Potato News from Northern America

Linda and Brian Reis (the grandson of the original owners) have managed and grown the company since 2006.
April 16, 2019
Ballreich's potato chip company gets new owners
Late last week, Ballreich Bros. Inc. announced that it had been sold to Ballreich Snack Food Company, a newer investor group formed by northwest Ohio business professionals who want to keep the company thriving.
Left to right: SNAC Chairwoman Jolie Weber, CEO, Wise Foods; Terry Groff, Former Owner & CEO, Reading Bakery Systems and Elizabeth Avery, President & CEO, SNAC International during the award ceremony during SNAXPO 2019 in Orlando
April 11, 2019
Terry Groff, Reading Bakery Systems, Awarded 2019 Circle of Honor during SNAXPO
During SNAXPO19 in Orlando, SNAC International honoured Terry Groff, former President & CEO of Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) by inducting him into the Circle of Honor.
New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada
April 09, 2019
New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, New Brunswick
A New Brunswick-grown industry partnership will see Grand Falls host an all-new edition of the major farming trade show AgriExpo this summer.
New location will service Southeastern and Southcentral USA.
April 02, 2019
EarthFresh Farms Announces New Office, Potato Packing Plant and Distribution Center in Atlanta, Georgia
EarthFresh Farms announces their expansion into the Southeastern USA with an advanced technological packing plant and distribution center in Atlanta, GA.
The 5 snack brands that will pitch their products and business models in the 'SNAC Tank' at the SNAXPO on Tuesday April 2:
(L to R) Top row: Chirps Chips (tortilla chips made using cricket protein), Legally Addictive Foods, offering "part cracker, all c
March 31, 2019
Finalists SNAXPO 'SNAC Tank' competition announced
Tuesday, April 2 in Orlando, FL, SNAC International's SNAXPO, the trade show for the snack industry, will feature the inaugural 'SNAC Tank', a pitch competition for innovative start-up snack brands.
Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
March 27, 2019
Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...
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Snac Tank pitch competition emceed by Barbara Corcoran
March 26, 2019
Barbara Corcoran presents SNAC Tank pitch competition at SNAXPO
Modeled after the popular TV show Shark Tank, 'SNAC Tank' will close out SNAXPO 2019, held March 31 to April 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando. The competition will be emceed by Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran
Supplies of potatoes from Canada’s Prince Edward Island province are very tight.
March 26, 2019
Pressure continues on supply of PEI potatoes
Supplies of potatoes from Canada’s Prince Edward Island province are very tight.
For the second time in just over a month, a fire breaks out at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
March 26, 2019
Second fire within a month at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
For the second time in just over a month, a fire breaks out at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
March 26, 2019
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Original Potato Chips
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is introducing two new snacks in the United States: Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn and White Cheddar Puffs.
March 26, 2019
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Adds White Cheddar Puffs and Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn to its Growing Snack Portfolio
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is introducing two new snacks in the United States: Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn and White Cheddar Puffs.
Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store
March 25, 2019
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North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019.
March 25, 2019
Will added North American potato processing capacity lead to increased acreage?
North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019. In Potato Country, Bruce Huffaker of NAPMN discusses the impact.
Heat and Control has chosen SNAXPO 2019 to introduce their latest snack processing innovation, the new Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR), further expanding their snack line capabilities.
March 24, 2019
Heat and Control introduces new roasting technology at SNAXPO
Heat and Control advances its snack line capabilities with the introduction of a Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR). It enables the company to offer end-to-end solutions for seasoned and coated nut snacks.
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March 20, 2019
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March 19, 2019
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Boulder Canyon’s new branding draws inspiration from the Flatiron Mountains, staying true to its Colorado roots.
March 06, 2019
New Branding Boulder Canyon Potato Chips Inspired by its Colorado Roots
Drawing inspiration from the Flatiron Mountains, Boulder Canyon's new packaging for its kettle cooked potato chips celebrates the authentic 'Boulder' flavor difference borrowed from the vibrancy of the outdoors.
Robert Irving, president of Cavendish Farms, delivers a speech to the Prince Edward Island Young Farmers Association. Irving said the company is currently working on developing potatoes that can withstand dry growing conditions.
March 05, 2019
Cavendish Farms invests in potato breeding to deal with climate change
Cavendish Farms is working to develop potato varieties that can thrive in dry growing conditions on Prince Edward Island, says the company’s president Robert Irving.

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