Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa de América del Norte

A potato field in Maine, near Mars Hill in 2013. (Courtesy: Agricultural Council of Maine)

Julio 12, 2018

Maine potatoes healthy, despite heat and lack of rain, but the amount of precipitation remains a concern

Despite widely fluctuating temperatures and a lack of rain, the executive director of the Maine Potato Board said Monday that the state’s potato crop remains healthy.

Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the

Julio 12, 2018

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming

Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.

The Idaho Supreme plant in Firth, Idaho had a major fire on Sept. 5, 2016, which resulted in a more than three-month closure (Courtesy: Bingham County Sheriff's Office)

Julio 11, 2018

Idahoan Foods takes insurer to court over 2016 potato plant fire

Dehydrated potato manufacturer Idahoan Foods has filed lawsuit against its insurer related to a 2016 fire at the Idaho Supreme potato dehydration plant in Firth.

Some of the flavors that are offered by Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips

Julio 09, 2018

Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips distributed in 7+ States after only 5 years

About five years ago, Jeanne and Matt Rue were frying batches of chips in a deep fryer from their farm in Ohio and selling them at local farmer’s markets and festivals.
Now, Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips are sold across at least seven states in the Midwest at national chains including Kroger, Whole Foods and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

Aerial view of a potato field near Rexburg, Idaho. Growers in Idaho say the crop is on track and look forward to warm weather in the weeks ahead.

Julio 09, 2018

Idaho potato crop on track despite early cool weather

Idaho potato fields looked good as of early July as plants closed in over rows, signaling the tubers are preparing to grow strongly amid the hot-day, cool-night march toward harvest.

A bag of Better Made Potato Chips seen next to the Better Made Street sign in front of the factory in Detroit, Michgigan (Courtesy: Twitter @BetterMade)

Julio 07, 2018

Better Made Potato Chips now available in 14 US States beyond Michigan

Better Made Snack Foods is extending its reach well beyond its home base of Michigan. Its chips and snack products are now available in 14 additional US States.

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Minnesota and North Dakota potato growers in the Red River Valley produce most of the red potatoes in the United States (Courtesy: Red River Valley Potatoes / Facebook)

Julio 02, 2018

USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to 'reduce the strain on red potato producers'

Red Potato Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota helped out by a $3 million in purchase of red potatoes for nutrition assistance programs through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

Tong Engineering, UK manufacturer of advanced potato and vegetable handling equipment has opened an office in the United States at 505 South Division Avenue, Fremont, Michigan.

Julio 01, 2018

Tong Engineering opens US office to build on its export success

Tong Engineering, UK manufacturer of advanced potato and vegetable handling equipment, is pleased to announce International expansion with the opening of a new Tong USA spares, service and sales facility based in Fremont, Michigan.

Julio 01, 2018

McCain Foods USA subsidiary announces closure of Monroe, NC appetizer plant

Great American Snacks, Inc., a subsidiary of McCain Foods USA, Inc., announced today that it will close operations at its Monroe, North Carolina manufacturing plant due to the age of the building and challenging infrastructure.

Junio 28, 2018

Where have Art's & Mary's chips been? Bankruptcy court

In what’s sure to be a disappointment to everyone who has been missing Art’s & Mary’s Homestyle Tater Chips, the Wichita company has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy.