Potato News from the United States

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Roasted young potatoes
April 21, 2024
Turn up the heat this summer with unique potato offerings
From backyard BBQs to campfire cook outs, potatoes should be the MVP of summer time outdoor cooking adventures. They are versatile, delicious, easy to prepare, and the perfect complement to any summer dish.
The team behind the new Taste of Maine Potato Chip Co. poses on the 30-acre property at Loring Commerce Center where they will construct a new potato chip processing plant. (LR) James Pelkey, James' son Chance Pelkey, 8, Brad Sargent,
April 20, 2024
New potato chip plant in Aroostook on track for July construction start
The people behind one of Loring Commerce Center’s major new developments plan to begin construction by late July 2024
Cheetos® Debuts ‘Other Hand’ Campaign, an Official Celebration of Fans who Reserve their Dominant Hand for Enjoying Cheetos
April 18, 2024
Cheetos® Debuts 'Other Hand' Campaign, an Official Celebration of Fans who Reserve their Dominant Hand for Enjoying Cheetos
Ninety-nine percent of people eat Cheetos® with their dominant hand, which means they need to live their life using their Other Hand... even if things get a little messy.
Pioneer Potatoes Potato Grading Technology Smaller-scale Farm with Big Grading Results
April 18, 2024
Smaller-scale grower Pioneer Potatoes achieves big results with grading technology
Pioneer Potatoes understands the fundamentals of effectiveness and efficiency in grading and provisioning potatoes.
FPS Building
April 10, 2024
FPS Food Process Solutions and partners show potato processing innovation at Food Northwest Expo
FPS Food Process Solutions, a leading provider of turn-key freezing and chilling solutions, showcased its innovative technologies at the Food Northwest Process and Packaging Expo in Portland, Oregon, took place April 10-11.
Givaudan, MISTA, and Bühler celebrate opening of new extrusion hub at MISTA in San Francisco
April 10, 2024
Givaudan, MISTA, and Bühler celebrate opening of new extrusion hub at MISTA in San Francisco
Givaudan, the global leader in Taste & Wellbeing, MISTA, the world’s leading food innovation platform, and Bühler, a global technology partner for the food, feed, and mobility industries, announce the opening of a state-of-the-art extrusion hub at the MISTA Innovation Center in San Francisco. 
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1,4GROUP Shifts CIPC Manufacturing to the United States
April 10, 2024
1,4GROUP Shifts Manufacturing of sprout inhibitor CIPC to the United States ensuring availability in North America
In a significant move, 1,4GROUP has shifted the manufacturing of its sprout inhibitor chlorpropham (CIPC) to the United States, marking a transition away from its previous manufacturing base overseas.
JBT Corporation and Marel hf
April 09, 2024
Merger of Food Processing Equipment manufacturers: JBT Corporation to acquire Marel Shares
JBT and Marel hf. have executed a definitive transaction agreement related to JBT’s previously announced intention to make a voluntary takeover offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of Marel.
Lamb Weston Potato Products
April 04, 2024
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2024.
Slakes: A Free Smartphone App to Measure Aggregate Stability
April 04, 2024
Learn about your soil with the Free Smartphone App 'Slakes' to Measure Soil Aggregate Stability
On World Soil Day, December 5, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) released a free phone application, Slakes, to empower and engage citizens around the world to measure aggregate stability.
Go Free pure Crisp
April 02, 2024
Go Free Foods Make Nationwide Debut with Expansion into Sprouts
Upstart snack foods company JimmyAsh arrives in nationwide Sprouts locations today with the rollout of its flagship Go Free® brand at over 400 stores from coast to coast.
At the top of a hill, a tractor with a 17-foot wide planter plugs seed potatoes into the sandy ground at the Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm east of Burbank.
April 02, 2024
The legacy of Frank Tiegs, a Northwest Ag titan who recently died at 66
In the heartland of the Columbia Basin, amidst the sprawling landscape of Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm, Keith Tiegs, eldest son of the late business tycoon Frank Tiegs, navigates his way through the vast expanse in his white Chevy Silverado pickup.
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April 02, 2024
Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Kevin Bowes to Director of Engineering
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of baked snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Kevin Bowes to Director of Engineering.
Four fan-favorite flavors return to store shelves as part of the new Lay's Flavor That Hits Home™ lineup
March 31, 2024
Lays Invites Fans on a Journey with locally Inspired Potato Chip Flavours
This spring, America's favorite potato chip brand is taking fans on a journey back to their hometowns with the launch of its newest campaign: Lay's® Flavor That Hits Home™.
FPSA new logo
March 28, 2024
Rebranding the FPSA: Food Production Solutions Association
FPSA - formerly known as Food Processing Suppliers Association - has rebranded as the Food Production Solutions Association, emphasizing innovation and collaboration to enhance food production efficiency and safety.
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March 28, 2024
SNAC International Announces SNAC Tank Finalists and Judges
On Tuesday, April 14, five finalists will compete in the third biennial “SNAC Tank,” a pitch competition for emerging snack brands at SNX 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
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March 28, 2024
Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture
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