Potato News from Northern America

The National Potato Council (NPC) today revealed its latest report on the economic impact of the USA potato industry.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of snack food production systems, has promoted Shawn Moye to Senior Vice President of Global Sales to support the continued growth of the business.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops.

Michigan-grown spuds deliver a pile of economic activity, generating more than USD 2.5 billion to the state’s GDP and supporting around 21,700 Michigan jobs, according to a report released today by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.

A leading North American potato event is making its biennial return to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre, this week! Thursday and Friday, February 22nd and 23rd

Lay's® debuts of its latest flavor innovation: Lay's® Sweet & Spicy Honey flavored chips.

Globally inspired flavors, evolving use of kitchen appliances, and a surge in breakfast foods are just some of the emerging trends identified in Future of Frozen Food 2024

Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on February 1, 2024 totalled 74,031 million cwt which is up 8.2% over February 2023 and well above the five-year average

Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) has announced its selection as the exclusive distribution partner for PIP in the Americas!

Folson Farms works to produce quality potatoes in the rich soils of the Red River Valley.

A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.

Increased operational costs, energy efficiency regulations, and rising labor costs are driving the demand for robotic solutions. The robotic case-packing industry has been growing steadily in response to these needs. It's estimated that the industry could reach USD 70 billion by the end of next year.

The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to offer a webinar on February 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (Toronto/USA) with Dr. Nigel Crump presenting "Adelaide, Australia: Host of the 12th World Potato Congress". 

The first-ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas will be among the year's most exciting cultural moments – but for a staggering 81% of Americans, watching it all from the couch is much better.

Después de años fuera de la escena mundial tras la detección de la sarna verrugosa en sus campos, la Isla Principe Eduardo se dispone a reclamar el podio como productora de elite.

Utz Brands, Inc., a leading US based manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has announced that certain of its subsidiaries including Utz Quality Foods, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of certain assets and brands to Our Home™

Kellanova has announced that the maker of Pringles® is on track to reach its goal of creating a climate-positive future

The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s (PSA) Board of Directors selected new executive committee members at its winter board meeting held last month month during the 2024 Potato Expo in Austin, Texas.