Potato News from Northern America

Cavendish Farms Plant in New Annan
January 04, 2015

Cavendish Farms again finds needles in potatoes - not from Linkletter Farms this time.

Late December, Potato Processor Cavendish Farms detected again sewing needles stuck in potatoes processed at its New Annan plant on Prince Edward Island.
West Coast Labor Dispute is Hurting Idaho Potato Industry
December 23, 2014

West Coast Labor Dispute is Hurting Idaho Potato Industry

Port disruptions on the West Coast due to labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are hurting Idaho agriculture and Idaho’s exporters.
Gary Linkletter, general manager of Linkletter Farms
December 23, 2014

Linkletter Farms back up and running

Linkletter Farms is finally back up and running after two months of being at the centre of a large-scale food tampering incident that reached across Atlantic Canada.
NPD: Understanding Consumer Dynamics Key to Restaurant Industry Growth in 2015
December 21, 2014

NPD: Understanding Consumer Dynamics Key to Restaurant Industry Growth in 2015

As the restaurant industry struggles to entice more consumer visits, consumer attitudes and behaviors are shifting.
TOMRA Sorting Food to demonstrate Halo at Potato Expo in Orlando
December 18, 2014

TOMRA Sorting Food to demonstrate Halo at Potato Expo in Orlando

TOMRA Sorting Food will exhibit its innovative Halo sorting system at Potato Expo 2015, the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America.
Key Technology Appoints Bert Switten as Technical Sales Support Manager, Optical Sorting
December 17, 2014

Key Technology Appoints Bert Switten as Technical Sales Support Manager, Optical Sorting

Key Technology announces the appointment of Bert Switten as Technical Sales Support Manager, Optical Sorting. He is based at the company’s Sacramento, California USA customer center.
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Pepsico introduces Tostitos Rolls! Tortilla Chips
December 16, 2014

Pepsico introduces Tostitos Rolls! Tortilla Chips

Tostitos, a leading brand from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, has introduced this party staple, a corn tortilla chip – with a tube-like shape – that is sure to be the guest of honor at any gathering.
Bulk potato storage United States (Courtesy IVI)
December 15, 2014

Major US Potato States held 263 million cwt in stock per December 1, 2014

The 13 major US potato States held 263 million cwt of potatoes in storage December 1, 2014, down 3 percent from 2 years
ago.
United States Potato Board receives 5 million for the promotion of US Potatoes around the world
December 14, 2014

United States Potato Board receives 5 million for the promotion of US Potatoes around the world

The United States Potato Board (USPB) received an allocation of $4,998,892 in program year 2015 Market Access Program (MAP) funds from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) at USDA. These funds will be used by the USPB to promote frozen, dehydrated, chip-stock, table-stock and seed potatoes in over 25 countries around the world.
EEUU: Consideran subsidiar papas para madres pobres
December 11, 2014

EEUU: Consideran subsidiar papas para madres pobres

Si es aprobado por el por el Congreso, las mujeres de bajos ingresos en Estados Unidos podrán por primera vez pagar por papas con vales subsidiados por el gobierno emitidos por el programa de nutrición infantil Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC).
Outgoing Chair Gary Linkletter
December 11, 2014

Alex Docherty elected new Chairman Prince Edward Island Potato Board

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has elected a new executive during its December 10th Board of Directors meeting. Alex Docherty of Elmwood was elected the new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Gary Linkletter, who completed four years as Chairman.
White potatoes: includes colored regular potatoes too!
December 10, 2014

US Potato growers score with spending bill provision

Count the potato among the special interests rewarded in the massive spending deal Congress unveiled this week.
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Reward Doubled for tips leading to arrest culprit sewing needles in potatoes
December 10, 2014

Reward Doubled for tips leading to arrest culprit sewing needles in potatoes

The reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of anyone who put sewing needles in Prince Edward Island potatoes has doubled to CAD 100.000
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December 10, 2014

Snack Food Association CEO Urges Congress to Approve Federal Standard for GMO Food Labels

Snack Food Association CEO Tom Dempsey today urged Congress to approve legislation creating a federal standard for labeling food produced with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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December 09, 2014

Tim Hortons Shareholders approve deal with Burger King to form 'Restaurant Brands International'

Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX, NYSE: THI) today announced the company's shareholders have approved the transaction with Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: BKW) that will create a new global quick service restaurant leader, to be named Restaurant Brands International.
McGill study: Potato extract reduces weight gain to surprising extent
December 09, 2014

McGill study: Potato extract reduces weight gain to surprising extent

A simple potato extract may limit weight gain from a diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates, according to scientists at McGill University. The results of their recent study were so surprising that the investigators repeated the experiment just to be sure.
McDonalds Global Comparable Sales For November Down
December 08, 2014

McDonalds Global Comparable Sales For November Down

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 2.2% in November.
Houlihan named WPVGA executive director
December 07, 2014

Houlihan named WPVGA executive director

Tamas Houlihan has been named executive director of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) by the board of directors, effective immediately.

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