News on Industry Associations

Snack Food Association responds to (IOM) Report: Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence
The Snack Food Association (SFA) and the American Bakers Association (ABA) believe the findings from the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Report: Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence add a vital new perspective to the national discussion of sodium's role in the American diet.»
United States
May 21, 2013
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Snack Food Association
Tom Dempsey Named New CEO of Snack Food Association
Tom Dempsey, former President of UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Snack Food Association (SFA), effective July 1, 2013.»
United States
May 20, 2013
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Snack Food Association, Utz Quality Foods, Inc.
Manitoba Potato Growers unhappy with Contracts
Manitoba potato growers signed a contract with McCain Foods last week, but their prices won’t increase from last year. »
Canada
May 21, 2013
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Keystone Potato Producers Association Inc., McCain Foods Limited, Simplot Foods Group
Potato Processing Industry in Belgium continues its growth
The Belgian potato processing industry has seen a spectacular growth during the last decades. The companies active in this sector have grown from 500.000 tons of processed potatoes in 1990 to 3,65 million tons of raw material in 2012.»
Belgium
May 08, 2013
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Belgapom
Washington State Potato Commission helps Potato Growers apply Integrated Pest Management
As the potato growing season begins, The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) will provide free Integrated Pest Management (IPM) supplies for Washington’s potato growers.»
United States
May 07, 2013
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Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC), - Not Disclosed
State National Harmonization Program (SNHP) for seed potatoes launched
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced the launch of the State National Harmonization Program (SNHP) for seed potatoes. »
United States
April 25, 2013
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National Potato Council (NPC), United States Potato Board (USPB)
Water issues pushing Weld County's last large-scale potato grower out of Colorado
Colorado's Weld County is still home to potato festivals and dotted with spuds-growing artifacts, but the local potato industry has little to contribute anymore to the area’s vast legacy.»
United States
April 25, 2013
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Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC)
Potato Psyllids Have Returned to Magic Valley
Potato Psyllids Have Returned to Magic Valley, Idaho Or maybe they just never went away. Psyllids, a tiny insect that can damage potatoes, might be hardier than some people originally thought.»
United States
April 22, 2013
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University of Idaho Extension, Idaho Potato Commission