Potato News

Lay's Potato Chips unveils 'Do Us A Flavor' Finalists
July 15, 2015

Lay's Potato Chips unveils 'Do Us A Flavor' Finalists

Out of millions of submissions from fans across America, Lay's today announced the four finalist flavors competing for a $1 million grand prize in the Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor' contest
Key Technology Introduces Sanitation Enhancements to Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems
July 15, 2015

Key Technology Introduces Sanitation Enhancements to Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

Key Technology introduces its enhanced Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems, which includes its popular Sliver Sizer Remover, Precision Size Grader and Rotary Size Grader.
Haith group washer and sponge drier combination
July 14, 2015

Haith developed a direct drive roller potato drier

In 2014 Haith gave their R & D team the task of developing a more reliable and low maintenance roller drier which gives excellent moisture removal on potatoes.
Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes
July 14, 2015

Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes

Equipment manufacturer GIllenkirch offers an innovative solution to the Prince Edward Island potato industry after the recent scare involving needles inserted in potatoes
Bluebird Foods (New Zealand) is recalling batches of its Original Cut potato chips
July 14, 2015

Bluebird Foods (New Zealand) is recalling batches of its Original Cut Potato Chips

Bluebird Foods (New Zealand) is recalling batches of its bags of potato chips after finding some may contain plastic pieces.
Morton Salt Expands Specialty Salt Portfolio And Food Grade Salt Production Capabilities
July 13, 2015

Morton Salt Expands Specialty Salt Portfolio And Food Grade Salt Production Capabilities

Morton Salt, Inc. today announced its latest efforts to support the food manufacturing industry during the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago.
The New Nedato Website
July 13, 2015

Nedato launches a new website and corporate identity

Dutch potato company Nedato - specialized in handling and sales of ware potatoes and potatoes for the European processing industry - has launched a new website and corporate identity.
Aerial view of McCain Foods - Timaru
July 13, 2015

New potato peeler to make McCain's Timaru factory more efficient

McCain Foods has installed a new model potato peeler in Timaru, New Zealand. Timaru is the first of the company's factories in the world to use the new model.
Papas andinas contra la malnutrición del mundo
July 10, 2015

Papas andinas contra la malnutrición del mundo

La papa ha salvado al mundo de hambrunas. Ahora, papas andinas poco conocidas podrían acabar con la malnutrición. El Centro Internacional de la Papa presentó en Bruselas un proyecto regional con aspiraciones globales.
Venezuela: Escasez de insecticidas redujo producción de papa
July 09, 2015

Venezuela: Escasez de insecticidas redujo producción de papa

El presidente de la Federación nacional de productores de papa y hortalizas de Venezuela, Plubio Paredes, indicó que los productores de papa han perdido producción por no tener los elementos para mantener las semillas.
Calyxt Launches Field Trials of its Cold Storable Potato
July 09, 2015

Calyxt Launches Field Trials of its Cold Storable Potato

Calyxt, Inc., a Minnesota-based company focusing on developing healthier food products, today announced that it has started the field trials of its cold storable potato.
Don Ladhoff
July 09, 2015

United States Potato Board Realigns Retail Marketing Program Staffing

United States Potato Board Chief Marketing Officer, John Toaspern, has issued the following statement regarding the recent news longtime USPB Retail Marketing Consultant, Don Ladhoff, has joined Black Gold Farms after the expiration of his contract with the USPB

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