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April 09, 2013

North American Potato sector struggles with demand dip

North American Potato growers have realized that they must take action to improve demand for fresh potatoes, says an industry spokesperson. ?

March 26, 2013

Colorado Potatoes Approved for Taiwan

As of April 1, 2013, fresh potatoes from the state of Colorado are approved to be shipped to Taiwan.

March 22, 2013

Heat and Control shows new products for Snack Processors at SNAXPO

At SNAXPO 2013, held earlier this week in Tampa, Florida, Processing Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control showed its new products for snack food processors.

March 21, 2013

No 'Idaho' trademark for Turkish potato company

Idaho seems to have won an international trademark dispute over its most famous product.

March 20, 2013

NASS Potato Stocks reports: NPC looking for ways to continue reports hit by sequestration

The National Potato Council is investigating options to restore USDA potato stocks estimates cut due to budget sequestration, including industry funding to cover the work or identifying offsetting cuts to less important potato reports.

March 15, 2013

Potato Psyllids shown to survive harsh Idaho winter, heightening zebra chip concerns

It appears that potato psyllids, the tiny winged insects that can spread zebra chip disease in potato fields, will overwinter in Boise, Idaho, this season, despite the city experiencing one of its coldest Januaries on record.

March 14, 2013

Online and Social media added to success Chip Week

Following the 22nd annual Chip Week Potato Council can count national press coverage, industry-wide involvement and over 35,000 nominations in the ‘Choice Chip Awards’ as highlights of its success.

potatogoodness.com USPB consumer website

March 13, 2013

Redesigned United States Potato Board website potatogoodness.com shows improved consumer engagement

The United States Potato Board website for consumers, Potatogoodness.com has been redesigned end 2012.

March 12, 2013

Tim O’Connor exchanges potatoes for avocados

Tim O’Connor, President and CEO of the U.S. Potato Board, Denver, CO, has accepted an offer to lead a new marketing agency dedicated to the Mexican avocado industry.

March 11, 2013

Japanes Noodle manufacturer launches New Product with US Dehy

Hayashi Seimen, a Nagoya noodle manufacturer, recently launched a noodle made with 5% dehydarted potato.

March 04, 2013

Potato Industry Leadership Institute class of 2013 introduction

Twenty potato growers and industry representatives joined together to form the 2013 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI), an annual program jointly administered by the National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board.

Standing up for potatoes on capitol hill

March 04, 2013

US Potato Growers Converge on Capitol Hill

More than 160 potato growers and industry partners from across the United States met Feb. 25-28 in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry's most pressing federal policy priorities.

February 28, 2013

Fruit Logistica 2013 highly successful

FRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading event for the international fresh produce trade sector, fully lived up to the high expectations.

February 28, 2013

Europatat and the Czech Potato Association announce Europatat Congress 2013

Europatat and the Czech Potato Association (UBS) are pleased to announce the opening for registrations for the annual Europatat Congress, taking place in Carlsbad (Czech Republic) from 30 May 2013 till 1 June 2013.

February 27, 2013

CPAC Springs Ahead With Warm Weather Potato Promos

Continuing to promote its more than 100 varieties of spuds during the “Five Distinct Potato Seasons” campaign, the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee has launched the “Spring Ahead” season for March through May.

February 27, 2013

Simplot director new chair for Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board has elected a new chair. Terry O’Brien, Managing Director of Simplot Australia, has been elected by the Board following the resignation of John Doumani.

February 26, 2013

Lance Hapka appointed chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

Lance Hapka, a process potato grower from Argyle, Minnesota became the 64th Chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association at NPPGA's annual meeting last Tuesday.