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Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
October 02, 2024
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Financial Results, Outlook and Announces Restructuring Plan
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025. In addition a restructuring plan was announced that includes a.o. the closing of the Connell facility.
Intralox's ZeroSplice Technology
September 30, 2024
New Intralox products to make the most out of your conveyor belts
When your brand is at stake, you need a partner you can trust. At Intralox, expertise is focused on addressing challenges before they arise. Intralox FoodSafe solutions make foreign material contamination, pathogens, and allergen risks an afterthought.
Norman Prestage new Board of Directors at Lamb Weston Holdings
September 27, 2024
Lamb Weston Announces Addition of New Director
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced the appointment of Norman Prestage to its Board of Directors.
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September 27, 2024
Washington State University project aims to expand early pathogen detection in potato crops
A new Washington State University-led project will help potato growers safeguard domestic and international markets and maintain high-quality potatoes for consumers around the world.
Utz® launches a new advertising campaign that puts the spotlight on its signature crunch and flavors
September 27, 2024
Utz Launches New Crunch & Flavor Campaign
Utz®, a leading salty snack brand in the United States, has launched a new advertising campaign that puts the spotlight on its signature crunch and flavors.
Denise Siegle as Chief Financial Officer at Reading Bakery Systems
September 25, 2024
Reading Bakery Systems Names Denise Siegle Chief Financial Officer.
Reading Bakery Systems has appointed Denise Siegle as Chief Financial Officer to oversee accounting and finance functions and support the company's strategic goals.
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Efficient handling and grading of different shapes and sizes
September 25, 2024
Effective potato grading of different shapes and sizes at Hughes Farms
Hughes Farms from Mount Vernon (Washington / USA) has invested in a new optical potato grading machine: the Elisam GranTorino.
tna ropac® 5: The world’s fastest case packing system, handling up to 200 bags per minute with precision.
September 22, 2024
PACK EXPO International: TNA Solutions debuts the world's fastest case packing system in North America
TNA Solutions, the global leader in complete processing and packaging solutions, is set to showcase its advanced secondary packaging capabilities at PACK EXPO International. As labor shortages continue to challenge the food industry, TNA's offerings are designed to meet growing demands for automation and efficiency.
Alison Sklarczyk, Manager at Sklarczyk Seed Farm
September 22, 2024
Sklarczyk Seed Farm Is Sustainably Growing Clean, Affordable Mini Tubers for the Potato Industry
When Alison Sklarczyk earned her animal sciences degree from Michigan State University, she didn’t intend to go into potato farming.
Kathy Sponheim, Co-Owner of Michael Family Farms
September 17, 2024
Michael Family Farms Supplies Potatoes Year-Round and Advocates for Children's Nutrition
Kathy Sponheim, a fourth-generation potato farmer, grew up around vegetables and found a passion for agriculture at an early age. When she was young, her dad said that she had to work somewhere else for at least two years before she could work on the family farm.
SiftAI® Smart Table: Multifunctional Quality Control System for Potato Processors
September 16, 2024
New AI-Based Inspection System Brings Profitability to Potato Packers and Processors
Food processors know that foreign objects and inaccurate quality grading is cutting into profits. To fix this, they have tried X-ray detection, metal detection, vision inspection systems, and large teams of human inspectors, yet success has been limited.
Brian Mahany, Lead Farmer and Innovator at Mahany Farms
September 16, 2024
Mahany Farms Researches New Chipping Potato Varieties and Supports New Generations of Farmers
Farm life always agreed with Brian Mahany from his early days working the fields on Sundays with his family. While he may have thought about other career choices in agriculture, he said he always came back to the farm.
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