Noticias sobre Las Noticias de América del Norte

Lamb Weston’s FY2025 Sustainability Report highlights progress toward its 2033 goals, including a 15% reduction in injury rates, USD 830K+ in community donations, 6% lower freshwater use, 85% sustainable packaging, and 98% waste diversion.

Lamb Weston has appointed Ashley H. as Vice President of Global Agriculture. With over 20 years at the company, she will lead global agriculture strategy and operations, ensuring a sustainable and reliable supply of high-quality potatoes worldwide.

Antes del Día Internacional de la Papa, el 30 de mayo, McCain Foods publicó la edición inaugural del McCain Spud Report, un estudio global de consumidores que explora cómo las personas disfrutan de las papas fritas y de la papa en su vida cotidiana.

McCain Foods released its first Spud Report, surveying 12,000 people across 11 countries. The study found fries are the world’s favourite potato dish, bringing joy, comfort and connection across cultures.

Canadian potato processor Heartland Fresh Pak installed a new high-capacity wash line from Wyma, enabling efficient processing of 50–60 tonnes of varietal potatoes per hour with integrated grading and water reuse systems

Lamb Weston, one of the world’s largest suppliers of frozen potato products, has introduced refreshed packaging and updated branding for its Grown in Idaho retail potato products.

The National Potato Council (NPC) has filed formal comments with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging action against China’s rapidly growing frozen French fry export capacity.

Royal HZPC Group sigue aumentando su volumen global de papa semilla por encima de 1,1 millones de toneladas en el ejercicio 2025/2026, pese a la presión sobre el mercado mundial de la papa, los menores precios, la demanda más débil y la caída de los márgenes.

The National Potato Council and 13 state potato organizations in the United States have urged the USDA to reinstate a ban on fresh potato imports from Prince Edward Island following a new Potato Wart detection.

AIVA launches to help Canadian farmers adopt proven agtech through real-world testing on farms nationwide. Backed by FCC, EMILI and WHIN, the network connects farmers and innovators to validate tools that boost efficiency and productivity.

Grimmway Produce Group launches a unified corporate website, bringing its brands under one platform. The site highlights products, careers, and impact, marking a new phase of growth, integration, and engagement.

Pringles continues expanding its potato chip lineup with a wide range of savory, spicy, salty and seasonal flavors designed to appeal to snack fans across different tastes and occasions worldwide.

World Potato Congress Inc. will host a webinar on May 15, 2026, on planning for the International Day of the Potato, featuring FAO’s Makiko Taguchi and potato expert Dr André Devaux.

Potatoes USA has opened nominations for new board members for the 2027 term. The board is seeking nominees to fill 55 open seats, with all terms beginning in March 2027. The Potatoes USA board is currently seeking qualified nominees to succeed outgoing members in several states.

Modified Atmosphere Packaging helps U.S food manufacturers extend shelf life, preserve freshness, and ensure quality. However, filling packages with the right gas mix is only part of the process-testing the gas inside is essential to maintain safety.

United States potato growers are facing continued pressure from rising production costs, labor expenses and oversupply in several sectors of the potato industry, according to the National Potato Council.

Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.

Chip potato movement remains slow and steady as the industry transitions from storage potatoes to new-crop potatoes.