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Mike Smith was named Chief Operating Officer, effective May 29, 2023
April 17, 2023
Lamb Weston Holdings Announces Appointment of Mike Smith as Chief Operating Officer
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Mike Smith as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective May 29, 2023. Smith will continue to report to Tom Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamb Weston.
Idaho Russet Potatoes
April 17, 2023
Idaho® Potatoes to Participate in American Diabetes Association Better Choices for Life Program
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) have announced a multi-year partnership making fresh Idaho® potatoes the first vegetable to participate in the ADA’s esteemed, Better Choices for Life program.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
April 10, 2023
Potato Processor Lamb Weston F2023 Q3 Results: Sales up 31 percent YOY, volume flat
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal third quarter 2023 results and updated its fiscal 2023 outlook.
Jack Link's(R) and Frito-Lay Unite for An Iconic Collaboration Creating Epic New Snacks with Bold Flavors
April 10, 2023
Jack Link's and Frito-Lay Unite for An Iconic Collaboration Creating Epic New Snacks with Bold Flavors
In a first-of-its-kind mash-up, Jack Link's and Frito-Lay are combining Jack Link's high-quality meat snacks and Frito-Lay's fan-favorite flavors to offer snackers the new Jack Link's Doritos® Spicy Sweet Chili flavored and Flamin' Hot® flavored Original beef jerky and meat sticks.
Jackson’s sweet potato chips
April 09, 2023
Jackson’s Bolsters Sales & Marketing Team to Support Strong Brand Growth
Jackson’s®, a sweet potato chip snack brand in the United States, is expanding its sales and marketing team by adding three knowledgeable brand leaders to drive distribution throughout the country.
The Newest Easter Trend You Have to Try: Painting Potatoes
April 07, 2023
Easter Trend we HAVE to promote on PotatoPro: Painting Potatoes instead of eggs
Painting Easter potatoes? Why not? Families love their tried-and-true Easter traditions, but sometimes, you just need to scramble things up - and save some money in the process...
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Heath Webber, Chief Financial Officer at Black Gold Farms as
April 06, 2023
Black Gold Farms welcomes Heath Webber to lead financial team
Heath Webber, CPA, joins Black Gold Farms as Chief Financial Officer. Webber has more than 30 years of finance experience and a combined ten years in the CFO role.
Frito-Lay and Quaker New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center
April 05, 2023
Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation
Frito-Lay and Quaker announced the opening of an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Center at its R&D headquarters. The Learning Center will be used to field test, measure, and analyze compostable packaging with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)
April 04, 2023
Potato Planting started for Black Gold
According to Director of Operations in the Midwest for Black Gold Farms Keith Tinsey potato planting on their farm in Northcentral Indiana has started.
Chesapeake Spice and Elite Spice Win “SNAXPO23 Flavor of the Year” Contest Awards
April 04, 2023
Chesapeake Spice and Elite Spice Win 'SNAXPO23 Flavor of the Year' Contest Awards
SNAC International congratulated the winners of SNAXPO23’s Flavor of the Year Awards: Elite Spice for their 'savory' DC Signature Mambo Sauce, and Chesapeake Spice for their "sweet" French Toast flavor.
Alex Caryl from USDA swears in the new Potatoes USA Board members during the Board’s Annual Meeting.
April 04, 2023
USDA swears in 32 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors
On March 14, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture conducted a swearing-in ceremony for 30 producer members and two importers to join the Potatoes USA Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting.
SNAC International Installs 2023-2024 Officers and Directors
April 04, 2023
SNAC International Installs 2023-2024 Officers and Directors
SNAC International Business Members unanimously approved a new slate of officers to serve on the Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors.
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