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Cara Harbstreet Food and Nutrition Expert

februari 08, 2023

Not Just Delicious! Potatoes are also Nutrition Powerhouse

It's the New Year, which means many of us are trying to eat better, save money and find more time in our day. Cara Harbstreet, registered dietitian and intuitive eating expert, recommends a kitchen hero that's a solution for it all: the potato!

Dayton snack company Mikesell’s announces closure after more than 100 years

februari 05, 2023

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

Mikesell’s, a snack food company based in Dayton, Ohio, has announced it will be closing after more than 100 years in business. Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s, thanked the community, consumers, and partners for their support over the past 112 years.

februari 01, 2023

USDA SCRI funds new research: potatoes and pests – actionable science against nematodes

USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding (USD 6.8M) for Potatoes and Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes (nicknamed PAPAS).

januari 26, 2023

Diners will pay more for meals that include potatoes

A recent study of 1,500 patrons (consumers who eat out at restaurants) identified habits and opinions of restaurant patrons related to potatoes.

Frito-Lay Transforms California Facility into Showcase for Sustainability

januari 19, 2023

Frito-Lay Transforms its Modesto, CA Facility into a Showcase for Sustainability

Frito-Lay announced the near completion of its Modesto, California, facility's transformation into a first-of-its-kind showcase for sustainable manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution technologies.

januari 12, 2023

Potato Expo Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels with Colorado Event

On Jan. 4-5, more than 1,800 U.S. potato growers and industry members from a dozen countries turned out for Potato Expo 2023, hosted by the National Potato Council, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado

januari 07, 2023

USDA Invests More Than USD 200 Million to Expand Agricultural Exports Through Market Development Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is awarding USD 202.7 million to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand export markets for U.S. farm and food products through the Market Access Program.

januari 04, 2023

University of Idaho researchers developing nematode resistant potatoes

University of Idaho researchers are introducing genes from a plant in the nightshade family into potatoes, seeking to develop spuds that resist harmful nematodes.  The plant, called ‘litchi tomato’, has natural resistance to several species of cyst and root-knot nematodes.

december 22, 2022

Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies

Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, has acquired Multiscan Technologies.

december 22, 2022

National Potato Council Releases New Logo Reflecting its Mission of ‘Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill’

In only the third time in its 74-year history, the National Potato Council released a new logo that better reflects its public policy focus and roots in Washington, D.C.

UMaine researchers testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens

december 22, 2022

University of Maine researchers are testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens

Scientists at the University of Maine are evaluating if lobster shells can cultivate beneficial microbial communities that ward off soil borne potato pathogens.

december 20, 2022

Haith to showcase its latest innovations at Potato Expo 2023

The UK's leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer will be showcasing two washing and grading innovations at Potato Expo next month in Colorado, US.

Campbell Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

december 18, 2022

Campbell reported first-quarter fiscal 2023 Results

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) reported results for its first-quarter fiscal 2023.

U.S. potato export value increases as demand rebounds

december 17, 2022

United States potato export value increases as demand rebounds

Across the globe, restaurants are back to operating at normal capacity, borders are opening for tourism, and many consumers are looking for high-quality, nutritious food options, all leading to strong demand for US potatoes.

december 14, 2022

What Do Consumers Really Think About Restaurant Sustainability?

In a recent newsletter, Simplot addresses Restaurant Sustainability. Datassential reports that restaurants are moving swiftly to adopt more sustainable business practices. But do their customers even care?

december 13, 2022

Frito-Lay Declares 2022 'The Year of Crunch'

What does a perfect snack do? It crunches! The 'crunch' factor was on top as an important component of the perfect snack in the latest Frito-Lay U.S. Trend Index.

december 11, 2022

VAM WaterTech highlights its European water treatment experience at Potato Expo 2023

VAM WaterTech is one of the few Dutch companies that will participate in the Potato Expo 2023. For VAM WaterTech, this is a great opportunity to further serve the American fruit and vegetable industry with a system that recycles process water.

december 05, 2022

Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

When we think of healthy vegetables, we don't think of potatoes, but we should. Potatoes have developed a reputation for causing weight gain and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests they do not.

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Trends in landbouw en voedsel

Not Just Delicious! Potatoes are also Nutrition Powerhouse

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

USDA SCRI funds new research: potatoes and pests – actionable science against nematodes

Diners will pay more for meals that include potatoes

Frito-Lay Transforms its Modesto, CA Facility into a Showcase for Sustainability

Potato Expo Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels with Colorado Event

USDA Invests More Than USD 200 Million to Expand Agricultural Exports Through Market Development Programs

University of Idaho researchers developing nematode resistant potatoes

Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies

National Potato Council Releases New Logo Reflecting its Mission of ‘Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill’

University of Maine researchers are testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens

Haith to showcase its latest innovations at Potato Expo 2023

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