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september 18, 2018
Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly
Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.
september 10, 2018
McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant
Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years
augustus 30, 2018
Prince Edward Island introduces 'Fries with the Works' to the world
Prince Edward Island has never kept its unique potato dish 'Fries With The Works' a closely guarded secret. But with the publication of a dedicated website and an online map, it is clear Islanders want to proudly invite EVERYONE to start enjoying. Sponsored Content
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augustus 06, 2018
Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology
J.R. Simplot has acquired a license for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools. This provides Simplot with another avenue to add desirable traits to fruits and vegetables, including potatoes.
juli 19, 2018
Buscan mantener el factor crujiente de las papas fritas
La papa a la francesa perfecta es crujiente por afuera y esponjosa por dentro. Pero una papa que se entrega a domicilio con frecuencia es fría, blanda y mustia. Lamb Weston, el fabricante número uno de esos manjares de papa en Estados Unidos, quiere mejorar la comida rápida.
juli 18, 2018
Por qué las papas argentinas no pueden ser perfectas
La variedad Spunta no es la ideal para freír pero es la que mejor crece. Entonces, aunque se sigan todos los pasos de la triple cocción, el resultado nunca será del todo exitoso (La nota incluye, además, otros datos para los fans de las papas fritas).
juli 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.










