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Grippo Foods Inc., the Cincinnati-based snack food manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of some of its Bar-B-Q potato chips, the Ohio Department of Agriculture said.

This latest findings show that overall diet and lifestyle mediate health outcomes associated with potato consumption, not potato preparation methods. Although potatoes are a nutrient-rich vegetable, they are often singled out as food to limit.

Newtec is a leading manufacturer of weighing, packing and sorting machinery primarily for the fruit and vegetable industry. With more than 20,000 successful installations over the last 45 years

Starch Europe announced the adoption and publication of a sector-wide decarbonisation Roadmap 2019-2030.
At their yearly conference, returning this year to an in person event

End-of-line packaging is one of the most important production process steps. You have to combine aesthetics with storage ability and protection and create the perfect packing for your product.

Regenerative is hot. The European Commission wants more regenerative agriculture in Europe in 2030, supporting ecosystem recovery and increasing carbon capture in the soil. However, financial incentives are still lacking.

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has announced a name change and will now be doing business as Northland Potato Growers Association. The new name includes a new logo and brand design

With pressure mounting on farmers to measure and reduce their impact on water quality, Trinity AgTech has launched an enhanced module within their natural capital navigation tool, Sandy.

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 136.3 points in September 2022, down 1.5 points (1.1 percent) from August, marking the sixth monthly decline in a row.

Yara calls on the European Union and national governments to act urgently and decisively to ensure Europe reduces, and not strengthens, its dependency on Russia for food and fertilizers.

The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed new Program Coordinator Madeleine Poulin to assist the council as it promotes the interests of U.S. potato growers, their families, and the rural communities they support.

The European Frozen Food business is reported to be in excess of EUR 75 billion (USD 81 billion) and all indications are of strong continued growth across all the markets. The vast majority of those products, together with those in the Chilled Foods sector

KP Snacks has announced the launch of its newly reformulated non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) popchips portfolio. Appearing in stores as part of a phased roll-out, the entire popchips range, which includes the classic favourites Sea Salt

Floyd Wilcox & Sons Inc. dba Wilcox Fresh is excited to announce the acquisition of Southwind Farms located in Heyburn, ID. Wilcox Fresh was established in Rexburg, ID in 1948 by Floyd Wilcox shortly after his sons returned home from WW2.

The nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) on Sept. 15 presented the 2022 Green Power Leadership Awards, awarding six organizations and one individual for their roles in promoting and expanding the use of clean, renewable energy.

El productor francés Day Presta, liderado por Julian Day, se integra en Grupo, con el objetivo de satisfacer las demandas de sus clientes.

Patatas Meléndez estará presente en Fruit Attraction transmitiendo todos sus valores y sus últimas novedades en el stand 10G02 del pabellón 10 del IFEMA, el día 5 de octubre a las 17:30 horas.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers say they are concerned excessive moisture in the fields caused by the storm Fiona may lead their produce to rot in storage - though they hope that is not the case.