Potato News from North Carolina

North Carolina sweet potatoes face challenges exporting to Europe.
November 04, 2022

North Carolina sweet potatoes face challenges exporting to Europe

North Carolina is welcoming a good sweet potato crop. However, exporting this crop to Europe is a challenge due to the dollar and the Euro and the Spanish and French crops.
Protect potato crops from pests and disease for stands that deliver.
August 24, 2022

Syngenta: How to give your potato crop the strongest possible start

As potato growers are working to maximize their yield potential for the 2022 harvest, it's also time to start thinking about maximizing crop potential for the 2023 season.
Utz Brands to Add Manufacturing Facility in Kings Mountain.
April 30, 2022

Utz Brands to Add New Manufacturing Facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (or the 'Company'), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that the Company’s subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC ('Utz') has purchased a brand new.
tna solutions launches tna remote assist service at SNAXPO
August 24, 2021

tna solutions launches tna remote assist service at SNAXPO

Global food processing and packaging technology specialist, tna, launched its new tna remote assist service at SNAXPO
Sweet potato fry and frozen vegetable manufacturer Trinity Frozen Foods receives ISO Certification
March 13, 2021

Sweet potato fry manufacturer Trinity Frozen Foods receives ISO Certification

Trinity Frozen Foods, a sweet potato fry and frozen vegetable manufacturer, announced today that it had achieved certification by the International Standards Organization (ISO) for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
Cardinal Foods and Russet House Announce Joint Venture Expansion, Becoming One of the Largest Sweet Potato Fry Manufacturers in the World
March 13, 2021

New construction and Joint Venture make Cardinal Foods and Russet House One of the Largest Sweet Potato Fry Manufacturers in the World

Cardinal Foods LLC of Burgaw NC and Russet House of Huntingdon Quebec announce today a joint venture in a processing facility in Burgaw NC to become one of the world’s largest sweet potato fry manufacturers.
SNAXPO Rescheduled for March 28-30, 2021, Charlotte, NC
April 03, 2020

SNAXPO Rescheduled for March 28-30, 2021, Charlotte, NC

Snack Industry's Full Equipment Supply Chain Trade Show Remains in Charlotte, Rescheduled for 2021; New 'SNX' Education and Collaboration Forum Rescheduled to March 2022.
tna set to launch latest iteration of robag® 3 packaging series at SNAXPO20
February 21, 2020

tna set to launch latest iteration of robag® 3 packaging series at SNAXPO20

tna will showcase its range of integrated, start-to-finish food processing and packaging solutions for the snack industry at this year’s SNAXPO — including the newest addition to the tna robag® 3 packaging portfolio, the tna robag® 3e.
NC State grew the North Carolina sweet potato industry into a global powerhouse.(Courtesy: Bill Krueger / NC State University)
May 06, 2019

Can Sweet Potatoes Save the World?

NC State grew the North Carolina sweet potato industry into a global powerhouse. Now we're leading the effort to breed sweet potatoes that could provide economic opportunities and better nutrition for people in African countries. (Courtesy: Bill Krueger)
Andreas Kratzer: President & CEO Bühler Aeroglide Corp. at Bühler Group
April 26, 2019

Bühler Aeroglide: Andreas Kratzer has been appointed as new President and CEO

Bühler Aeroglide, a global leader in thermal process engineering and technology for food, feed, and industrial materials, has announced the appointment of Andreas Kratzer, PhD, as new President and CEO, effective April 1, 2019.
Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store
March 25, 2019

Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store

Rap Snacks Partners with Spencer’s to Launch Products In-Store
Rap Snacks Potato Chips reveal four new Cardi B flavors
February 12, 2019

Rap Snacks Potato Chips reveal four new Cardi B flavors

Rap Snacks, the company that uses rappers to promote the brand’s different flavors, has now boosted its inventory by putting out four different flavors of Cardi B chips.
Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Florence still a question mark
September 23, 2018

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Hurricane Florence still uncertain

The problem for North Carolina’s sweet potato farmers is knowing whether the drenching rains unleashed by hurricane Florence will have the same effect as being inundated by a flooded pond or creek. Some sweet potato fields received as much as 30 inches.
Bühler Aeroglide announces new appointments for Sales and Process Engineering
September 19, 2018

Bühler Aeroglide announces new appointments for Sales and Process Engineering

Bühler Aeroglide, a global leader in thermal process engineering and technology for food, feed, and industrial markets has appointed Tom Barber, vice president of capital sales, and Jason Pintuff, director of process engineering.
North Carolina Sweet Potato Growers scramble to harvest their crop before hurricane Florence hits
September 13, 2018

North Carolina Sweet Potato Growers scramble to harvest their crop before hurricane Florence hits

Hurricane Florence, is making landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year.
McCain Foods USA subsidiary announces closure of Monroe, NC appetizer plant
July 01, 2018

McCain Foods USA subsidiary announces closure of Monroe, NC appetizer plant

Great American Snacks, Inc., a subsidiary of McCain Foods USA, Inc., announced today that it will close operations at its Monroe, North Carolina manufacturing plant due to the age of the building and challenging infrastructure.
Late blight look-alike spotted in potatoes in the Southern United States
June 10, 2018

Late blight look-alike spotted in potatoes in the Southern United States

Jean Ristaino, a professor at North Carolina State University with emphasis in research on Phytophthora infestans, reported on a late blight look-alike from tomato and potato in North Carolina.
Snyder's - Lance core brands: Snyder's of Hanover, Lance, Kettle Brand (United States), Cape Cod, Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Pop Secret, Emerald, Late July and KETTLE Chips (United Kingdom)
August 10, 2017

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results and Provides 2020 Financial Targets

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq:LNCE) has reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2017 and updated its full-year 2017 outlook.

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