Potato News from Washington

NPC Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling
March 09, 2024

National Potato Council Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. 
Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters
December 17, 2023

Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters

Key Technology introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems.
Reyco Systems manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington
December 02, 2023

Reyco Systems Expands its Presence with a New Facility in Columbia Basin, Washington

Reyco Systems and Idaho Steel, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington.
Key Technology's new Lubed for Life bearings for their Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems
November 15, 2023

Key Technology Introduces New Enhancements for Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces new features for their Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems.
Key Technology's new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines
October 12, 2023

Key Technology Introduces New Conveying Systems for Robotic Pick-and-Place Packaging

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces their new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines.
Key Technology Introduces All-New Compass Optical Sorters
August 23, 2023

Key Technology Introduces All-New Compass Optical Sorters

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces the all-new COMPASS® family of food optical sorters. Powered by next-generation inspection technology as well as a new sort engine and ergonomic user interface.
Potato growers can’t keep upwith 'red hot' global demand
June 22, 2023

Potato growers can’t keep up with 'red hot' global demand

Washington potato farmers can’t keep pace with worldwide cravings for french fries, hash browns, tots, potato chips and other processed potato products.
Cockerill Relies on Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS Optical Sorters for Whole Potatoes
February 01, 2023

Cockerill Relies on Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS Optical Sorters for Whole Potatoes

UK Potato packer Cockerill relies on five Herbert OCULUS optical sorters from Key Technology to ensure final product quality.
Key Technology Appoints Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas
November 09, 2022

Key Technology Appoints Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas.
From spuds to famous potato salad. Reser’s opens new state-of-the-art Pasco plant
September 27, 2022

Reser’s Fine Foods opens new state-of-the-art potato processing plant in Pasco, Washington

A new Reser’s Fine Foods plant in Pasco is a testament to how the company, which started in a farmhouse kitchen, became one of the most successful private businesses in the country.
How can we improve soil health in potato cropping systems?
August 02, 2022

How can we improve soil health in potato cropping systems?

Minimizing soil disturbance is one of the key tenets promoted to build soil health in agricultural systems. Many farmers across the country have adopted reduced and no-till systems to build soil carbon, a central component to healthy soils.
June 23: WSU Potato Field Day offers a look at seed and pest studies, virus-sniffing dog
June 16, 2022

June 23: WSU Potato Field Day offers a look at seed and pest studies, virus-sniffing dog

At their 400-acre Othello research farm, Washington State University scientists study seed quality, new varieties, pests, and growing practices to help Northwest potatoes thrive
Key Technology Introduces New Auto Diverter for Vibratory Conveyors
June 16, 2022

Key Technology Introduces New Auto Diverter for Vibratory Conveyors

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its new and improved Auto Diverter for its popular Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyors.
Yara establishes Potato Incubator Farm in Washington to study Crop Nutrition. synergy and Carbon Footprint Reduction
April 27, 2022

Yara establishes Potato Incubator Farm in Washington to study Crop Nutrition synergy and Carbon Footprint Reduction

Yara has recently established a new Incubator Farm, aimed at exploring how a complete potato crop nutrition program that drives productivity and grower profitability can simultaneously lead to a reduced carbon footprint.
Key Technology Appoints Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager
January 10, 2022

Key Technology Appoints Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager.
Burns and Stenzel Announce Industry Officers of New Association
August 29, 2021

Cathy Burns (PMA) and Tom Stenzel (United Fresh) Announce Industry Officers of New Association after its merger.

Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named the Executive Committee that will serve as officers for the new association.
Key Technology Introduces Key Discovery™
August 02, 2021

Key Technology Introduces Key Discovery, a new Software Suite for its Sorting Systems

Key Technology introduces Key Discovery™. This suite of software solutions transforms Key’s digital sorting systems into IIoT connected devices that collect, analyze and share data while sorting product.
Key Technology Introduces Marathon® Vibratory Conveyors with Monobeam Construction
July 05, 2021

Key Technology Introduces Marathon® Vibratory Conveyors with Monobeam Construction

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon® vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

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