
Japan Tariff Reductions For US Potatoes - Fries Now Enter Tariff Free
April 17, 2021
Last week Japan eliminated its remaining 2.1% tariff on US frozen fries (HS 2004.10) as a result of the tariff concessions secured under the US-Japan Trade Agreement.

Lamb Weston Introduces Biobased (potato, corn) Packaging for two Alexia products
April 16, 2021
Driving toward a goal of using more sustainable materials in packaging, two Lamb Weston Alexia brand products will use corn and potato starch in their packaging beginning this month.

PMA and United Fresh to Hold Member Vote over merger
April 16, 2021
The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) will each host a member vote seeking consent in support of the resolution to combine and form a new association serving the global produce and floral industry.

Royal Avebe and Solynta to joinly work on hybrid breeding of potatoes for starch production
April 15, 2021
Averis Seeds B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Avebe, will be working together with the hybrid potato breeding company Solynta on the hybrid breeding of starch potato varieties.

Smith's brings back Gobbledok and other favorite faces to celebrate 90 years!
April 15, 2021
The nation’s oldest and most iconic chip brand, Smith’s, is celebrating its 90th birthday. As Australia's favorite chip brand for almost a century, Smith's has been a pantry staple and mainstay at BBQs, picnics, and parties for 90 years!

Agriculture company Vandamme opts for a quality boost with new cooling
April 15, 2021
According to Vandamme, mechanical cooling is an excellent basis for long-term storage of potatoes without loss of quality. In addition, cooling, in combination with 1,4SIGHT, is a suitable alternative to chlorpropham as a sprout inhibitor.

NDC Delivers a Live Webinar Event: Reducing Product Holds with Real-Time Measurements of Key Performance Indicators
April 13, 2021
Global competition is fierce and it's placing increasing market demands on manufacturers to optimize productivity, improve quality control and reduce waste to remain economically competitive.

New Limited-Edition Pringles® Flavor Packs The Dill-icious Zest Of Deep-Fried Pickles Into One Crunchy Bite
April 12, 2021
New Pringles Wavy Deep Fried Pickle delivers savory snacking satisfaction, available only at Dollar General

Big win for Alberta potato growers
April 12, 2021
A team effort led to Alberta being declared Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) free – improving trade prospects for producers.

SNAC Members Vote to Extend All Officer Terms by One Year
April 12, 2021
Board Chairman Rob Sarlls and Associate Executive Council (AEC) President David Read Reelected Along with Fellow Officers and AEC Members.

Si México deja pasar papa fresca de EU, se perderá autosuficiencia alimentaria: Conpapa
April 12, 2021
México produce 1.8 millones de toneladas anuales, donde se exporta muy poco por los riesgos fitosanitarios que hay en el mundo.

La papa, puntal en la producción agrícola de Cuba
April 12, 2021
La papa o patata, uno de los alimentos vegetales más populares, es hoy aún puntal de la producción agrícola en muchos países de casi todas las regiones del orbe.