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United Potato Growers of America
January 21, 2010

David Warsh to lead the United Potato Growers of America board of directors

The United Potato Growers of America Board of Directors announced its 2010 executive officers at its January 6 annual meeting held this year in Orlando, Florida following the 2010 Potato Expo. David Warsh, owner, Warsh Farm, Center, Colorado, will lead...
January 21, 2010

New PotatoPro Newsletter published

We have published a new PotatoPro Newsletter: "More Potato Industry Conferences and Trade Shows;PotatoPro Features."   Please note that if you are subscribed to the Daily E-mail, you do not automatically receive the PotatoPro Newsletter in y...
 Potato Expo 2010
January 07, 2010

Countering lower consumption tops Potato Expo agenda

Buoyed by higher attendance, industry people participating in Potato Expo 2010 heard how they can work to reverse the trends of falling consumption.Nearly 1,200 participants from all sectors of the industry — fresh, frozen, chip and seed — attended the...
 Potato Expo 2010
January 05, 2010

Potato growers converge in Orlando for second Potato Expo

Higher attendance marks the second year of Potato Expo in Orlando.In initial estimates, more than 1,100 potato industry people are converging in Florida for Potato Expo 2010, higher than the 900 that participated in last year’s event, said Hollee Alex...
 Idaho Potato Commission receives Marketing Excellence Award
December 29, 2009

Idaho Potato Commission receives Produce Business Marketing Award

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) received top honors from trade magazine Produce Business when it was awarded the 2009 Marketing Excellence Award. The promotional items used to support the IPC's comic book-themed campaign were recognized among the bes...
Washington – Oregon Asian trade mission introduces potatoes to new markets
December 14, 2009

Washington – Oregon Asian trade mission introduces potatoes to new markets

A joint Washington – Oregon agricultural trade mission was indeed a cross-cultural experience for the visitors as well as the target markets in four Asian cities, November 13-24, 2009. Organized by the Washington and Oregon potato commissions, the purp...
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The United States Potato Board delivered
December 10, 2009

The United States Potato Board delivered

The United States Potato Board’s (USPB’s) programs delivered monumental results to all growers, for all production sectors, in each growing region of the United States during fiscal years 2005-2009.“Maximizing Return on Grower Investment” is a proven ...
 Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute
December 09, 2009

Packaging trends 2010

As 2009 winds down, what’s ahead for 2010? Based on early indicators, business should improve. Interest in sustainable packaging and operations will continue. Concerns about drug counterfeiting and food safety remain high, and food processors and regu...
 AFFI Conference
November 19, 2009

American Frozen Food Institute Announces New Conferences Staff

American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz today announced the addition of two new staff members to AFFI’s conferences department. Mary Becton joins AFFI as the new director of conferences, while Kristen Friend is the new ma...
November 17, 2009

United Potato Growers of Idaho won't fold

Idaho Falls-based United Potato Growers of Idaho, the organization that led the way in encouraging spud growers nationwide to reign in acreage in order to buoy markets, has a new lease on life. At the organization’s fall growers’ meeting Nov. 11, Unit...
 1st Washington Oregon Potato Conference 2010
November 06, 2009

Results in nutrition research to be featured at Washington-Oregon Potato Conference

Potatoes have long been an important and economical source of energy, nutrition and satiety in the American diet. As one of the top three vegetable carbohydrates consumed by humans on the planet, chances are potatoes will continue to fill that role in ...
October 22, 2009

Potato Seminar Explores Menu Innovation

To drive menu innovation in America's leading restaurant chains, the U.S. Potato Board is conducting a seminar series at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.This year's seminar, held from September 27 to 29, attracted 15 of the nation's most...
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August 31, 2009

Idaho Potato Commission promotes new Idaho Grown Potatoes

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Chuck Gunnerson named president of Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

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August 21, 2009

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