Potato News from Illinois

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May 23, 2019

Conagra Brands Showcases its $2 Billion Snacking Portfolio at 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Conagra Brands, Inc., a top 10 snacking company, will highlight its $2 billion snacking portfolio at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo on May 21 – 23 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Potato Lovers Rejoice! Calbee North America Brings New Taste Sensation to the Snack Aisle

May 22, 2019

Calbee North America launches 'Spudkins' potato snacks at the Sweets & Snacks Expo

Calbee North America today announced great news for potato snack lovers! Their new Spudkins Fry Cuts will debut at The Sweets & Snacks Expo on May 21- 23 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

PepsiCo Foodservice Unveils New Digital Lab to Help Restaurants Thrive In The Evolving Digital Marketplace

May 21, 2019

PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab to Help Restaurants Thrive In The Evolving Digital Marketplace

PepsiCo, Inc., announced the launch of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab, a first-of-its-kind suite of capabilities built to connect foodservice operators with the companies, services, insights, and solutions best suited for their specific needs.

April 24, 2019

Kraft-Heinz said to consider sale of Ore-Ida frozen potato business

According to reporting by CNBC, Kraft Heinz is considering the sale of its Ore-Ida potato brand in order to pay down its debt

March 26, 2019

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Adds White Cheddar Puffs and Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn to its Growing Snack Portfolio

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is introducing two new snacks in the United States: Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn and White Cheddar Puffs.

March 03, 2019

Ingredion acquires potato starch manufacturer Western Polymer

Ingredient supplier Ingredion Incorporated has acquired the operations of Western Polymer, a company focused on the production of native and modified potato starches for food and industrial applications

January 04, 2019

Aldi recalls batch of Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips due to mislabeling (milk ingredient not listed)

In cooperation with Olde York Potato Chips, ALDI has voluntarily recalled 96 cases of Clancy’s Wavy Potato Chips from limited stores as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of milk resulting from product mislabeling.

November 27, 2018

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Continues Growth and Innovation with Launch of Microwave Popcorn

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, of Conagra Brands, Inc Most Loved Flavors - Sea Salt, Real Butter and Lightly Sweet Kettle Corn - Can Now Be Enjoyed in a New Way

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.

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

August 27, 2018

tna to showcase its snack expertise at Pack Expo International in Chicago

Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna will present the latest cutting-edge solutions for the confectionery and snack industries at this year’s Pack Expo International in Chicago. One of the highlights in the tna booth is its new tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 seasoning system.

June 10, 2018

New Tech at McDonald's boosts check size and brand interaction

As McDonald's seeks to modernize its business, the company is placing a big bet on mobile and other tech platforms such as self serve kiosks

McDonald’s Opens New Global Headquarters in Chicago’s West Loop

June 06, 2018

McDonald’s opens its New Global Headquarters in Chicago

Monday, McDonald’s Corp. opened its new corporate headquarters in Chicago. McDonald’s President and CEO Steve Easterbrook was joined by employees, owner-operators and suppliers and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

April 25, 2018

McDonald's Menu Items from around the World now available in Chicago

McDonald’s announced it’s serving up menu favorites from around the world in a one-of-a-kind global inspired restaurant on the ground floor of its new corporate headquarters, open today.

March 22, 2018

Duravant completes acquisition of Key Technology

Duravant has completed the acquisition of Key Technology.

March 21, 2018

McDonald's commits to targets for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

QSR chain McDonald’s has announced it will partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030 from a 2015 base year in a new strategy to address global climate change.

January 25, 2018

Engineered Equipment Manufacturer Duravant to acquire Key Technology

Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology, Inc. (“Key Technology”) (NASDAQ:KTEC).

January 17, 2018

McDonald's to source all Packaging from Renewable, Recycled or Certified sources by 2025

McDonald’s announces goals to improve its packaging and help significantly reduce waste to positively impact the communities the company serves around the world.