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April 10, 2024

Givaudan, MISTA, and Bühler celebrate opening of new extrusion hub at MISTA in San Francisco

Givaudan, the global leader in Taste & Wellbeing, MISTA, the world’s leading food innovation platform, and Bühler, a global technology partner for the food, feed, and mobility industries, announce the opening of a state-of-the-art extrusion hub at the MISTA Innovation Center in San Francisco.

Bayer’s expert GenAI system is making better information more quickly and readily available

March 28, 2024

Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture

Bayer has announced the pilot of an expert GenAI system to benefit farmers and up-level agronomists in their daily work.

Nelia Alamo, IFPA exposition chair, vice president of marketing for Markon Cooperative

October 17, 2023

North American Produce sector meets in Anaheim, California at IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

More than 1,000 exhibitors will debut their latest products and services, with a robust emphasis on technology and innovation, at The Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 19-21 in Anaheim, California.

October 12, 2023

Tasteful Selections® Introducing Potatoes Your Way™ at IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, continues to innovate to stay ahead of the evolving needs of retailers and consumers by introducing its new product, Potatoes Your Way™.

Pepsi Reveals Tesla Semi Operations Details With Real Mileage Numbers

June 28, 2023

Electric Trucks in the Food Industry: How the Tesla Semi is working out for Frito-Lay / Pepsico

Pepsi Tesla Semi is delivering Frito-Lay products around 425 miles per charge. It also delivers Pepsi out of its Sacramento warehouse on 100 mile daily routes, going directly to stores, and 300 to 400 mile runs to other warehouses.

Frito-Lay Transforms California Facility into Showcase for Sustainability

January 19, 2023

Frito-Lay Transforms its Modesto, CA Facility into a Showcase for Sustainability

Frito-Lay announced the near completion of its Modesto, California, facility's transformation into a first-of-its-kind showcase for sustainable manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution technologies.

October 24, 2022

PepsiCo confirms Tesla Semi truck deliveries to start in December

PepsiCo Inc confirmed that it would take delivery of Tesla Inc's Semi trucks on Dec. 1, becoming the first company to receive its orders of the much-delayed electric vehicle.

Fresh debut for the Amazables! Microwaveable potatoes.

August 10, 2022

NNZ and Fresh Solutions Network debut Amazables microwaveable potato

The Amazables! microwaveable potatoes were introduced by NNZ Inc. and Fresh Solutions Network/Basin Gold Cooperative at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference on July 28-29 in Monterey, California.

June 23, 2022

Ceres Imaging Announces Integration Partnership with Probe Schedule

Ceres Imaging, the precision farming analytics provider that helps farmers build more profitable and more sustainable operations, announced a new partnership with Probe Schedule

May 23, 2022

Just in time for summer, Tasteful Selections releases two new microwave-ready potato trays

Grilling is a highlight of summer. From brats, burgers and steak to fish, chicken or pork chops—America is grilling! And Tasteful Selections is ready to help consumers enjoy fresh potatoes all summer long.

March 24, 2022

Beyond Meat and PepsiCo's JV's Planet Partnership Debuts Beyond Meat Jerky

Beyond Meat, Inc., and PepsiCo, Inc. announced the debut of Beyond Meat® Jerky. The delicious and convenient plant-based jerky is the first product from the two companies' joint-venture, Planet Partnership, LLC.

US: Nacho fries return for a limited time as fans take the driver's seat in the latest trailer from taco bell

March 13, 2022

Nacho fries return for a limited time (US) as fans take the driver's seat in the latest trailer from Taco Bell

For the love of Nacho Fries, Taco Bells' #1 best-selling limited-time offering is back in the United States. A fan-favorite menu item like this deserves a fan-first celebration to match, which is why Taco Bell is giving fans plenty of ways to dip into the nacho cheesy sauce goodness.

November 20, 2021

Side Delights Offers Shoppers Potato Recipes and Reasons to be Thankful This Holiday

Side Delights offers shoppers Thanksgiving potato recipes and reasons or reminders to give thanks this year. Thanksgiving is a crucial season for retailers,

Miso Robotics Announces Flippy 2 Next Generation Flagship Product

November 02, 2021

Miso Robotics Foodservice Robot Flippy is growing up

Miso Robotics, the startup transforming the foodservice industry with intelligent automation, unveiled the newest model of Flippy, its flagship product, aptly named Flippy 2.

September 18, 2021

Launching new sweet potato line and earth-friendly packaging options for potatoes

Progressive Produce grows, packs and ships a wide variety of year-round produce, farming thousands of acres throughout North and South America.

August 25, 2021

Barnana® Snacks Introduces Organic Plantain Crisps

Barnana’s new flaky, layered Organic Plantain Crisps are unlike any chip on the market. Savory, not sweet because they are made from green plantains, they come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Garlic.

August 19, 2021

Taco Bell® Nacho Fries Just Got Hotter With New Limited Time TRUFF Partnership

Last month, the fan-favorite Nacho Fries made its seventh debut to menus nationwide. Now, Taco Bell is spicing things up through a new partnership with fellow SoCal brand TRUFF.

Side Delights® recipes: Crab Filled Potato Bites.

June 23, 2021

Side Delights Potatoes: menu tips for the Return of the in-person Party

Side Delights is providing menu tips for event planners as party planning begins and consumers celebrate the return of the roaring twenties.

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