Potato News from Northern America

November 12, 2020

U.S. Potato Exports Still Impacted by Pandemic, but beginning to Recover

U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019. This drop is a result of the pandemic's continuing impact on the demand in many markets, particularly in SE Asia and Central America, and the tight supplies of U.S. frozen potato products.

AFFI Outlines Why Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021

November 10, 2020

Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts industry association

From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, the frozen category in the USA is experiencing all-time sales highs over the past year.

November 10, 2020

The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners

During the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners representing the grower sector of the industry were sworn in.

Velocity Snack Brands Extends Popchips™ with Two New Product Lines

November 08, 2020

Velocity Snack Brands introduces 'Popchips Grain Free' and 'Popchips Corn Chips' product lines

Velocity Snack Brands (VSB) launches two new Popchips product lines in over 2100 Kroger Co. stores in the United States to meet evolving consumer snacking habits, with further distribution to follow.

November 06, 2020

Utz Brands Reports Strong Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) ('Utz' or the 'Company'), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2020.

Seven flavours in various-sized bags part of recall

November 05, 2020

Food Recall Warning - Certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled due to Possible Presence of Pieces of Glass

Miss Vickie's Canada is recalling certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips from the marketplace due to the possible presence of pieces of glass.

November 05, 2020

Potato Expo 2021 Goes 100% Virtual

In light of on-going developments with COVID-19 the organizers of the Potato Expo 2021 have decided to hold the event as a Virtual Experience, entirely online.

November 04, 2020

Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — the Inc. 5000

Tasteful Selections ranks No. 3941 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 89 percent.

November 02, 2020

New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted

The Integra-D is Urschel’s newest addition to the Affinity line. The high-performance dicer features operation at the push of a button.

October 27, 2020

SNAC International Joins Partner Program with PACK EXPO Connects

SNAC International is an official partner of PACK EXPO Connects. Attend SNAC's virtual education session on Monday, Nov. 9, 1:00PM - 1:30PM ET

October 27, 2020

Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update October 26, 2020

Potato harvest in Canada is complete in most provinces with the exception of Quebec, according to this final crop report of the season prepared by the United Potato Growers of Canada

October 23, 2020

Mikesell's Snack Food Company adds new flavors to their lineup

Two new flavors are being added to Mikesell's Snack Food Company's potato chip line up: Salt & Lime and Pepperoni Pizza Puffcorn.

Jason will lead the company’s three global locations

October 21, 2020

Jason Davis Promoted to Vice President of Vanmark

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announces the promotion of Jason Davis to Vice President.

October 20, 2020

Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor

Featuring a patented direct drive with a counterbalance system, Zephyr's unique motion profile gently moves product with no segregation or stratification and at higher capacities than can be achieved with other horizontal motion conveyors.

October 20, 2020

Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation

Building on the original TranSlicer that revolutionized the commercial, fresh-cut salad industry, Urschel introduces the new TranSlicer 2520 Cutter. The TranSlicer 2520 processes a variety of products for the food processing industry such as leafy vegetables, celery, leek, carrots, cucumbers, and fruits.

October 16, 2020

Boulder Canyon Debuts New Thin & Crispy Potato Chips Made With Avocado Oil

Boulder Canyon brings adventurous, flavorful snack food innovation to those seeking a better-for-you experience with their new Thin & Crispy potato chips.

October 16, 2020

Looking for New Ways to Fuel Athletic Performance? Try A Potato

White potatoes are as effective as commercial sports products in exercise fueling, performance and recovery, according to research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.

TikTok Sensation: Meet The Idaho Potato Worker Who Sent Fleetwood Mac Sales Soaring

October 15, 2020

Idaho Potato Worker turns into TikTok Sensation

Nathan Apodaca's truck broke down on a highway in Idaho Falls, Idaho, about 2 miles from the potato warehouse where Apodaca has worked for nearly two decades. Eager to get to work, he grabs his skateboard and a bottle of Ocean Spray's Cran-Raspberry juice.