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februari 09, 2011
Mergers and Acquisitions among makers of snack foods chip away at Frito-Lay
Bite-sized snacks are big business. While Wall Street focuses its attention on makers of semiconductor chips and movers of casino chips to make its money, companies that manufacture snack foods are busy building their fortunes through potato chips, pr...From the archive

februari 08, 2011
Idaho: Potato production costs are on the rise
Higher potato prices would probably be cause for celebration in Idaho this year if growers didn't also expect an increase in production costs. The cost of seed, fertilizer and some chemicals declined a bit last year, but growers won't be so lucky this...From the archive

februari 07, 2011
NPPGA: Proposed School Lunch Changes Could Have Unintended Consequences
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to change the nutritional guidelines for the school lunch program that would restrict students to just one cup of certain vegetables per week.From the archive
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februari 01, 2011
USPB: Pass the Potatoes! New 2010 Dietary Guidelines Support the Role of Potatoes in a Healthy Diet
Potato lovers, rejoice! Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.From the archive

februari 01, 2011
Las nuevas guías alimentarias del Consejo Americano de la papa apoyan el papel de las papas en una dieta saludable
Los amantes de la papa están contentos! Ayer, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Agricultura (USDA) anunciaron el lanzamiento de la 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Un fuerte énfasis se hace en...From the archive

januari 28, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission releases 2011 shippers and processors directory
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has released its 2011 Shippers &Processors Directory. The directory provides updated contact information for all licensed Idaho shippers, exporters and suppliers;brand listings and shed numbers are also included. ...From the archive

januari 25, 2011
Microwave Popcorn Lung Prevention Rules Expanded by OSHA
Federal safety regulators say that some substitutes for the chemical diacetyl, believed to cause a condition known as microwave popcorn lung disease in food manufacturing workers, may also be linked to the potentially deadly ailment.From the archive

januari 25, 2011
Nutrition Keys: New Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling initiative of the US Food Industry
America’s leading food and beverage manufacturers and retailers today announced the launch of Nutrition Keys, a new voluntary front of pack nutrition labeling system that will help busy consumers make informed choices when they shop.From the archive







