Potato News from Minnesota

Folson Farms potato grading large capacities
February 16, 2024

Potato Packer Folson Farms in North-Dakota guarantees potato quality

Folson Farms works to produce quality potatoes in the rich soils of the Red River Valley.
Bühler launches new 24/7 service center in North America aimed at securing operations for food processors.
May 10, 2023

Bühler launches new 24/7 service center in North America aimed at securing operations for food processors.

The new Customer Operations Center and its RemoteCare offering provides around the clock support for the company’s food producing customers, minimizing the effects of unplanned shutdowns and improving uptime.
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Announces Rebrand
October 13, 2022

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association now goes by Northland Potatoes

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has announced a name change and will now be doing business as Northland Potato Growers Association. The new name includes a new logo and brand design
RPE recognized for outstanding achievement in promoting renewable energy
October 03, 2022

RPE recognized for outstanding achievement in promoting renewable energy

The nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) on Sept. 15 presented the 2022 Green Power Leadership Awards, awarding six organizations and one individual for their roles in promoting and expanding the use of clean, renewable energy.
Research finds more consumers weighing sustainability claims on packaged food choices
February 17, 2022

Research finds more consumers weighing sustainability claims on packaged food choices

Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and cookies, according to Cargill’s most recent global FATitudes™ survey.
New BühlerVision Remote Service Solution Sets New Industry Standard for Manufacturing Efficiency
March 13, 2021

New BühlerVision Remote Service Solution Sets New Industry Standard for Manufacturing Efficiency

The new "Eyes On" solution connects customers to Bühler's remote experts for real-time maintenance and repair support. Ardent Mills recognizes its value during the year 2020.
Bedford Industries Launches Plant-Based Bag Closure
February 22, 2021

Bedford Industries Launches Plant-Based Bag Closure

Bedford Industries introduces CloseIt® Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified biobased content that is commercially compostable.
El agricultor Peter Imle intenta reducir a la mitad su cantidad de cromosomas para abrir el camino a muchas nuevas variedades con características más útiles
January 04, 2021

El hombre que intenta llevar el cultivo de la patata al siglo XXI

El agricultor Peter Imle intenta reducir a la mitad su cantidad de cromosomas para abrir el camino a muchas nuevas variedades con características más útiles.
Potatoes are offloaded at the Folson Farms washplant in East Grand Forks.
September 09, 2020

Potato Harvest is Underway in the Red River Valley as Red Potato Prices Tumble

The potato harvest is now underway in the Red River Valley. Yields are all over the board ranging from poor to excellent. Most of the fields with poor yields were damaged by heavy rain that fell on, and around June 30th.
Thousands of seed potato acres in the Red River Valley will go to waste
November 25, 2019

Thousands of seed potato acres in the Red River Valley will go to waste

Sander Dagen raised an exceptional seed potato crop this year. That makes it sting even more as he is forced to abandon approximately 80% of his acres because he cannot harvest them.
Bühler North America Names Andy Sharpe New President and CEO
November 30, 2018

Bühler North America Names Andy Sharpe New President and CEO

Bühler Inc, a global leader in process engineering and technology for food, feed and advanced industrial materials, has announced the appointment of Andy Sharpe as new President and CEO as of January 1, 2019.
'Perfect Potato' - a new line of bite-size potatoes by Robinson fresh and Albert Bartlett
November 01, 2018

'Perfect Potato' - a new line of bite-size potatoes by Robinson Fresh and Albert Bartlett

A new potato line, the Perfect Potato™, is now available from Robinson Fresh® and Albert Bartlett.
Cargill adds to its Simpure porfolio of label-friendly potato starches
September 18, 2018

Cargill adds to its Simpure porfolio of label-friendly potato starches

Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
Potato company RD Offutt halts agricultural expansion in Minnesota
August 04, 2018

Potato company RD Offutt halts controversial agricultural expansion in Minnesota

RD Offutt, the largest potato producer in Minnesota, is backing away from a controversial expansion in the State just south of the Mississippi River headwaters after state regulators insisted on an environmental study of the potential contamination of groundwater.
Shearer's sells Barrel O' Fun brand to Old Dutch affiliate
June 07, 2018

Shearer's sells Barrel O' Fun brand to Old Dutch affiliate

Shearer's Snacks has sold the Barrel O' Fun and Rachel's brands to UR Brands — an affiliate of Old Dutch Foods.
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Hires New President
June 05, 2018

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association appoints Donavon Johnson as New President

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has appointed Donavon Johnson to replace Chuck Gunnerson as its new President.
Chuck Gunnerson announces retirement as President of the NPPGA
February 26, 2018

Chuck Gunnerson announces retirement as President of the NPPGA

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) president Chuck Gunnerson, announced his upcoming retirement at the February 20th, NPPGA Annual Meeting in East Grand Forks, MN.
Hapka Farm receives prestigious National Potato Council Award
February 15, 2018

Hapka Farm receives prestigious National Potato Council Award

The National Potato Council, at their 2018 annual meeting, held January 12 in Orlando, Florida, presented the 2017 Environmental Stewardship Award to HFC, INC of Halma, Minnesota.

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