Potato News from the United States

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Florence still a question mark

September 23, 2018

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Hurricane Florence still uncertain

The problem for North Carolina’s sweet potato farmers is knowing whether the drenching rains unleashed by hurricane Florence will have the same effect as being inundated by a flooded pond or creek. Some sweet potato fields received as much as 30 inches.

September 23, 2018

Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks damaged by fire

An equipment fire at the Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks, ND late last Wednesday, forced employees to evacuate and caused an estimated USD 150.000 of damage.

September 19, 2018

Bühler Aeroglide announces new appointments for Sales and Process Engineering

Bühler Aeroglide, a global leader in thermal process engineering and technology for food, feed, and industrial markets has appointed Tom Barber, vice president of capital sales, and Jason Pintuff, director of process engineering.

September 18, 2018

Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly

Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.

September 18, 2018

Over 20 jobs and 12 old kettle fryers out at Cape Cod Potato Chips as Campbell Soup looks for cost savings

About a quarter of the workers at the Cape Cod Potato Chips facility in Hyannis, Massachusetts were laid off as two of the three production lines are shut down.

September 18, 2018

Asia's leading seaweed snack brand is coming to the United States

Nora Snacks, a US subsidiary of the Thai seaweed manufacturer Taokaenoi brings its popular seaweed chips to American palates

September 18, 2018

Cargill adds to its Simpure porfolio of label-friendly potato starches

Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.

September 13, 2018

North Carolina Sweet Potato Growers scramble to harvest their crop before hurricane Florence hits

Hurricane Florence, is making landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year.

September 13, 2018

Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries announces the 10th Anniversary of its multiple award-winning spirit, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka. In commemoration the distillery has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.

September 13, 2018

Tasteful Selections mini sweet potato trays now available in 6 flavors

Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., has expanded its line of mini sweet potato trays to 6 flavors, covering sweet, savory and trending favorites.

How to Lower or Eliminate Anti-foam Chemical Costs in Potato Processing Facilities

September 10, 2018

How to lower the costs of Anti-foam Agents in Potato Processing Facilities

'How to lower Costs of Anti-foam Agent in potato processing facilities' is based on materials provided to PotatoPro by ChemFree Defoam LLC.

Leavitt Farms recognized as top potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

September 03, 2018

Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month

September 02, 2018

Heat and Control shows latest equipment at Pack Expo in Chicago

Heat and Control has announced they will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO International 2018, where the processing & packaging equipment manufacturer will be demonstrating its next generation of seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems

September 02, 2018

Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance

Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits

A new crop of fingerlings means... Party Potatoes are back!

September 01, 2018

A new crop of fingerlings... Yes, Party Potatoes are back!

Old Oak Farms®, RPE’s core commodity brand, is bringing excitement to the fingerling potato for the third year in a row, with Party Potatoes®.

August 30, 2018

Jason Allen appointed as CEO of Idaho Potato Packer Mart Produce

Idaho Potato Packer The Mart Group, LLC, operating as Mart Produce, announced the appointment of Jason Allen as its new CEO effective August 23rd, replacing Brian Hansen who has acted as the Interim CEO since July 2017.