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Rob Sears hopes his bioengineered potato radiation sensors will open the door to future innovations in organic technology. Image courtesy UTIA.
November 29, 2023

UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation

PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.
Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes Seasoned with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®
August 16, 2023

Idahoan® Foods launches shredded potatoes with Bold flavors including Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

Idahoan® Foods – the leading producer of quality, packaged potato products in the U.S.– expands its portfolio with the launch of Idahoan® Potato Shreds.
Fresh Potato Retail Sales FY23
August 06, 2023

United States Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 2023

United States retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8% July 2022 – June 2023, which closed with a strong quarter (April – June 2023) that saw retail dollar sales growth of 14.5% compared to the same period last year.
Dale Clemiss new Chief Executive Officer of Idahoan Foods
February 13, 2022

Idahoan Foods, LLC. Appoints Dale Clemiss as Chief Executive Officer

Idahoan Foods, LLC. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dale Clemiss as Chief Executive Officer effective March 7, 2022.
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Ranked Top Vodka in Inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge Top 100 Spirits List
January 23, 2020

Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Ranked Top Vodka in Inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge Top 100 Spirits List

Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries announced today that its multiple award-winning spirit, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, has been ranked as the top vodka in the inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge Top 100 Spirits list.
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Celebrates 10th Anniversary
September 13, 2018

Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries announces the 10th Anniversary of its multiple award-winning spirit, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka. In commemoration the distillery has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.
Pineland Farms Potato Plant now part of Post Holdings
February 09, 2018

Pineland Farms Potato Plant now part of Post Holdings

The Pineland Farms Potato company in Mars Hill, Maine - acquired last year by Bob Evans Foods - changed hands again this year as Bob Evans Foods was acquired by Post Holdings.
Bear Island Brewing Idaho Potato Ale
December 03, 2017

Potato improves beer, according to the maker of Idaho Potato Ale

Beth Bechtel, co-owner of Bear Island Brewing, came up with the idea for the brewery's best-selling Idaho Potato Ale while serving overseas.
Portland Potato Vodka Reaches First 1,000 Case Month
November 13, 2017

Portland Potato Vodka Reaches First 1,000 Case Month

Eastside Distilling, Inc., a producer of award-winning craft spirits, today announced that its award-winning Portland Potato Vodka surpassed 1,000 cases sold for the month of October.
Penn State Students help Sterman Masser Potato Farms find New Potato Products
October 27, 2017

Penn State Students help Sterman Masser Potato Farms find New Potato Products

Penn State Ag Sciences students are in the trenches with Sterman Masser Potato Farms to find new and convenient potato products
To peel its potatoes, Salads and Sides manufacturer Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen invests in an Orbit 350.
March 20, 2017

Manufacturer of (Potato) Salad and Sides invests in a TOMRA peeling line.

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, a manufacturer of Salads and Sides - including numerous variations of potato salad and mashed potatoes, invested in a TOMRA peeling line, consisting of an Orbit 350 peeler with OBD 6/20 brusher and an M01 steam accumulator.
Bob Evans Farms transforms itself from a restaurant chain to a food manufacturer
January 26, 2017

Bob Evans Farms transforms itself from a restaurant chain to a food manufacturer

Earlier this week, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOBE) announced two transformational transactions, turning the company from predominantly a restaurant chain into a food manufacturer.
Bob Evans Foods agrees to buy the Pineland Farms Potato Company in Maine
January 26, 2017

Bob Evans Foods agrees to buy the Pineland Farms Potato Company in Maine

Pineland Farms Potato Company, Inc. (PFPC), located in Mars Hill, Maine confirmed the signing of a Stock Purchase Agreement with Bob Evans Foods (BEF)
Smartfood Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Flavor
February 03, 2016

Some Like It Hot! Smartfood Popcorn Heats Up Snack Time with Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Flavor

As the demand for spicy snacks grows, America's favorite ready-to-eat popcorn brand has answered the call with the launch of Smartfood Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Popcorn.
Simplot Innate Potatoes pass voluntary FDA safety review
March 22, 2015

Simplot Innate Potatoes pass voluntary FDA safety review

The first line of J.R. Simplot Co.'s genetically modified potatoes has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as safe for human consumption. The voluntary FDA safety review found that the potatoes are as safe and nutritious as conventional potatoes.
Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its capacity
June 08, 2014

Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its production capacity

Naturally Potatoes broke ground on a seven-and-a half-million-dollar expansion to its Mars Hill, Maine potato processing plant. The expansion is in addition to a one-million-dollar packaging line upgrade that is nearly completed.
Post Holdings to Acquire Michael Foods for $2.45 billion
April 18, 2014

Post Holdings to Acquire Michael Foods for $2.45 billion

Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST), a consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced it has agreed to acquire MFI Holding Corporation ('Michael Foods') from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners and other owners.
Tecnología para procesar los purés se extiende a nuevos mercados
February 24, 2014

Tecnología para procesar los purés se extiende a nuevos mercados

Un proceso para hacer los purés se ha extendido a los mercados internacionales con patentes concedidas en EE.UU. y también en China, Nueva Zelanda y Australia. El proceso fue patentado conjuntamente por colaboradores con el Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS).

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