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J&J green paper, a Miami-Dade company, announces the implementation of its game-changing sustainable packaging initiative Janus® in partnership with arcos dorados, the largest MCDonald's independent franchisee in the world
June 27, 2024
J&J Green Paper implements its sustainable packaging initiative Janus® with largest independent McDonalds franchisee in the world
J&J Green Paper has announced that its revolutionary JANUS® barrier technology is being used by Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee and a local packaging supplier in Argentina.
Nutrien Ag Solutions
June 22, 2024
Nutrien Ag Solutions Completes Acquisition of New Biocontrol Technology
Nutrien Ag Solutions announces the acquisition of Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets, which consists of several patented and patent pending technologies in the area of biocontrol.
Potato Grading Consistent Product Quality at Wada Farms
June 16, 2024
Wada Farms surpasses its ROI in the very first year using optical grading technology for its potatoes
Kip Yeates, Vice President of Fresh Operations at potato company Wada Farms, highlights the success of their partnership with Ellips in enhancing potato grading efficiency and quality consistency, exceeding initial expectations and paving the way for future advancements in AI-driven grading technology.
Washington Potato growers
May 19, 2024
Sustainable Farming Thrives in Washington State
Washington State's potato farmers are leading the charge in sustainable agriculture. They harness the state's rich resources to produce high-quality crops while preserving the environment for future generations.
Most Innovative New Product Awards at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024
May 14, 2024
Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners
Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced the winners of the 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards, recognizing excellence in 13 categories and showcasing the most innovative ideas, concepts, and products across the candy and snack industries.
Jeremie Pavelski, President at Heartland Farms, Top Tier Ingredients, checks the potato flake optical sorter
May 14, 2024
Top Tier Ingredients facility built by Pavelski family to meet growing need for potato flakes
With knowledge and experience in the potato business dating back five generations, the Pavelski family of Heartland Farms, in Hancock, Wisconsin, is using that experience to improve its operations.
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Potato Bush
May 13, 2024
Calcium Can Protect Potato Plants from Bacterial Wilt
Scientists have discovered that calcium plays a significant role in enhancing the resistance of potato plants to bacterial wilt. This disease causes worldwide losses of potatoes costing USD 19 billion per year.
Fresh potatoes
May 12, 2024
Potato Sustainability Alliance Releases 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) announced the release of its 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report, communicating sustainability results gathered from 420 growers representing 589,120 potato acres across the U.S. and Canada. 
Kettle Chips
May 02, 2024
Crunchy Contender – Why Are Kettle Chips So Popular?
When it comes to savory snacks, there’s no denying the biggest product in the market is potato chips. Within this lucrative category, one crunchy contender continues to steal the spotlight.
PopCorners Jalapeño Popper, a limited-edition flavor
May 02, 2024
PopCorners Debut New Limited-Time-Only Jalapeño Popper Flavor
PopCorners is adding a new flavor to its stable – PopCorners Jalapeño Popper, a limited-edition flavor that offers a mix of jalapeño heat with the taste of smooth and savory cheese.
Potato Museum with antique equipment at Schroeder's Farms
May 01, 2024
Patience, Persistence, Adaptability: The Schroeder Family’s Five Generations of Farming Legacy at Schroeder Brother’s Farms
The Schroeder Brother’s Farms in Antigo, Wisconsin, founded by Eric Schroeder’s family in 1879, has been around long enough to have its own potato museum on site.
Travis Getz, Senior Vice President, Operations at Reading Bakery Systems
May 01, 2024
Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Travis Getz to Senior Vice President, Operations
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Travis Getz to Senior Vice President, Operations.
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