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May 13, 2020
PepsiCo Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Offerings to Deliver Food & Beverage Products and Meet Increased Demand Amid Pandemic
As consumers increasingly turn online for their food and beverage needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, PepsiCo, Inc. announced the launch of PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment of PepsiCo's brands.
Bühler creates the Bühler Virtual World to support food industry resilience during challenging times
May 12, 2020
Bühler creates the Bühler Virtual World to support food industry resilience during challenging times
In just six weeks, Bühler transformed its physical interpack program into a fully digital experience. It has certainly been a very steep learning curve for the company, but one that will give Bühler’s partners and customers access to new services.
Tong appoints new Quality Manager as growth strategy progresses
May 12, 2020
Tong appoints new Quality Manager as growth strategy progresses
Leading UK potato and vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has announced the appointment of a new Quality Manager: Denzil Phillips
In french fry heartland, spring turns bitter as coronavirus cuts into global demand.
May 12, 2020
In french fry heartland, spring turns bitter as coronavirus cuts into global demand
This year, this is a season when dreams die. Due to an epic potato glut that imploded his market, he has decided to do what was once unthinkable — destroy part of his crop rather than sink more dollars into cultivation.
US Snack manufacturer Utz Is in Merger Talks With Blank-Check Firm Collier
May 12, 2020
Snack Manufacturer Utz Is in Merger Talks With Investment Company Collier Creek
Potato chip-maker Utz Quality Foods is in talks to be acquired by Collier Creek Holdings, a company started by former Blackstone Group Inc. executives, according to people familiar with the matter.
NEPG hopes that the potato area has reduced with 5 %
May 11, 2020
NEPG hopes that the potato area has reduced with 5 %
The foodservice demand for potato products has dropped with 50 – 60 % and the export markets have lost their potential, so the world-wide potato-processing industry has reduced their capacity and need for raw material. More than 2 million tons will probably not been processed in the NEPG mainland potato countries only.
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May 05, 2020
Heat and Control's newest oil filtration technology for fried foods is creating safer and more efficient food manufacturing lines
Heat and Control, Inc. a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, recently released the OilSaver Filtration System to its Oil Management System lineup.
Haith Group and Grimme UK & Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership.
May 01, 2020
Haith Group and Grimme UK & Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership
Two of the most respected and well-known agricultural machinery manufacturers have announced a strategic collaboration for the UK and Ireland.
The Future of UK Potato Storage Research
May 01, 2020
The Future of UK Potato Storage Research
AHDB’s announcement that it is consulting on the future of the Sutton Bridge Crop Research Station, and on potato storage research more broadly, should worry every potato grower in this country.
The government of P.E.I. announced more support to help potato farmers amid COVID-19 in a Thursday afternoon briefing.
May 01, 2020
P.E.I. announces CAD 4.7M to tackle potato surplus related to COVID-19 market conditions
'This will help to ensure no product is lost so that farmers are in a good position for the 2020 growing season'
Belgians urged to eat fries twice a week as coronavirus creates massive potato surplus.
April 28, 2020
Belgians urged to eat fries twice a week as coronavirus creates massive potato surplus
Belgians are being called upon to eat fries at least twice a week as more than 750,000 tons of potatoes are at risk of being thrown away.
Simplot will be closing for two weeks for cleaning and maintenance. (Courtesy: Herald)
April 28, 2020
Grand Forks Simplot plant to close for two weeks
The J.R. Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks has closed for two weeks, beginning on Thursday, April 23.
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