2015

US Potato Board Launches 'Potatoes Raise The Bar' Program

The United States Potato Board (USPB) School Nutrition Program has officially launched to reach the 55.5 million strong, and growing, school students who are part of the “Salad Generation.”

International Potato Center (CIP) publishes annual report 2014

August 20, 2015

International Potato Center (CIP) publishes 2014 annual report

The three cross cutting themes of gender, partnerships, and capacity building are the main focus of the 2014 CIP annual report. Cooperation is the common thread that binds them all.

August 17, 2015

Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved

The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry '... hasn't focused on the belly aching, financial or emotional challenges...' resulting from the potato tampering incidents, that are still unresolved. 'Instead food safety has continued to be the highest priority ...' says Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. potato board.

August 10, 2015

Quick action by employees prevents major fire damage at McCain Foods Plover

A fire chief credits quick action by employees for a short interruption of work at a McCain potato processing plant in Plover, Wisconsin.

July 29, 2015

Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering

The most recent report of a metal object found in a bag of potatoes appears to be of a different nature than previous incidents, say RCMP and the P.E.I. Potato Board.potato bag in which watch strap pin was found

July 16, 2015

Snacking nation: 94 percent of Americans snack daily

According to the recent report from Mintel, Snacking Motivations and Attitudes US 2015, nearly all Americans (94 percent) snack at least once a day. What is more, half (50 percent) of adults snack two to three times per day.

July 14, 2015

Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes

Equipment manufacturer GIllenkirch offers an innovative solution to the Prince Edward Island potato industry after the recent scare involving needles inserted in potatoes

June 30, 2015

Potato Industry raises Award for tips on needles in potatoes to CAD 500 000

The potato industry in Prince Edward Island has opted to increase the value of the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the iindividual(s) responsible for the deliberate insertion of metal objects into potatoes up to $500,000 until August 15th, 2015.

Potato Field in bloom on Prince Edward Island, Canada-

June 22, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato Growers receive 2 million additional support for Metal Detection

The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing additional funding support of $500,000 to the Prince Edward Island potato industry, while the federal government also offers $1.5 million additional financial assistance for the purchase and installation of foreign material detection equipment.

Way Better Snacks Sweeet Potato Corn Tortilla Chips

June 19, 2015

Way Better Snacks Announces Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth, fueling continued expansion

Live Better Brands, makers of the Way Better Snacks brand of tortilla chips and crackers, announces a minority growth-equity investment from Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a leading consumer-focused private equity firm.

June 10, 2015

Deep Ridged: A Potato Chip with a futuristic backstory

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has heavily increased her company’s budget for research and development. In fact, she’s doubled it during her tenure. One product to come out of that effort: the Deep Ridged Potato Chip

June 09, 2015

Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Snack Products

Private Equity firm Permira is to acquire two manufacturers of Better-For-You branded and private label snack products, Medora Snacks, LLC and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation