Potato News from the United States

2014 Rabobank Potatoes South Australia Industry Award winner

June 10, 2014

Justin Della Zoppa wins 2014 Rabobank Potatoes South Australia Industry Award

Riverland potato producer Justin Della Zoppa has been named the 2014 Rabobank Potatoes South Australia Industry Award winner.

Potato and Tomato affected by late blight

June 09, 2014

Univ. Florida Research: Late blight pathogen originates from Mexico

A University of Florida scientist has pinpointed Mexico as the origin of the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish Potato Famine, a finding that may help researchers solve the $6 billion-a-year disease that continues to evolve and torment potato and tomato growers around the world.

June 09, 2014

TGI Friday's™ Adds Bacon Ranch Flavor to Popular Potato Skins Snack Chip Line

As one of the best-selling indulgent snacks, TGI Friday's™ Potato Skins are undoubtedly, a crowd pleaser. Bacon Ranch is the latest variety to join the brand's restaurant-inspired Potato Skins line, licensed by leading snack food innovator, Inventure Foods, Inc.

Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its capacity

June 08, 2014

Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its production capacity

Naturally Potatoes broke ground on a seven-and-a half-million-dollar expansion to its Mars Hill, Maine potato processing plant. The expansion is in addition to a one-million-dollar packaging line upgrade that is nearly completed.

June 08, 2014

Batch potato chip fryer delivers higher capacity

To help snack processors meet the increasing demand for kettle-style potato chips, Heat and Control’s MasterTherm Kettle Fryer (MTKF) can produce over 500 finished lbs/hr (227 kg/hr)

June 05, 2014

One in Five North American consumers confuse Local and Organic

With more people buying local and organic food, consumers should know the difference between the two so they recognize what they’re buying, but nearly one in five still confuse the terms, a University of Florida researcher says.

May 28, 2014

KLN Family Brands 'full steam ahead' with rebuild former Troyer Farms snack foods plant

KLN Family brands is moving ahead quickly with rebuilding plans for the former Troyer Farms snack foods plant in Waterford Township, Pennsylvania.

Hairy Nightshade, a weed that has the potential to be problematic in potato cultivation

May 28, 2014

New 'Focus on Potato' Webcasts Tackle Hairy Nightshade, Potato Tuber Moth

Hairy nightshade and potato tuberworm (or potato tuber moth) are two economically important inhibitors to potato production. Two of the latest ‘Focus on Potato’ webcasts focus on these economically important potato pests.

May 28, 2014

Cape Cod Potato Chips launches two Limited Batch Flavors

Cape Cod’s Potato Chips has launched two Limited Batch Flavors: Asiago Cheese & Italian Herb Limited Batch, or Back Bay Crab Seasoning

May 27, 2014

Produce Marketing Association redesigns website

In response to member feedback and as part of its new strategic plan implementation, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) unveiled its redesigned website http://www.pma.com on Tuesday, May 27.

You don't HAVE to eat the white potatoes

May 22, 2014

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Senator Collins' Request to Include Fresh White Potato in WIC Program

Today, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bipartisan agreement, authored by Senators Susan Collins (R-Me) and Mark Pryor (D-AR), that would allow families using the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to purchase all fresh, healthy vegetables, including the white potato, which has been excluded from the program.

May 21, 2014

Wisconsin Farmers Provide Resources to Tackle Water Issues in Central Wisconsin

The potato and vegetable growers in Wisconsin's Central Sands are not content to debate causes, and they have united to proactively seek solutions to Tackle Water Issues in Central Wisconsin.

Nathan Oberg, Director, Business Development Aceto Agricultural Chemical Corporation

May 21, 2014

Aceto Agricultural Chemicals Corporation hires Nathan Oberg as director Business Development

Aceto Agricultural Chemical Corporation announced that Nathan Oberg has been hired as its Director, Business Development.

May 20, 2014

McDonald's Kicks-Off FIFA World Cup with global French Fry Packaging Redesign

Starting next Monday, McDonald's will change the look of its iconic red French fry packaging globally with bold, new artwork to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in Brasil.

Boulder Canyon launches "Ancient Grains", a Chip featuring seven Grains and Seeds, including Quinoa, Chia and Amaranth

May 20, 2014

Boulder Canyon launches 'Ancient Grains', a Chip made of 7 Grains & Seeds, including Quinoa, Chia & Amaranth

Boulder Canyon Foods, introduces Ancient Grains, a revolutionary whole-grain snack chip that combines on-trend grains and seeds like quinoa and brown rice into the ultimate better-for-you snacking experience.

Nacho Usual Breakfast, winning recipe USPB contest

May 20, 2014

US Potato Board Announces Winner of Guilt-Free Potato Goodness Recipe Contest

'Nacho Usual Breakfast' is the creative and catchy title of the Grand Prize winning recipe in the US Potato Board's Guilt-Free Potato Goodness consumer recipe contest, selected by 'Hungry Girl' Lisa Lillien.

May 20, 2014

Snyder's of Hanover Supports Celiac Awareness Month

Snyder's of Hanover Teams with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) for the month of May to Support Celiac Awareness Month

United States - Mexico trade agreement for fresh potatoes

May 19, 2014

All of Mexico now open for US Potatoes

The National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are pleased that effective today, May 19, 2014, the Mexican government has implemented its final rule to allow U.S. fresh potatoes to enter all of Mexico.