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IRI Releases Latest Insights on Food Inflation Impact on Consumer Shopping Behavior
August 12, 2022
How does Food Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior? An update by IRI.
Information Resources, Inc. (IRI®), which recently merged with The NPD Group to create a leading global technology, analytics and data provider, released new insights about food inflation
Reversible Zephyr™ Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
August 12, 2022
Key Technology Introduces Reversible Zephyr Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its reversible Zephyr™ conveyor at Pack Expo booth S-3547. Achieving higher capacities than other horizontal-motion conveyors, Zephyr
Bavaria-Saat GbR presents broad range of varieties at Potato Europe 2022. (Courtesy: Bavaria Saat GbR)
August 11, 2022
Bavaria-Saat GbR presents broad range of varieties at Potato Europe 2022
Due to the war in the Ukraine and persistent drought, the international potato industry is expecting another challenging year. Nevertheless, numerous players from all major potato-growing countries will meet at Potato Europe early September.
Urschel, a global leader in food cutting technology, acquires Jifco and plans expansion
August 11, 2022
Food cutting specialist Urschel acquires Jifco and plans expansion
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology, officially acquired Jifco Products, Inc. The business has been renamed Urschel South. All previous Jifco employees are now Urschel employees.
Farmers in the Ballarat region say rising input costs are leaving them out of pocket (Courtesy: ABC Rural, Jane McNaughton)
August 11, 2022
Ballarat potato growers ask McCain Foods for 78 percent price increase
Potato farmers in the Ballarat region are demanding a pay rise for their produce, claiming McCain Foods does not pay a fair price for the popular mealtime vegetable. Last season McCain Foods paid growers an average of AUD 0.33 (about USD 0.23)
McDonald's Canada and McCain Foods partner to launch the CAD 1M Future of Potato Farming Fund to help improve soil health through regenerative farming practices
August 11, 2022
McDonald's Canada and McCain Foods establish a 'Future of Potato Farming Fund' (CAD 1 million) to help improve soil health through regenerative farming practices
McDonald's Canada and McCain Foods Limited announce the 'Future of Potato Farming Fund' by investing CAD 1million in education, demonstration, and cost-sharing grants to support potato farmers
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Hilling potatoes in British Columbia.(Courtesy: UPGC)
August 11, 2022
Report: Sharp rise in input costs, increased holding levels impacting planted potato acreage in Canada
Earlier this month Statistics Canada released their first estimate of potato acreage in Canada as a result of data obtained from their survey of potato growers in Canada. The 2022 potato acreage is estimated at 385,128 acres.
Patatas Meléndez adquiere la compañía gallega Patatas Prado.
August 10, 2022
Patatas Meléndez adquiere la compañía gallega Patatas Prado
Patatas Meléndez adquiere el 100% de Patatas Prado y mantiene su organización y su estructura. La compañía incluirá la patata gallega en su portfolio de productos y sigue apostando por aportar valor en la categoría de las patatas.
Fresh debut for the Amazables! Microwaveable potatoes.
August 10, 2022
NNZ and Fresh Solutions Network debut Amazables microwaveable potato
The Amazables! microwaveable potatoes were introduced by NNZ Inc. and Fresh Solutions Network/Basin Gold Cooperative at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference on July 28-29 in Monterey, California.
Brad Eley, the new Engineering Manager of Grote Company.
August 10, 2022
Grote Company Names New Controller and Engineering Manager
Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced that Aaron Thomas has accepted the role of controller for PFI (a Grote Company).
Lays mashed up snack aisle with the newest batch of flavor swap releases
August 09, 2022
Lays mashed up snack aisle with the newest batch of flavor swap releases
Ready for flavor déjà vu? Last summer, the Lay's brand introduced new potato chips inspired by other fan-favorite Frito-Lay flavors that had fans asking themselves, "Wait, is this Doritos or Lay's?" Now, Lay's is adding another twist
PotatoEurope 2022: Focus on direct farm sales
August 09, 2022
PotatoEurope 2022: Focus on direct farm sales
PotatoEurope 2022 will be taking place on 7 and 8 September 2022 at the Rittergut Bockerode estate in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany.
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