Potato News from Northern America

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today the appointments of Andre J. Hawaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., and Hala G. Moddelmog, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, to its Board of Directors, effective July 19, 2017.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced today it has launched a broad-based performance transformation plan, intended to substantially streamline the Company's processes and structure, drive out costs and complexity, and enhance long-term shareholder value.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that potato producers in Washington voted to continue their federal marketing order program.

Instead of moving the Cape Cod's potato chips production away from the "outdated" and "overcrowded" Hyannis factory on the Cape that the chips are named after, Snyder’s-Lance is instead investing $20 million to upgrade the facility.

Canadian Potato Processing company Cavendish Farms is investing in major potato storage upgrades at its New Annan French Fry plant, Prince Edward Island.

Three of America's favorite dishes are about to be transformed into Lay's newest potato chips for your snacking pleasure, thanks to the lastest round of the Do Us a Flavor contest.

McCain Foods Limited has announced plans to expand its capacity at its plant in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. This investment will bring additional production capacity to the french fry manufacturing facility, helping to meet continued strong demand for McCain products in the company’s domestic and international markets.

Key Technology expands its VERYX® family of digital sorters with the addition of the new VERYX C70. This small chute-fed sorter is ideal for low- to mid-capacity production lines.

Fresh Solutions Network announces the launch of its Side Delights® Farmer’s Table® Organic Russet single wrapped, microwaveable potato – a line extension to the Farmer’s Table Organic potato line up.

Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito Lay division, today announced it has narrowed its 'Do Us a Flavor' contest submissions to 10 semifinalist flavors. Check back for the Three finalists on July 18!

Chef RJ Harvey has joined Potatoes USA as the Global Foodservice Marketing Manager.

Research of Boise State University plan to develop a wireless sensor network that would be able to detect temperature, humidity levels, carbon dioxide and ammonia levels in real time, to help with early detection of rot in stored potatoes.

Como parte de una nueva investigación, se han desenterrado en Utah (EE.UU.) los que podrían ser los gránulos de papa más antiguos, fechados hace 10.900 años. Según los científicos, esta papa podría ser una fuente de alimento potencial para el futuro.

Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Utah and Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah have discovered potato starch residues in the crevices of a 10,900-year-old stone tool in Escalante, Utah — the earliest evidence of wild potato use in North America.

Wise Foods has formed brand partnerships with two US Pro Baseball teams: the New York Mets play the Atlanta Braves

Pressure from the tiny, winged insects that spread zebra chip disease in potatoes has been light in Idaho this season, emboldening some Idaho farmers to scale back on their pesticide programs.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced yesterday that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Brian Driscoll as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

After a month of good growing conditions and positive reports amid sporadic news on disease potential, word from one of Ontario’s potato-growing regions is that roughly 1,000 acres of potatoes have been lost due to flooding.