Potato News from Northern America

Spudsy, the brand known for creating the world's first Sweet Potato Puff, is introducing a new super snack on National French Fry Day that will excite the tastebuds of fry lovers everywhere.

The National Potato Council today welcomed Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s Program Coordinator. The recent Ohio State University graduate will support the execution and implementation of NPC’s programs to engage and inform its membership.

Side Delights offers solutions for shoppers who want to continue eating at home with an elevated dining experience. While consumers are slowly returning to restaurants, many discovered the benefits of cooking and dining at home during the pandemic.

The United States pressured Mexico on Wednesday to allow genetically modified crops into the country and to open up access to U.S.-grown potatoes. Trade talks were held Wednesday in Mexico City.

The World Potato Congress Inc.'s (WPC) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce Mr. Willie Jacobs as its newest International Advisor from South Africa.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon® vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

Mid-Year Report by food delivery platform Grubhub (United States) looks at Top Food Trends, Popular Restaurants, Forecasts and More. Noteworthy in the Side Dish Category: 'Cajun Fries' have seen the fastest growth on the Grubhub platform during the first half of 2021.

Starting in early July, Mister Bee’s potato chips will be entering a new territory for the first time in company history. Mister Bee’s will be featured in stores throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., through Labor Day in September honoring military personnel.

EnWave Corporation recently announced that it has signed a License Agreement with Europe Snacks Group, a European leader in savory snack production.

You may have read last week that Mexican Agriculture Secretary Víctor Villalobos Arámbula is expected to travel to Washington, D.C. in early August to meet with his American counterpart, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Pulling out all the stops to showcase their favorite spuds, retailers nationwide fought hard for the highest honors in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 30th annual Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest.

Featuring the iconic taste and crunch of Fritos® corn chips, this new offering is the latest innovation from Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake pizza to upgrade BBQ season

The potato crop in Canada is in varying stages - from emergence to touching between rows. Potato growers everywhere are optimistic for the good growing conditions needed to move this crop in its early life stages.

The US online grocery market finished April with $8.4 billion in sales, as 67.8 million households placed an average of 2.73 online grocery orders during the month.

Side Delights is providing menu tips for event planners as party planning begins and consumers celebrate the return of the roaring twenties.

Want to spice up your life? After introducing Pringles Wendy's Spicy Chicken flavour chips in the US, Pringles and Wendy's® are joining together to bring this mind-blowing innovation to Canada.

New study finds that individuals with higher cardiometabolic risk may benefit from adding more dietary potassium, via potatoes, to a typical American diet

BK® Tests Alternatives for Cutlery, Straws, Drink Lids, Frypods®, Whopper® Wrappers and Napkins and Expands Loop Reusables Test in Partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz.