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Québec Parmentier announces merger with Patate-Saint-Ambroise
April 08, 2020
Québec Parmentier announces merger with Patate-Saint-Ambroise
Québec Parmentier merges with Patate-Saint-Ambroise of Saguenay. The joint announcement was made by Pierre Chouinard, Chief Executive Officer of Québec Parmentier and Mathieu Bouchard, President of Patate-Saint-Ambroise.
Market conditions of potatoes from storage are weak
April 07, 2020
Price of new Chinese potatoes continues to fall
Many potato traders with stock in storage have grown worried about the condition of the Chinese potato market. The market is quite weak and the delivery speed has slowed down.
The potato futures (EEX) indicate the extent that the demand of potatoes for processing has fallen.
April 07, 2020
COVID-19 crashes European potato processing
In mainland Europe the widespread closure of restaurants and other food service outlets has meant that demand for processed potato products has fallen significantly.
Lamb Weston withdraws Fiscal Year 2020 Outlook due to uncertainty from the COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effect on Global Restaurant Traffic and Consumer Demand.
April 07, 2020
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Results
Last week Lamb Weston presented its Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Results. The company withdraws its Fiscal Year 2020 Outlook due to Uncertainty from the COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effect on Global Restaurant Traffic and Consumer Demand.
La compañía refuerza su plantilla en un 25%. Se extreman los estándares de seguridad alimentaria. Recientemente LZR lanzó su nueva marca Freshnatur. La dirección destaca 'el compromiso y la dedicación de los trabajadores'.
April 06, 2020
Patatas Lázaro duplica su producción para afrontar la punta de demanda provocada por el coronavirus
La compañía refuerza su plantilla en un 25%. Se extreman los estándares de seguridad alimentaria. Recientemente LZR lanzó su nueva marca Freshnatur. La dirección destaca 'el compromiso y la dedicación de los trabajadores'.
Ensayo de la variedad Acoustic de Meijer frente al testigo
April 06, 2020
De Holanda a Écija para lograr la mejor variedad de patata
Meijer Ibérica está detrás de las patatas más sembradas en España y más demandadas por la industria.
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COVID-19 related restaurant closures have led to a reduction in demand for french fries.
April 06, 2020
Cavendish Farms to potato growers: Sell to someone else, if you can
COVID-19-related restaurant closures lead to ‘curtailment’ of french fry production. Cavendish Farms has advised the P.E.I. potato producers under contract to supply the company with spuds to 'sell to other markets if they can'.
Caldwell, Idaho food industry company lends technology to hospitals in COVID-19 battle
April 06, 2020
Food processing equipment company lends technology to hospitals in COVID-19 battle
Reyco Systems normally supports the food industry exclusively, but now hospitals across Idaho have asked the Caldwell-based company for help in the fight against the new coronavirus.
State of Snacking 2020: How America Snacks During and Despite COVID-19
April 03, 2020
State of Snacking 2020: How America Snacks During and Despite COVID-19
The last few years have proven that snacking in the U.S. has become a lifestyle, with consumers snacking across the day. At the same time, COVID-19 is having an immediate impact on consumers’ food and beverage purchase and consumption behaviors.
Snack Industry's Full Equipment Supply Chain Trade Show Remains in Charlotte, Rescheduled for 2021; New 'SNX' Education and Collaboration Forum Rescheduled to March 2022.
April 03, 2020
SNAXPO Rescheduled for March 28-30, 2021, Charlotte, NC
Snack Industry's Full Equipment Supply Chain Trade Show Remains in Charlotte, Rescheduled for 2021; New 'SNX' Education and Collaboration Forum Rescheduled to March 2022.
The National Potato Council Urges SBA to Include Ag Businesses in Disaster Loan Program
April 02, 2020
The National Potato Council Urges SBA to Include Ag Businesses in Disaster Loan Program
The National Potato Council joined 30 agriculture organizations and businesses yesterday calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to include agricultural businesses in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
FAO Food Price Index fell further in March
April 02, 2020
FAO Food Price Index fell further in March
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 172.2 points in March 2020, down 7.8 points (4.3 percent) from February, though still 4.6 points (2.7 percent) higher than in March 2019.
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Chris Claridge, CEO of Potatoes New Zealand
April 01, 2020
As COVID-19 decimates job numbers, NZ potato industry can't hire fast enough
Farmers are among New Zealand's essential workers, so farms and fields are remaining busy keeping food on Kiwis' plates. And despite panic-buying, there is no shortage. New Zealand could survive on potatoes alone.
Potatoes USA is the marketing organization for the 2,500 commercial potato growers operating in the United States. Potatoes USA, was established in 1971 by a group of potato growers to promote the benefits of eating potatoes.
April 01, 2020
Potatoes USA Elects 2020-2021 Leadership
Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the U.S. potato industry, elected its new leadership during its 48th Annual Meeting on March 11. The newly elected Chairman and Executive Committee will lead the 99 board members through 2020-2021.
Famed Protein Snack Brand Expands Portfolio with Two New Innovations that Meet Consumers' Evolving Needs.
March 31, 2020
KRAVE introduces Plant-Based Jerky and Pork Rinds
Famed Protein Snack Brand Expands Portfolio with Two New Innovations that Meet Consumers' Evolving Needs. KRAVE Plant-Based Jerky is perfect for flexitarians and those looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets.
NPC Welcomes Ag Benefits in COVID-19 Relief Bill
March 31, 2020
National Potato Council Welcomes Ag Benefits in COVID-19 Relief Bill
On March 27, the House passed by voice vote S. 3548, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion bill with significant benefits to the U.S. potato supply chain.
Frank Muir, president, and CEO of the Boise, Idaho-based Idaho Potato Commission
March 31, 2020
Idaho Potato Commission mulls grower group funding
The Idaho Potato Commission will seek the attorney general's guidance on a funding request by a recently formed association of growers.
Keogh’s: Potato sales surge as consumers seek healthy choice
March 31, 2020
Keogh's sees potato sales surge as consumers stock up on the healthy staple
A surge in consumer demand for healthy home-cooked foods has seen a 'phenomenal' uplift in fresh potato sales – with increases as high as 70% with certain customers, according to Tom Keogh, managing director of well-known potato and crisp company Keogh’s.

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