Potato News from the United States

October 13, 2015

Side Delights Steamables Adds Steamables Medley Potatoes To Their Line-Up

Side Delights® Steamables today announces an exciting new addition to their line-up: Steamables Medley potatoes

October 05, 2015

New PacLite Conveyor Belt Introduced by Cambridge Engineered Solutions

Cambridge Engineered Solutions has introduced PacLite, a new lighter weight, flatwire conveyor belt with variable openings that is ideally suited for three segments of the food processing industry: Packaging, baking and rock traps used for root crops.

October 05, 2015

Tortilla Chip Manufacturer Donkey Chips Doubles production with new FOODesign processing line

Tortilla chip manufacturer, Donkey Brands LLC, has doubled production volumes by installing a new production line from specialist food processing equipment provider, FOODesign, a tna company.

Merchandise Mart in Chicago, the location of Conagra Foods future headquarters

October 01, 2015

Conagra Foods cuts 1500 jobs, moves to Chicago

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced restructuring plans to improve profitability, advance its growth agenda and unlock shareholder value. The restructuring includes the elimination of around 1,500 jobs (30% of the company’s global office-based workforce). Conagra Foods also announced the relocation of its headquarters to Chicago.

September 30, 2015

Diamond Foods Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Results

Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2015.

September 30, 2015

Idaho Potato Commission Appoints James Hoff as new Commissioner

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the recent appointment of James Hoff as a new Commissioner who will serve a three-year term. James Hoff of Hoff Farms in Idaho Falls will be formally sworn in at the IPC’s October meeting.

September 28, 2015

Heat and Control ships new equipment for 5,000 lb/hr of potato chips.

Engineered to integrate with a customer’s existing potato handling equipment, a new Heat and Control continuous potato chip slicer feeding, washing, and frying system will boost finished chip production capacity and improve product quality.

September 25, 2015

Conagra CEO hints at job cuts and reduced role for Omaha in favor of Chicago/Illinois

ConAgra Foods Chief Executive Sean Connolly is addressing shareholders this morning at an annual meeting at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.

Conagra Foods 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report

September 24, 2015

Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.

September 24, 2015

Warm summer in Alaska results in good potato yields for farms with irrigation

Alaskan potato farms with irrigation had a good year, but farms that didn't have irrigation lost much of their potato yield.

September 23, 2015

VERYX™ an All-New Digital Sorting Platform by Key Technology

Key Technology introduces an all-new digital sorting platform: VERYX™

September 22, 2015

United States sets Food Waste Reduction Goals

In the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg have announced the first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50% reduction by 2030.

Sean Connolly, chief executive officer of ConAgra Foods

September 22, 2015

Conagra Foods reports results Fiscal 2016 Q1

Today ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2016 first quarter ended August 30, 2015. The report refers to 'good sales and operating profit performance [for its commercial Foods Segment], primarily due to strong volumes, favorable mix, and efficiencies for Lamb Weston.

Heat and Control offers new speed washer / blancher for potato slices

September 22, 2015

Washer Blancher Combi for Potato Chip Production introduced by Heat and Control

Heat and Control helps out potato chip manufacturers with limited space with this new compact speed washer for potato slices that doubles as a blancher.

September 19, 2015

Según estudio, las papas moradas evitarían el cáncer de colon

Un estudio realizado por investigadores de la Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania y la Universidad de Colorado, reveló que compuestos presentes en las papas moradas ayudarían a matar las células madre del cáncer de colon.

Doritos Rainbow Chips, a new, limited-edition product to celebrate and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the boldest, most colorful way possible.

September 18, 2015

Doritos Brand Partners With The It Gets Better Project to Introduce “Doritos Rainbows”

The Doritos brand, in partnership with the It Gets Better Project, announced a new, limited-edition product to celebrate and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the boldest, most colorful way possible.

United States Department of Agriculture | Agricultural Marketing Service

September 17, 2015

USDA Fruit and Vegetable Program Changes Name to the Specialty Crops Program

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is changing the name of the Fruit and Vegetable Program to the Specialty Crops Program effective immediately. Because of the expansion of products covered, the program name is being changed to be more inclusive.