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Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

December 05, 2022
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.
Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana tours Intralox's Hammond facility with Intralox personnel

Intralox Announces USD 60 Million Hammond Expansion

November 23, 2021
For the third time in four years, Intralox is expanding operations at its Hammond, Louisiana, location. This time, the company is more than doubling its footprint with a USD 60 million expansion
The right belt material can stand up to the abrasiveness of salts and seasonings. Shown above, ThermoDrive incline belting in A23 material.

Food Processing: Choosing the Right Conveyor Belt Material

November 16, 2021
Belt materials may look similar in their raw form, but they can have completely different compositions. This one is high among those critical choices that can make or break your plant’s productivity.
Chemical manufacturing plant to keep potatoes from sprouting could go in Ascension (Courtesy: Heather Kirk-Ballard)

1,4GROUP - a manufacturer of sprout inhibitor for potatoes - considers building a new plant in Louisiana

July 24, 2021
The 1,4GROUP - an Idaho based manufacturer of sprout inhibitor for potatoes - is considering building a $35 million chemical processing plant in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
Case study of Intralox at Snack Producer Calbee (US): Intralox ThermoDrive Reduced Cleaning Labor by 75%, Cleaning Time by 50% 

Intralox ThermoDrive belting Reduces Cleaning Labor and Cleaning Time for Snack Producer Calbee

February 21, 2021
This case study by Intralox at US subsidiary of snack manufacturer Calbee shows how a proper choice of belt type can reduce both cleaning labor and cleaning time. 
Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 you can find RPE on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana, in booth #4669...

RPE highlights product innovations at PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo

October 17, 2017
What’s new in the fresh potato category? Check it out on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo, at booth #4669 from RPE!
TOMRA Sorting Solutions shows Halo 500 at PMA Fresh Summit

TOMRA Sorting Solutions shows Halo 500 at PMA Fresh Summit

October 17, 2013
TOMRA Sorting Solutions will showcase its market-leading Halo 500 system at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit Expo in New Orleans.
Food Processing Awards ConAgra/Lamb Weston 2011 Green Plant of the Year

Food Processing Awards ConAgra/Lamb Weston 2011 Green Plant of the Year

August 25, 2011
ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston sweet potato processing plant in Delhi was recognized as "2011 Green plant of the Year"in a contest organized by FoodProcessing.com. The plant was selected by readers from three finalists: Faribault Foods' main pl...
Lamb Weston's Sweet Potato Processing facility in Delhi, Louisiana.

Lamb Weston sweet potato factory earns LEED platinum certification

January 21, 2011
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston's Delhi, La., processing facility received its official Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(R)) Platinum certification today, awarded by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Jim Kirkham new director at Lamb Weston's Delhi sweet potato plant

January 21, 2011
Jim Kirkham, a 15-year veteran of ConAgra Foods, has taken over as director of the company's Lamb Weston sweet potato processing plant in Delhi, Louisiana.

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