News on Food Trends from the Americas

Many of us remember RNA from high school biology, where we were taught that the RNA molecule reads DNA, then makes proteins to carry out tasks (Shown above). But in 2011, He's lab opened an entire new field of research by discovering the keys to a differe
July 25, 2021
RNA breakthrough creates crops that can yield 50% more potatoes, rice
Manipulating RNA can dramatically increase the yield of potato plants, as well as increasing drought tolerance, announced a group of scientists from the University of Chicago, Peking University and Guizhou University.
Drones are the perfect tool to optimize fungicide applications with site specific treatments.
July 22, 2021
Rantizo: How to Optimize Fungicide Applications with Drones
With the rise of precision agriculture solutions, the farming industry has become increasingly tech savvy. Many growers and producers have embraced GPS-enabled tractors, variable-rate fertilizer applications, and smart platforms.
'Creme de la Creme Pommes Frites' cost a whopping USD 200, setting a Guinness World Record for the 'Most Expensive French Fries'
July 21, 2021
NYC Restaurant Sets Guinness World Record for Most Expensive French Fries
Serendipity3, an iconic Upper East Side restaurant in NYC, set a Guinness World Record for making the 'Most Expensive French Fries'
Venezuela: La papa que se consume en su mayoría viene de Colombia.
July 20, 2021
Venezuela: La papa que se consume en su mayoría viene de Colombia
Camiones tras camiones, cargados de papa, cruzan la frontera colombo-venezolana para surtir el mercado nacional, ya que la producción de ese tubérculo en Venezuela bajó considerablemente.
SkipTheDishes and HEINZ® Reveal Canada's Top Trends on Fries and Sauce
July 16, 2021
SkipTheDishes and HEINZ® Reveal Canada's Top Trends on Fries and Sauce
With an 841% increase in french fry orders last year, Skip and HEINZ® dip deep into the data with expert pairing suggestions from Chef Thomas Heitz.
NPC Welcomes Ethan Keller to Team
July 13, 2021
The National Potato Council welcomes Ethan Keller as Program Coordinator
The National Potato Council today welcomed Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s Program Coordinator. The recent Ohio State University graduate will support the execution and implementation of NPC’s programs to engage and inform its membership.
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Fabio Calcaterra invirtió en papas congeladas, asociado a la norteamericana Simplot.
July 13, 2021
Simplot: Una apuesta millonaria a las papas fritas congeladas para que vayan desde Mendoza a Brasil
Simplot comenzó a pensar en la Argentina en 2014 y recién en 2019 de la mano de Fabio Calcaterra y tras una inversión de USD 140 millones que involucró la compra de campos, se instaló en Mendoza.
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Mexico's agriculture and economy ministers.
July 12, 2021
US pushes Mexico for approval of GM crops, access to potato market
The United States pressured Mexico on Wednesday to allow genetically modified crops into the country and to open up access to U.S.-grown potatoes. Trade talks were held Wednesday in Mexico City.
The company says that with the expansion of its chips production, PepsiCo contributes to the economic reactivation of the Dominican Republic by buying more local potatoes from Dominican farmers.
July 08, 2021
PepsiCo invests over USD 30 million in the expansion of its snack production in the Dominican Republic
The company says that with the expansion of its chips production, PepsiCo contributes to the economic reactivation of the Dominican Republic by buying more local potatoes from Dominican farmers.
Mid-Year Report by food delivery platform Grubhub (United States) Looks at Top Food Trends to Date, Popular Restaurants, Forecasts Ahead, and More
July 01, 2021
'Cajun Fries' see fastest growth in Grubhub's Third Annual 'State of the Plate' report in the category side dishes
Mid-Year Report by food delivery platform Grubhub (United States) looks at Top Food Trends, Popular Restaurants, Forecasts and More. Noteworthy in the Side Dish Category: 'Cajun Fries' have seen the fastest growth on the Grubhub platform during the first half of 2021.
Retailers Break Away from the Pack with Top Awards in Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest
July 01, 2021
And the winner is... Top Awards in the Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest
Pulling out all the stops to showcase their favorite spuds, retailers nationwide fought hard for the highest honors in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 30th annual Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest.
Chile presenta características morfológicas, productivas y alimenticias de 4 variedades nativas de papa Chilota.
June 29, 2021
Chile presenta características morfológicas, productivas y alimenticias de 4 variedades nativas de papa Chilota
A través de una nueva publicación, el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) dio a conocer los resultados de un trabajo de caracterización de 4 variedades nativas de papa chilota aptas para fritura.
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De izquierda a derecha, Cristian Peláez Sánchez, del área de operaciones; Gustavo Salas, gerente general de PepsiCo Alimentos Colombia; Francy Julieth Rodríguez y Édgar Alfonso Hernández, del área de operaciones.(Cortesía: Guillermo Torres)
June 29, 2021
PepsiCo se compromete a incremetar su inversión en patatas en Colombia incluso en pandemia
Aunque muchas empresas han sentido el impacto económico de la covid, a PepsiCo Foods esta situación le permitió reinventarse, mantener sus ventas y realizar una inversión sin precedentes en Colombia.
The delivery/pickup segment captured $6.6 billion in sales, accounting for more than three-quarters of total online grocery sales for April.
June 24, 2021
US Online Grocery Sales hit USD8.4 billion in April, up 16% vs prior year
The US online grocery market finished April with $8.4 billion in sales, as 67.8 million households placed an average of 2.73 online grocery orders during the month.
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June 23, 2021
Side Delights Potatoes: menu tips for the Return of the in-person Party
Side Delights is providing menu tips for event planners as party planning begins and consumers celebrate the return of the roaring twenties.
Despite commonly held misbeliefs about French fries and their role in heart-healthy lifestyles, the authors observed that a 330-calorie serving of baked French fries, when eaten as part of a typical American diet, had no adverse effect on blood pressure o
June 23, 2021
Potato nutrients can help reduce sodium retention, may help reduce risk of hypertension
New study finds that individuals with higher cardiometabolic risk may benefit from adding more dietary potassium, via potatoes, to a typical American diet
Estudio de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) revela que la Papa resiste más la sequía con suplemento de calcio.
June 22, 2021
Estudio de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) revela que la Papa resiste más la sequía con suplemento de calcio
Tras realizar experimentos con tratamientos para mejorar el comportamiento de un cultivo de papa criolla en condiciones de déficit hídrico, se encontró que el cloruro y el nitrato de calcio mejorarían su producción.
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
June 21, 2021
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
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