Potato News from the Americas

Jackson's, the Snack Super™ brand fueled by sweet potatoes, avocado oil, and super flavors, announced they will introduce and sample its latest innovation, the all-new Wavy Cut Sweet Potato Chips kettle cooked in avocado oil at the Natural Products Expo West 2024 Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif., March 12-16.

Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success

Fox Packaging welcomes Jensie Smith as the Retail and Key Account Manager, dedicated to enhancing customer service and providing vital support to the sales team.

Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.

Una nueva planta de transformación, acopio y almacenamiento empezara a funcionar a partir de abril. Se trata de una inversión de 2.3 millones de dólares.

Hasta 40% de los cultivos en algunas zonas productivas se vieron comprometidos. El alcalde de la municipalidad afectada se manifestó al respecto.

En 90 días se pondrá en funcionamiento la planta de procesamiento de papa nativa en el distrito de Santa Maria del Valle.

Debido a problemas de calidad y aumento en los ritmos de cosecha los precios continuan a la baja.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. 

Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.

Potatoes appeared on nearly 83% of all U.S. restaurant menus in 2023, demonstrating the staying power of America’s favorite vegetable as a top menu performer.

Three Prince Edward Island Potato Farms are teaming up for yet another Fill Your Boots Event, inviting Islanders to choose their own free potatoes directly from their potato storages.

Industry-leading robotics integrator and OEM ONExia has announced the debut of the groundbreaking UR30 collaborative robot arm at Pack Expo East 2024

Friday evening March 1, 2024, the most famous potato chips plant in Atlantic Canada - Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Hartland, New Brunswick - was totally destroyed by fire.

En la provincia de Junin, Perú, más de dos mil productores perdieron un total aproximado de 550 hectáreas. Las fuertes lluvias favorecieron el desarrollo de la plaga.

Entidades gubernamentales visitaron productores para favorecer la producción de papa en la región de Chimborazo.

En Colombia los precios se mantienen a la baja pero se esperan cambios para finales de Marzo. Presidente de la Federación Nacional de productores explicó las tendencias.

The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2024 roster of Executive Committee members this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit.