Potato News from Minnesota

November 30, 2014

Potato Chip maker Barrel O Fun fined for waste water troubles

Barrel O'Fun, which produces potato chips and other snack foods has agreed to pay a $45,000 penalty for not effectively pre-treating wastewater from its production plant before sending it to the now improved city treatment facility.

April 18, 2014

Post Holdings to Acquire Michael Foods for $2.45 billion

Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST), a consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced it has agreed to acquire MFI Holding Corporation ('Michael Foods') from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners and other owners.

April 14, 2014

US Retailer Target introduces 17 Better-for-you brands

Target Corp. is now introducing “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target.” The first-of-its-kind collection brings together 17 leading natural, organic and sustainable brands to introduce new products and make them more accessible.

February 25, 2014

Sandi Aarestad Receives NPPGA's Meritorious Service Award

Sandi Aarestad who operates Valley Tissue Culture near Halstad, Minnesota received the Meritorious Service Award from the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

R.D. Offutt warehouse in Minnesota burns down (Elizabeth Huwe, Perham Focus)

January 22, 2014

R.D. Offutt potato warehouse in Minnesota burns down

A large potato warehouse in western Minnesota operated by the nation’s largest potato producer RD Offutt burned down.

January 16, 2014

Tyson Foods is exploring a bid on Michael Foods

According to reporting by Reuters Tyson Foods Inc (TSN.N) is exploring a bid for Michael Foods Group Inc, a deal that would combine one of the world's largest chicken processors with a large distributor of egg and dairy products.

Green Giant Multigrain Sweet Potato Chips

March 25, 2013

Green Giant enters better-for-you savory snacks market

Green Giant™ is taking a leap from your grocer's frozen section to the snack aisle by introducing the following two new snacks: Green Giant™ Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips – Zesty Cheddar Flavor, and Green Giant™ Multigrain Sweet Potato Chips – Sea Sal...

April 13, 2011

ConAgra Foods Recognizes Sustainable Business Practices

ConAgra Foods announced today the winners of its 2011 Sustainable Development Awards, an internal awards program intended to drive and reward innovative approaches to sustainability that produce tangible business results.