Potato News from the United States

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.

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

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

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

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) reported results for the third quarter of 2021.

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension specialist shares tips for improving profitability during times of high fertilizer prices.

Conagra Brands, Inc., one of North America's leading branded food companies, is returning to the National Association of Convenience Stores' 2021 NACS Show with a dynamic assortment of snacking solutions.

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and IRI® announced a new partnership to provide AFFI members with complimentary access to IRI data on frozen food performance in real-time.

Tubers have battled various scourges for about 10,000 years, as well as an unpredictable climate that can cause unseasonable frost damage to crops every year.

Spudsy, the brand that upcycles imperfect sweet potatoes and turns them into plant-based, delicious snacks, has announced the closing of a $3.3 Million funding round led by KarpReilly and Stage 1 Fund.

The marketing year that ended in June 2021 was unlike any year the US potato industry has ever experienced. With pandemic restrictions ebbing and flowing from June 2020 to July 2021, sales at foodservice fluctuated while retail purchases remained extremely strong throughout the year.

In a new study, published in Crop Science, researchers describe genetic tools to develop potato varieties with improved natural resistance to the Colorado potato beetle

Strohauer Farms is based in Northern Colorado, so further away from where the majority of potato growers are located in the state which is in the San Luis Valley.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, and Exeter Engineering announce the formation of sales and service partners in North America.

Breakthrough Food Packaging Technology Offers Consumers a Positive Choice as part of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) Strategic End-to-End Transformation with Sustainability at the Center

Tasteful Selections®, leading the bite-size potato category in innovation and sustainability is pleased to announce the limited launch of its new 100-percent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable packaging.

As MountainKing readies for its fall harvest, early tests from its fields in Colorado’s San Luis Valley offer encouraging signs for several of the brand’s gourmet varieties including its yellow-flesh varietals.