On July 15, Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan announced a series of appointments and re-appointments to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission

The International Potato Center (CIP) has published its annual report for 2015.

Un juez federal de México prohibió el ingreso al país de papa fresca de Estados Unidos ante la posibilidad de que los plaguicidas utilizados en su cultivo generen daños al medio ambiente, a la biodiversidad o a la población.

David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced today the retirement of Albert Wada, after an eight year term as active member the Board of Directors. Three new international advisers were newly appointed to the Board.

Maine potato farmers have wrapped up planting and are hoping for a good year.

Potatoes USA announced earlier this month that nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2017-2020 term.

Congress is pushing the Agriculture Department to exempt groups such as Potatoes USA (formerly known as the United States Potato Board) from public scrutiny of their internal operations (Freedom of Information Act).

The Potatoes USA grower membership elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting held in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 14-17

The Snack Food Association (SFA) is excited to announce a new name and identity as SNAC International to reflect the changing marketplace.

The National Potato Council (NPC) will award one $10,000 academic scholarship to honor a graduate student (Master’s degree or higher) working to improve the future of the US potato industry.

During the 44th Annual Meeting of the National Potato Promotion Board, Board Members voted to change its dba (doing business as—business name) from the United States Potato Board, U.S. Potato Board, or USPB, to Potatoes USA

Ishida’s, Atlas Ultrasonic snack food bagmaker uses significantly less packaging film and improves seal quality. See it for yourself in booth #419 of Heat and Control.

At SNAXPO, processing and packaging solutions provider, tna will demonstrate its complete solutions for the snack industry, using the all-new tna innovation station - a fully interactive experience.

New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.

From February 17-24, Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) participants traveled from potato growing regions across the United States to attend eight days of industry training and professional development.

World Potato Congress Inc. announced today appointments to the WPC Board of Directors and International Advisory Committee.

U.S. children are not consuming enough vegetables, resulting in an inadequate intake of key nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, which are important for growth, development and overall health.

February is Potato Lovers Month in Canada, and Prince Edward Island potato growers are celebrating by offering consumers a chance to win a potato-packed trip to Prince Edward Island!