News on Food Trends from the United States

USDA Invests More Than USD 200 Million to Expand Agricultural Exports Through Market Development Programs
January 07, 2023

USDA Invests More Than USD 200 Million to Expand Agricultural Exports Through Market Development Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is awarding USD 202.7 million to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand export markets for U.S. farm and food products through the Market Access Program.
University of Idaho researchers developing nematode resistant potatoes.
January 04, 2023

University of Idaho researchers developing nematode resistant potatoes

University of Idaho researchers are introducing genes from a plant in the nightshade family into potatoes, seeking to develop spuds that resist harmful nematodes.  The plant, called ‘litchi tomato’, has natural resistance to several species of cyst and root-knot nematodes.
Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies
December 22, 2022

Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies

Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, has acquired Multiscan Technologies.
National Potato Council Releases New Logo Reflecting its Mission of ‘Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill’
December 22, 2022

National Potato Council Releases New Logo Reflecting its Mission of ‘Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill’

In only the third time in its 74-year history, the National Potato Council released a new logo that better reflects its public policy focus and roots in Washington, D.C.
UMaine researchers testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens
December 22, 2022

University of Maine researchers are testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens

Scientists at the University of Maine are evaluating if lobster shells can cultivate beneficial microbial communities that ward off soil borne potato pathogens.
Haith to showcase its latest innovations at potato expo 2023
December 20, 2022

Haith to showcase its latest innovations at Potato Expo 2023

The UK's leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer will be showcasing two washing and grading innovations at Potato Expo next month in Colorado, US.
Campbell Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
December 18, 2022

Campbell reported first-quarter fiscal 2023 Results

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) reported results for its first-quarter fiscal 2023.
U.S. potato export value increases as demand rebounds
December 17, 2022

United States potato export value increases as demand rebounds

Across the globe, restaurants are back to operating at normal capacity, borders are opening for tourism, and many consumers are looking for high-quality, nutritious food options, all leading to strong demand for US potatoes.
What Do Consumers Really Think About Restaurant Sustainability?
December 14, 2022

What Do Consumers Really Think About Restaurant Sustainability?

In a recent newsletter, Simplot addresses Restaurant Sustainability. Datassential reports that restaurants are moving swiftly to adopt more sustainable business practices. But do their customers even care?
Frito-Lay Declares 2022 'The Year of Crunch'
December 13, 2022

Frito-Lay Declares 2022 'The Year of Crunch'

What does a perfect snack do? It crunches! The 'crunch' factor was on top as an important component of the perfect snack in the latest Frito-Lay U.S. Trend Index.
VAM WaterTech at Potato Expo 2023
December 11, 2022

VAM WaterTech highlights its European water treatment experience at Potato Expo 2023

VAM WaterTech is one of the few Dutch companies that will participate in the Potato Expo 2023. For VAM WaterTech, this is a great opportunity to further serve the American fruit and vegetable industry with a system that recycles process water.
Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet
December 05, 2022

Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

When we think of healthy vegetables, we don't think of potatoes, but we should. Potatoes have developed a reputation for causing weight gain and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests they do not.
After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. is closing
December 04, 2022

After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. is closing

It’s an end to an era for one Maui snack business. After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. will be closing up shop on Dec. 15. The store is currently located at 295 Lalo St. in Kahului on Maui and only has a few more weeks
Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022
December 03, 2022

US Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.8% but decreased in volume sales by 2.1% from July - September 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a small decrease in volume sales.
Kerry Introduces Acryleast Pro - Next-generation acrylamide - reducing yeast now even more effective
November 21, 2022

Kerry Introduces Acryleast Pro - Next-generation acrylamide - reducing yeast now even more effective

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has announced that it had released Acryleast™ Pro, the advanced iteration of the company’s signature acrylamide-reducing non-GMO (non-genetically modified) yeast, Acryleast™.
Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs
November 12, 2022

Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs

New research finds that more than 90% of foodservice operators use frozen foods in their menus, with the healthcare, convenience store and fast casual categories reporting the greatest increase in use since 2019.
PepsiCo Announces Second Round of Projects Funded by Its Global Agriculture Accelerator, The Positive Agriculture Outcomes Fund
November 05, 2022

PepsiCo funds another 14 projects as part of its Global Agriculture Accelerator, The Positive Agriculture Outcomes Fund

PepsiCo granted 14 business projects funding as part of its global agriculture accelerator, the Positive Agriculture Outcomes (PAO) Fund. The funded projects focus on the key challenges in agriculture today.
Frito-Lay® Introduces Minis: New Bite-Sized Versions of Iconic Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips Flavors
November 03, 2022

Frito-Lay® Introduces Minis: New Bite-Sized Versions of Iconic Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips Flavors

The snacking world is about to get much bigger thanks to a new miniature innovation from Frito-Lay. Frito-Lay Minis are available for the brands Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips.

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