Trends in landbouw en voedsel from Colorado

december 05, 2019

Online tool to detect blackleg disease in potato using DNA testing has widespread application

Scientists have developed a user-friendly online tool called Uniqprimer, which quickly and automatically designs species-specific DNA tags (also known as primers) for detecting pathogens such as Dickeya dianthicola using DNA testing.

Potato Sales United States Retail Up April to June

augustus 01, 2019

Potato Sales in United States Retail Up from April to June

IRI sales data April through June showed success for potato sales in retail outlets in the United States, reports Potatoes USA.

juni 03, 2019

MountainKing acquires Colorado packing facility focused on smaller-sized potatoes

In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags.

U.S. potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year. (Courtesy: Potato News Today)

mei 17, 2019

United States Potato Export sales trending up, despite trade wars

United States potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year.

The Good Crisp Announces Investment to Fuel 2019 Expansion

januari 24, 2019

The Good Crisp Company receives investments to Fuel Expansion

The Good Crisp Company, a brand of guilt free stacked chips, announced the closing of a new round of financing from CircleUp Growth Partners, a leading venture fund for innovative early-stage consumer brands.

september 02, 2018

Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance

Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits

mei 30, 2018

Packaging Specialist Volm acquires Atech, located in Colorado potato area

Volm Companies, a key supplier of packaging and packaging equipment for fresh potatoes in North America, has acquired the business of Atech, Incorporated in Monte Vista Colorado.

februari 13, 2018

Potatoes USA highlights the power of potato for athletic performance

Four experts in nutrition and athletic performance have partnered with Potatoes USA to create 13 new recipes designed to encourage active consumers to power their performance with potatoes.

United States potatoes and potato product export reaches new records

augustus 31, 2017

United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Sets New Records

Exports of all United States potatoes and potato products reached a record $1,758,130,172 for the July 2016 – June 2017 marketing year. U.S. exports also achieved a record volume level of 1,712,364 metric tons (MT).

juni 12, 2017

Colorado State University to study the spread of pathogens in US potato crops

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner this week announced that Colorado State University will receive $264,600 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the spread of pathogens in U.S potato crops.

april 24, 2017

Gangwish and Moss Appointed to Lead Potatoes USA Research Committee

Steve Gangwish of Watertown, South Dakota and Dan Moss of Declo, Idaho were appointed to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee on March 16, 2017

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).

april 10, 2017

LaJoie and Davenport Appointed to Lead Potatoes USA Industry Outreach Committee

Jay LaJoie of Van Buren, Maine and Jason Davenport of Arvin, California were appointed to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee on March 16, 2017 and will co-chair the Industry Outreach Committee.

Potatoes USA International Marketing Committee Meeting Overview

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.

maart 23, 2017

Potatoes USA Board Members for 2017 Sworn in during Annual Meeting

The Potatoes USA Board Members for 2017 were sworn in during its Annual Meeting in Denver Colorado.

maart 15, 2017

New Potato Nutrition Facts Label in the United States

Potatoes USA has developed an updated new Nutrition Facts Label for fresh potatoes to meet updated FDA guidance.

december 14, 2016

Lindsey Dodgen joins Potatoes USA as Assistant Marketing Manager

Lindsey Dodgen is Potatoes USA’s newest team member, joining the team as the Assistant Marketing Manager supporting the Retail, Market Access, Seed, Reputation Management, and Industry Outreach Programs.

augustus 23, 2016

How Potatoes USA is restructuring the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE)

During the Potatoes USA Summer Meeting held in Seattle August 10, it was announced that the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) has been restructured in an effort to minimize overhead costs and expand research on potato nutrition.

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