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August 26, 2015
How to please with processed Idaho Potatoes
In a new Ranker poll, the potato tops the competition as the peoples’ #1 favorite vegetable. As such, potatoes hold an important position on foodservice menus as a foundation for profitable snacks, appetizers, side dishes, and entrées.From the archive
August 13, 2015
Kraft Heinz to eliminate 2500 jobs in the United States and Canada
Kraft Heinz says it is cutting about 2,500 jobs in the United States and Canada as part of its plan to slash costs after the food companies combined.From the archive
August 10, 2015
Quick action by employees prevents major fire damage at McCain Foods Plover
A fire chief credits quick action by employees for a short interruption of work at a McCain potato processing plant in Plover, Wisconsin.From the archive
August 06, 2015
McCain Foods’ nurse crop project may help increase potato yields
Representatives from McCain Foods are excited about a new project under way in Aroostook County that has some farmers planting their usual acreage of potatoes right on top of a bed of winter rye, barley or oats.From the archive
July 15, 2015
Key Technology Introduces Sanitation Enhancements to Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems
Key Technology introduces its enhanced Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems, which includes its popular Sliver Sizer Remover, Precision Size Grader and Rotary Size Grader.From the archive
July 02, 2015
Merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation successfully completed
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between Kraft and Heinz.From the archive
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June 30, 2015
Conagra Foods Announces Q4 Results, Plans to exit Private Label Business
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2015. The company also announced it plans to exit Private Brands operations.From the archive
June 15, 2015
McCain Foods USA outstanding energy efficiency partner, says Idaho Power
McCain Foods USA was recognized by Idaho Power for its commitment to operational excellence through energy efficiency.From the archive
June 08, 2015
A look at the Innate Potato by FrankenFoodFacts
The blog FrankenFoodFacts recently published a review of the Innate potato of Simplot Plant Sciences. This blog by Layla Katiraee, who holds a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and is a senior scientist at a biotech company, offers the most insightful review of the Innate Potato PotatoPro has seen so far.From the archive
May 12, 2015
Conagra Foods acquires Blake's All Natural Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Blake’s All Natural Foods, a rapidly-growing, family-owned company which makes natural and organic frozen meals, including pot pies, casseroles, pasta dishes and other entrees.From the archive
May 11, 2015
Where do my french fries come from?
Lamb Weston now provides restaurant operators in North America with a tool to find out where the potatoes that become their fries originated and then share that information with their customers.From the archive
April 30, 2015
US Potato Stocks Up 9 Percent from April 2014
The 13 major potato States held 130 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2015, up 9 percent from April 2014.From the archive
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April 23, 2015
McCain Foods to close appetizer plant in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
McCain Foods USA Inc. announced Wednesday it will close operations at its Fort Atkinson manufacturing plant due to changing business dynamics.From the archive
April 15, 2015
Expansion Naturally Potatoes in Maine almost done
The $7.5 million expansion project at Pineland Farms Naturally Potatoes in Mars Hill, Maine is nearing completion.From the archive
April 15, 2015
Study: Fast Food Just As Effective For Recovery as Sports Supplements
University of Montana researchers have good news for endurance athletes hankering for a burger and fries after an intense workout: Dig in.From the archive
April 15, 2015
Ghost Pepper Fries at Wendys: if you like it hot
Wendy's is cranking up the heat on its signature Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Natural-Cut Fries with the launch of the new Jalapeno Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries.From the archive
April 12, 2015
Idaho potato growers accept slight price cut in processing contracts
Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative growers have agreed to a contract that slightly reduces potato prices but requires processors to accept at least 90 percent of their 2014 acreages with individual farms.From the archive
March 26, 2015
Conagra Foods reports financial results third quarter FY15
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) today reported results for the fiscal 2015 third quarter ended Feb. 22, 2015.From the archive