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You may be able to eat more potatoes than you thought, study suggests

November 01, 2022

More good news on the nutritional value of potatoes - in all forms

If you adore potato salad, scalloped potatoes, or sweet potato fries, then you might be concerned about how they're affecting your body. The good news is that a new study has found that potatoes might be healthier than we thought.

October 16, 2022

New study finds no association between potato consumption and elevated cardiometabolic disease risk

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.

February 15, 2021

New potato packaging compostable at home

February is Potato Lover's Month and Arrowfarms companies Morning Kiss Organic and Gold Bell are introducing new, compostable paper bag potato packaging.

February 12, 2020

Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates Potato Lovers Month

February is Potato Lover’s Month, and Morning Kiss Organic is celebrating by giving this versatile food some special recognition! Potatoes are historically among the most popular items in the produce aisle and with a high consumption rate.

November 01, 2019

Yield10 Bioscience Signs Research Agreement with J. R. Simplot to Evaluate New Traits to Produce High Yielding, Sustainable Potato Crop

Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. announced that it has signed a research agreement with Boise, Idaho-based J. R. Simplot Company, to evaluate three novel yield traits in potato.

September 18, 2018

Over 20 jobs and 12 old kettle fryers out at Cape Cod Potato Chips as Campbell Soup looks for cost savings

About a quarter of the workers at the Cape Cod Potato Chips facility in Hyannis, Massachusetts were laid off as two of the three production lines are shut down.

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

June 13, 2018

Cape Cod Potato Chips expansion on hold as Campbell 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.

At the age of 72, Bill Skinner runs the Boston Marathon fueled by Potatoes

April 13, 2018

At Age 72, Bill Skinner runs the Boston Marathon - fueled by Potatoes

Potato Grower Bill Skinner heads to Massachusetts this weekend to compete in his second Boston Marathon – at the age of 72.

November 28, 2016

If you think "Butter is Back", think again...

Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids - found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil - may increase risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.

Veggie Fries win top prize at at the Natural Products Expo West

April 05, 2016

Veggie Fries win top prize at the Natural Products Expo West

Boston, Massachusetts-based Farmwise, LLC's Veggie Fries® have won the top prize at the Natural Products Expo West Pitch-Slam

April 30, 2015

Teenagers’ potassium intake may lower blood pressure in adulthood

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that a diet high in potassium may protect teenagers from high blood pressure in adulthood. Since potatoes are a major dietary source of potassium, the potato sector should take note of this research.

November 12, 2014

Snyder's-Lance Completes $10 Million Investment at Hyannis Cape Cod Plant

Snack manufacturer Snyder's-Lance is completing a $10 million investment to improve operations and build on its commitment to sustainability at its manufacturing facility in Hyannis, where the company makes Cape Cod Potato Chips.

Cheese is the top dietary source of saturated fat in the US diet

June 11, 2014

Saturated Fat Intake May Influence a Person’s Expression of Genetic Obesity Risk

Limiting saturated fat could help people whose genetic make-up increases their chance of being obese

May 16, 2014

Cape Cod Potato Chips Launches Two Savory New Cheese Flavors

Cape Cod® Potato Chips adds two savory new cheese varieties to the snack aisle with the launch of Buffalo Cheddar Waffle Cut and 40% Less Fat Aged White Cheddar & Sour Cream.

August 28, 2013

Snyder's - Lance acquires snack food distributor Stateline Services Corporation

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), has acquired substantially all assets of Stateline Service Corporation ("Stateline"), a snack food distributor in Massachusetts.

Cape Cod Kettle cooked potato chips with 40% less fat

March 06, 2013

Cape Cod Lightens Up Its Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Kettle Chips

When it comes to Cape Cod® Potato Chips, sometimes less is more. This month the iconic New England brand adds 40% Less Fat Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper to its popular lineup of reduced fat kettle-cooked chips.

January 10, 2011

Cape Cod Potato Chips promotes 40% reduced fat chips with 'Make the Chip Switch'

Just in time for football playoff games and the “big game” in February, Cape Cod Potato Chips is launching the Big Game Chip Switch.

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