Food Trends

The secret behind our love for french fries

Research has shown that the reward center of the brain values foods high in both fat and carbohydrates - such as french fries - more than foods containing only fat or only carbs.

Food Trends

Friday, June 15, 2018

United States

McDonald's announces it's working to ditch Plastic Straws

McDonald’s restaurants in the UK and Ireland will complete transition to paper straws in 2019; In Belgium the QSR chain is testing alternatives to plastic straws and trials are planned in the United States, France, Sweden, Norway and Australia later this year.

Food Trends

Friday, June 15, 2018

United Kingdom

Cape Cod Potato Chips expansion on hold as Campbell reviews all capital projects

Cape Cod Potato Chips expansion on hold as Campbell Soup Co reviews all capital projects

The Cape Cod Potato Chips plant, located in Hyannis Mass., is now owned by Campbell Soup Co., acquired as part of its Snyder’s-Lance purchase. A year after plans were announced for a $20 million expansion, the future of the Hyannis production facility is once again uncertain as Campbell is reviewing all capital expenditures.

Chips and Snacks

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

United States

Mexico Puts Tariffs on US Frozen Potato Products in Response to Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Effective immediately frozen potato products entering Mexico from the United States under Harmonized code 2004.1 will be assessed a 20% tariff.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Mexico

The FAO Food Price Index rose further in May

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 176.2 points in May 2018, up 2.2 points (1.2 percent) from April level and hitting its highest level since October 2017

Ingredients

Monday, June 11, 2018

Italy

Do some potato-growing soils suppress powdery scab?

A research project in New Zealand is determining if different field soils affect development of powdery scab on potatoes, and whether soil physical, chemical and/or biological characteristics influence this important potato disease.

Potato Supply chain

Monday, June 11, 2018

New Zealand

PepsiCo to acquire Baked Fruit and Vegetable Snacks manufacturer Bare Snacks

PepsiCo, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co. (doing business as Bare Snacks), a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks.

Chips and Snacks

Sunday, June 10, 2018

United States