Noticias sobre Las Noticias de América del Norte

Agristo has extended construction of its frozen potato processing plant in Grand Forks by one year, with production now scheduled for fall 2029. Construction and hiring continue as the facility prepares to process 275,000 tons of potatoes annually.

Presentamos Foodera Technologies, el nuevo grupo global que reúne a Tummers Group, Van der Giessen Industrie, Kiremko, Idaho Steel y REYCO Systems. El grupo combina tecnologías y experiencia para ayudar a los procesadores de alimentos a prepararse para los desafíos del futuro.

McCain Foods has released its inaugural McCain Spud Report, providing a global snapshot of how consumers interact with fries and potato products in different markets.

NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.

Organizaciones agrícolas de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México pidieron renovar y fortalecer el USMCA/T-MEC antes de su revisión de 2026, destacando su papel clave en la seguridad alimentaria, la integración comercial, la competitividad regional y la estabilidad económica de América del Norte.

The Little Potato Company has launched its new A Little Homestyle Ranch Microwave Ready Kit across the U.S. and Canada. Featuring pre-washed Little Potatoes and ranch seasoning, the kit delivers a family-friendly side dish in just five minutes.

Europatat's 2025–2026 Activity Report highlights work on NGT regulation, plant health, food safety, seed potato trade, sustainability initiatives and Horizon Europe research projects, while concluding its six-year potato promotion campaign.

Idahoan Foods will permanently close its Rupert, Idaho, potato processing plant by the end of June 2026, affecting 61 employees. The company says it will support workers through the transition while continuing operations at its other facilities.

Optimum Sorting has opened a larger facility and demo center in Sacramento, California, following record growth in 2025. The new site enables customer testing of sorting technologies and strengthens the company's support across North America.

Intralox is promoting its Series 1750 (S1750) modular plastic belting as an alternative to conventional rodded chains used in potato processing washers and destoners/rock traps.

Lamb Weston ha nombrado a Ashley H. como vicepresidenta de Agricultura Global. Con más de 20 años en la compañía, liderará la estrategia y las operaciones agrícolas globales para garantizar un suministro sostenible y confiable de papas de alta calidad en todo el mundo.

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.

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.