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april 26, 2017
New Kaida potato processing facilities include TOMRA Peelers and Sorters
In response to the 13th National Five-Year Plan, Kaida invested in two large agricultural product processing plants in Beijing and Inner Mongolia. For these (potato) processing plants Kaida selected one of TOMRA’s state-of-the-art steam peeling and optical sorting solutions.From the archive

april 24, 2017
Conagra Brands completes acquisition of Thanasi Foods (Duke's meat snacks and BIGS seeds)
Today Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced that it has completed the acquisition of protein-based snacking businesses Thanasi Foods LLC, maker of Duke's® meat snacks, and BIGS LLC, maker of BIGS® seeds (collectively, Thanasi).From the archive

april 22, 2017
Recalled in the United States: Jalapeño Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips and Jalapeño Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Due to Potential Presence of Salmonella
Frito-Lay today announced it is voluntarily recalling select Jalapeño Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalapeño Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the seasoning.From the archive

april 22, 2017
Recalled in Canada: Jalapeño-flavoured Miss Vickie's® kettle cooked potato chips - due to potential presence of salmonella in seasoning
The Miss Vickie's® brand today announced a voluntary recall of Jalapeño-flavoured Miss Vickie's® brand kettle cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the seasoning used in the product.From the archive
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april 11, 2017
Japan: Worst Potato Harvest in 34 years hits Calbee and other Japanese snack manufacturers
Japan’s potato chip lovers, beware: Your favourite snacks may become harder to find. The country’s worst potato harvest in at least 34 years has prompted major snack makers to halt production of several types of snacks.From the archive

april 02, 2017
Potatoes USA International Marketing Committee reports on growing export opportunities
The Potatoes USA international marketing committee met prior to the Annual Meeting in Denver March 15 & 16. The committee heard how U.S. potato exports have grown 183% in the past 20 years and now account for close to 20% of production.From the archive

april 01, 2017
Good Health® Unveils New Avocado Oil Ridge Cut™ Potato Chips at Natural Products Expo West
Good Health®, is adding to its robust portfolio of better-for-you snacks with an exciting new line of Avocado Oil Ridge Cut™ Potato Chips launching at Natural Products Expo West.From the archive

maart 28, 2017
Modelo de cultivo de papa colombiano llega al sudeste asiático
La compañía PepsiCo desarrolló en Colombia un modelo exitoso de negocio de cultivo de papa ydecidió replicarlo en Myanmar, un país asiático que será el foco de producción para obtener 3.300 toneladas a finales de 2017.From the archive

maart 21, 2017
Belgapom: Belgian Potato Processing Sector sets multiple records in 2016
According to the data of Belgapom, the Potato Processing Industry in Belgium last year not only set a record for the amount of potatoes processed, but also a record for investments in the sector, with over 300 million euro (325 million USD) invested.From the archive

maart 17, 2017
Conagra Brands to acquire Thanasi Foods, maker of Duke's Meat Snacks and BIGS Seeds
Yesterday, Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire protein-based snacking businesses Thanasi Foods LLC (Thanasi), maker of Duke's® meat snacks and BIGS LLC (BIGS), maker of BIGS® seeds.From the archive







