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July 23, 2011
Pack Expo 2011 Conference program now available
PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI has announced the line up for the 2011 Conference at PACK EXPO. The Conference at PACK EXPO runs concurrently with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 26–28, Las Vegas Convention Center). Customer Centric Approach PMMI has...From the archive
July 23, 2011
Herr’s® Introduces Hot Sauce Flavored Ripple Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Herr’s Foods, Inc. has combined forces again with TW Garner Food Company to create the next great taste in festive snack foods. The new Herr’s Hot Sauce Flavored Ripple Kettle Cooked Potato Chips combine the fresh, great-tasting Herr’s Ripple Kettle C...From the archive
July 23, 2011
William Chase: Potato farmer who struck gold
It's not often your nostrils are assaulted by the overwhelming stench of booze when you enter a company's headquarters. But when you open the door to William Chase's office, it's as if you have walked into a distillery. And that's because ... you have....From the archive
July 23, 2011
Ishida Europe will display new packaging machines at PPMA 2011
Ishida Europe will have a number of new packaging machines on display at the PPMA Show, held in the United Kingdom in September. Ishida Europe will demonstrate the company’s pioneering technology and ability to offer complete packaging solutions. The n...From the archive
July 23, 2011
El programa de la Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 está ya disponible
La Pack Expo, llevada a cabo por primera vez en 1956, celebra su aniversario número 55 con nuevas áreas de exhibición, incluyendo el nuevo Pabellón Farmacéutico, que se ubicará en el Central Hall. Otros espacios especiales son la Zona de Marcas, el Pab...From the archive
July 22, 2011
Groter aardappelareaal in VS en Canada
Het aardappelareaal in de VS en Canada groeit dit jaar met 4,8 procent naar 579.000 hectare. Vorig jaar is in Noord-Amerika 556.000 hectare aardappelen geteeld, meldt het Bureau Aardappelmarkt Informatie (BAI) van het Productschap Akkerbouw. In de VS ...From the archive
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July 21, 2011
Alexia offers Sweet potato lovers a new way to enjoy this classic favorite: Sweet Potato Puffs
This year, the sweet potato is migrating away from its place at the Thanksgiving table and making its way to everyday dinner tables thanks to companies like Alexia Foods. Known for its line of all-natural, gourmet-inspired frozen side dishes, breads ...From the archive
July 21, 2011
Drought worries for Ontario Farmers
Weeks without rain combined with recent extreme heat have taken a toll on crops in the Grand River area (Ontario) and some will be in danger, said Sandra Vos, president of the Brant County Federation of Agriculture. "A lot of us are quite worried...From the archive
July 21, 2011
PinguinLutosa announces new management structure as Scana Noliko and CECAB acquisitions move forward
Scana Noliko PinguinLutosa is proud to announce that the acquisition of the Scana Noliko group was successfully closed today. The figures of Scana Noliko will be included in the consolidation scope of PinguinLutosa as of 1 July 2011. Supported by t...From the archive
July 20, 2011
El Congreso Mundial de la Papa apoya económicamente la participación de delegados provenientes de países en desarrollo
Allan Parker, presidente del Congreso Mundial de la Papa, a realizarse en Edimburgo, Escocia, entre el 27-30 mayo de 2012, anunció hoy la intención de apoyar económicamente hasta cuatro delegados al evento. La organización proveerá 1,000.00 dólares ca...From the archive
July 20, 2011
Piepers met smaak
In het midden van die Hoeksche aardappelakkers ligt boerderij Doelwyck. Uit 1627 stamt het gebouw. Shaula Tak en haar man Matthijs werken er nu elf jaar, waarvan acht biologisch. De twee hebben, na een carrière in de financiële dienstverlening, het bed...From the archive
July 20, 2011
World Potato Congress offers support to Delegates from Developing Countries
Delegates to the 8th World Potato Congress, from developing and transitional countries, may qualify for financial support from World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc). Allan Parker, President of WPC Inc, said today he is extremely pleased to announce WP...From the archive
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July 20, 2011
Exclusive Marks & Spencer deal for Pembrokeshire potato grower
A family-owned Pembrokeshire farm is to supply Maris Peer potatoes to Marks &Spencer stores across Wales. Last week, the 40-strong Yorkshire pea growers group, Swaythorpe Growers, signed a similar deal with Tesco. Under the M&S arrangement, J...From the archive
July 20, 2011
Potato Salad out-SHINES Pasta Salad
Yahoo’s “Shine” is one of the most popular women’s lifestyle websites, offering information and advice on everything from food to health and beauty to finances, as well as a community interaction. Potatoes are often featured in a bright spotlight, as t...From the archive
July 19, 2011
Success Of US Potato Board's Retail Outreach Spurs Program Expansion
With the beginning of the USPB’s new 2012 fiscal year (FY12) July 1, it is a good time to reflect back on the success achieved with our retail outreach program during FY11 and take a look ahead to our plans for FY12. As the industry recalls, the retail...From the archive
July 19, 2011
Cavendish Farms fryer accident investigation complete
No charges will be laid against Cavendish Farms in connection with an industrial fryer accident that left an employee with second and third degree burns. The Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Workers Compensation Board has wrapped up its ...From the archive
July 19, 2011
Manejo práctico de la sarna polvorienta de la papa
La serie Enfoque en la papa de la Red de Manejo de Plantas (PMN, por sus siglas en inglés) acaba de publicar en inglés un webcast titulado Manejo práctico la sarna polvorienta de la papa. El webcast es presentado por Robert D. Davidson, Ph.D., Profes...From the archive
July 19, 2011
Prima weer tijdens bezichtiging demonstratieveld EUROPLANT Aardappel B.V.
Hoewel het flink geregend had, konden de telers afgelopen donderdag onder droge omstandigheden (binnen, zie foto) de resultaten van de pootgoed rassen van het demonstratieveld van EUROPLANT beoordelen. Sinds 2004 jaar is EUROPLANT actief in Nederland...From the archive