Potato News from Northern America

October 27, 2021

PepsiCo Accelerates Digitalization with Launch of Digital Hubs in North America and Europe

PepsiCo, Inc. announced the establishment of the company's first two Digital Hubs in North America and Europe, with plans to expand to more locations in the future. Hubs to centralize skills, development, and delivery of emerging digital capabilities, such as AI, machine learning...

New study predicts two popular American foods surprisingly resilient to climate change.

October 27, 2021

Study: Potato supply chain resilient to climate change

A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of American’s most popular plant-based foods — French fries and pasta sauce — are surprisingly resilient to climate change.

October 22, 2021

USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge

The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, the second of a two-part to Advance Agricultural Sustainability in the United States.

United Potato Growers of Canada report on the 2021 Harvest

October 22, 2021

Most Potato Growers in Canada are looking back on an excellent 2021 Harvest

The United Potato Growers of Canada report on the 2021 Harvest as it is in its final stages. Most provinces (with the exception of British Columbia) have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without cool temperatures or wet conditions.

FPS Food Process Solutions appointments: Richard Quélo, Sales Director, Europe and Argenis Anaya, Sales Manager, Latin America

October 20, 2021

FPS Food Process Solutions Expands Europe and Latin America

FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, announces strategic senior appointments in Europe and Latin America, citing positive growth opportunities in these markets.

October 20, 2021

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) expands its equipment capabilities with its proprietary IIoT platform: RBSConnect

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, announced the expansion of capabilities and services offered by RBSConnect, their proprietary Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform.

Hormel Foods to Partner with The Better Meat Co.

October 20, 2021

Hormel Foods partners with The Better Meat Co to use its meat-like mycoprotein Rhiza, produced via potato-based fermentation

Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced its venturing company, 199 Ventures, has entered into an exclusive partnership with The Better Meat Co. to bring new mycoprotein - produced by potato-based fermentation - and plant-based protein products to the marketplace.

October 20, 2021

Double L Global promotes Byron Duffin to President

Double L Global (Manufacturing) promotes Byron Duffin to Brand President. Prior to Double L, Duffin was with Spudnik for 18 months. Byron’s involvement has helped to rebuild and strengthen the Double L Brand and company.

October 19, 2021

It's shaping up to be a banner year for Aroostook County (Maine) potatoes

Don Flannery, president of the Maine Potato Board, is not calling it a record year — yet. But with over 80 percent of this season’s potatoes out of the ground, the longtime industry expert said yields are shaping up to be above average.

October 19, 2021

National Potato Council Announces New Event: The NPC Washington Summit

United States potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit

October 14, 2021

Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazines Annual List of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Inc. magazine revealed that Tasteful Selections® ranked No. 3644 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

October 13, 2021

Wendy's introduces 'Hot & Crispy Guarantee' for its french fries in the United States

Wendy's is taking a stand against cold and soggy fry disappointment from industry competitors with the introduction of a new Hot and Crispy Fry Guarantee. Reinvented Hot and Crispy Fries are a cut above the competition, preferred nearly 2:1 to McDonald's French Fries in a national taste test

October 12, 2021

WPC Webinar: Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - November 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time with Netafim's Yechiam Gets, Crop Model Agronomist Presenting 'Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling.'

October 11, 2021

Frito-Lay Invests in US Manufacturing Sites and hires nearly 15000 people in 2021

Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo and leading food manufacturer, announced 2021 site investments to further enable the snack leader’s ability to meet strong consumer demand.

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook

October 08, 2021

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Results.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal first-quarter 2022 results.

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Launches website highlighting farmer-led water quality initiatives

October 07, 2021

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association highlights farmer-led water quality initiatives with new website

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) have launched FarmersForCleanWater.com, a new website to showcase farmer-led water quality initiatives