Potato News

Justin Krebs joined potato handling equipment manufacturer Haith in the new position of Operations Manager.
March 06, 2019
Haith Group appoints Justin Krebs as new Operations Manager
The Haith Group has announced that Justin Krebs joined the potato handling equipment manufacturer in the new position of Operations Manager.
Boulder Canyon’s new branding draws inspiration from the Flatiron Mountains, staying true to its Colorado roots.
March 06, 2019
New Branding Boulder Canyon Potato Chips Inspired by its Colorado Roots
Drawing inspiration from the Flatiron Mountains, Boulder Canyon's new packaging for its kettle cooked potato chips celebrates the authentic 'Boulder' flavor difference borrowed from the vibrancy of the outdoors.
Robert Irving, president of Cavendish Farms, delivers a speech to the Prince Edward Island Young Farmers Association. Irving said the company is currently working on developing potatoes that can withstand dry growing conditions.
March 05, 2019
Cavendish Farms invests in potato breeding to deal with climate change
Cavendish Farms is working to develop potato varieties that can thrive in dry growing conditions on Prince Edward Island, says the company’s president Robert Irving.
Farmers harvesting Kufri Lima, a promising new potato clone developed in collaboration with the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)
March 05, 2019
Odisha approves major potato project with the International Potato Center to achieve self-sufficiency
The Odisha Government has decided to approve a major project with the International Potato Centre (CIP) focused on sustainable intensification of potato cultivation in order to achieve self-sufficiency in production in this Indian State.
Lamb Weston Hot2Home™ fries picked up a Gold Award at the Casual Dining Show’s Innovation Challenge.
March 05, 2019
Lamb Weston's Hot2Home™ Fries win Gold at the Casual Dining Show
Lamb Weston Hot2Home™ fries picked up a Gold Award at the Casual Dining Show’s Innovation Challenge.
Aerial view of the McCain Foods french fry plant in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia
March 05, 2019
McCain Foods to upgrade its Smithton French Fry Plant
McCain Foods is to spend AUD 37 million (USD 26 million) to upgrade its french fry plant in Smithton, Tasmania (Australia).
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Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Global Research and Development, will retire from PepsiCo this month. He will remain with the company in an advisory capacity (Courtesy: innovationleader)
March 04, 2019
Pepsico's 'chief innovator' Mehmood Khan retires; More leadership changes
Pepsico announced today a series of senior leadership changes. Furthermore, Rene Lammers is appointed as new Chief Science officer as Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Global Research and Development is retiring.
The Nile Egyptian Co. for Foodstuff Ind is offering a range of frozen vegetables and plans to add frozen potato products
March 04, 2019
The Nile Egyptian Co. for Foodstuff Industries awaits potato factory licenses
The Nile Egyptian Co. for Foodstuff Ind is planning to invest worth EGP 10m (about USD 6 million) in a new factory to process potatoes next year.
Incomec-Cerex offers two types of equipment, the Incomec Pellex processor for the production of popped chips/crisps (left) and Cerex, the Incomec grain processor for the production of puffed cakes (right)
March 03, 2019
Reading Bakery Systems Partners with Incomec-Cerex to offer Popped Snack Systems in the United States
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of baking and process systems, has announced it will partner with Incomec, a Belgium-based manufacturer of popping/puffing equipment, to supply popped snack systems within the United States
One of the many serving suggestions Aviko offers for their 1/4 and 1/2 Potato Skins newly introduced to UK Foodservice
March 03, 2019
Aviko launches Handmade, British Grown Potato Skins in the UK
Potato processor Aviko has launched its latest product to the UK and Irish foodservice market, ¼ and ½ Potato Skins.
Western Polymer primarily supplies cationic starch to the paper industry and manufactures native and modified potato starch for food applications
March 03, 2019
Ingredion acquires potato starch manufacturer Western Polymer
Ingredient supplier Ingredion Incorporated has acquired the operations of Western Polymer, a company focused on the production of native and modified potato starches for food and industrial applications
Frito-Lay launches three limited-time-only potato chip flavors inspired by Music: Lay's Wavy Electric Lime and Sea Salt (Pop Music), Lay's Flamin' Hot and Dill Pickle (Hip Hop), Lay's Kettle Cooked Classic Beer Cheese (Rock Music)
March 02, 2019
Lay's 'Turn-Up the Flavor': Music inspired Potato Chip Flavors
In partnership with artist Bebe Rexha, Frito-Lay launches three limited-time-only potato chip flavors inspired by Music
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February 28, 2019
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February 28, 2019
Belgian potato supply chain commits to digital data platform WatchITgrow
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Export value of fresh potatoes exported from Belarus in 2016, according to FAOSTAT
February 27, 2019
Belarus looking to export potatoes to the European Union
Belarus plans to get domestic potato producers certified for compliance with the EU requirements, according to Aleksei Bogdanov, Head of the Central Office for Foreign Economic Activities of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry
In the United Kingdom, the crisp aisle is hit by price hikes following the heatwave last summer
February 26, 2019
UK potato chips prices surge after heatwave-induced potato shortage
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Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi addresses the media during an AGM of Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) in Dhaka
February 26, 2019
Bangladesh intends to export large surplus of potatoes
Commerce Minister of Bangladesh, Tipu Munshi on Saturday said Bangladesh has a surplus production of potato after meeting domestic demand. Bangladesh intends to export the surplus.
In 2018, total retail frozen food sales in the United States hit nearly $57 billion.
February 26, 2019
AFFI: Frozen Food Aisle making a strong comeback
A recent research report, the Power of Frozen by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) examines drivers for growth in retail frozen foods.

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