Potato News from the Americas

Dave Vanderploeg, Director of Operations and Mike Miller, Director of Facilities at Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen
March 20, 2017
Manufacturer of (Potato) Salad and Sides invests in a TOMRA peeling line.
Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, a manufacturer of Salads and Sides - including numerous variations of potato salad and mashed potatoes, invested in a TOMRA peeling line, consisting of an Orbit 350 peeler with OBD 6/20 brusher and an M01 steam accumulator.
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TOMRA Sorting Food will showcase its TOMRA 5A Potato Sorter at ProFoodTech 2017.
March 20, 2017
TOMRA Sorting Food will showcase its TOMRA 5A Potato Sorter at ProFoodTech 2017
TOMRA Sorting Food will showcase the TOMRA 5A, its newest state-of-the-art potato sorter, at the new biennial processing event ProFoodTech 2017. Potato Processors can find TOMRA at Booth #1721
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El ingeniero César Rebella, del Instituto de Clima y Suelo del INTA Castelar, durante su presentación en la 40ª Fiesta Provincial de la Papa en Comandante Nicanor Otamendi.
March 18, 2017
La superficie sembrada con papa en Buenos Aires se redujo en 1.000 hectáreas
Así lo expresó César Rebella, ingeniero del Instituto de Clima y Suelo del INTA Castelar, en la 40ª Fiesta Provincial de la Papa en Comandante Nicanor Otamendi.
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Detectan en Chile nuevos focos de nemátodos en cultivos de papas
March 17, 2017
Detectan en Chile nuevos focos de nemátodos en cultivos de papas
Durante acciones de vigilancia sanitaria agrícola de rutina, el Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero – SAG – detectó nuevos focos de NEMÁTODOS en siembras de papas ubicadas en la Península de Rilán, comuna de Castro.
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Conagra Brands announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Thanasi Foods LLC (Thanasi), maker of Duke's® meat snacks and BIGS LLC (BIGS), maker of BIGS® seeds
March 17, 2017
Conagra Brands to acquire Thanasi Foods, maker of Duke's Meat Snacks and BIGS Seeds
Yesterday, Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire protein-based snacking businesses Thanasi Foods LLC (Thanasi), maker of Duke's® meat snacks and BIGS LLC (BIGS), maker of BIGS® seeds.
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Lil Yachty Rap Snacks flavors: The purple bag will be the hot chili pepper and lime flavor, and the orange bag will feature the hot Crunchy Curls!
March 17, 2017
Two more (hot) Rap Snacks Flavors disclosed by Lil Yachty
Rap Snacks is on a roll: earlier this month hip hop recording artist and singer Lil Yachty used his Instagram account to announce he’s getting his own Rap Snacks flavor too
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Argentina: Arranca la 40° Fiesta Provincial de la Papa de Otamendi
March 16, 2017
Argentina: Arranca la 40° Fiesta Provincial de la Papa de Otamendi
Desde este jueves y hasta el domingo inclusive, con organización del club Círculo Deportivo de esa localidad, se realizarán diferentes exposiciones agrícolas, varios shows artísticos y desfiles tradicionales. Jambao y Kapanga, los shows centrales.
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The old (left) and the new (right) version of the potato nutrition facts label for fresh potatoes as developed by Potatoes USA to meet updated FDA guidance. (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)
March 15, 2017
New Potato Nutrition Facts Label in the United States
Potatoes USA has developed an updated new Nutrition Facts Label for fresh potatoes to meet updated FDA guidance.
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KeyTechnology Veryx Sorter with infeed shaker.
March 15, 2017
Key Technology introduces product-specific Veryx Infeed and Collection Conveyors
Key Technology introduces new product-specific infeed and collection conveyors for their new VERYX® digital sorters. Designed to work together with VERYX belt-fed and chute-fed sorters as integrated systems, Key’s vibratory shakers and belt conveyors bring together the company’s expertise in both product handling and sorting.
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Municipio colombiano producirá papa para McCain
March 14, 2017
Municipio colombiano producirá papa para McCain
Agricultores de Samacá sembrarán 10 hectáreas de papa con mercado definido por anticipado para la multinacional canadiense McCain.
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Rod Troni, chief marketing and innovation officer for Snyder's-Lance, shares the excitement and inspiration behind the company's new products.
March 14, 2017
Snack maker Snyder's-Lance introduces a LOT of new products this spring in the United States
America's growing desire for better snacks highlights the new products that leading snack maker Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE) is introducing to store shelves nationwide this spring.
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Honduras disminuirá importación de semilla de aguacate y papa
March 13, 2017
Honduras disminuirá importación de semilla de aguacate y papa
Con la producción local de papa y aguacate el gobierno de la República busca disminuir las importaciones y aumentar las exportaciones de estos productos así como de incidir en la economía de los agricultores a través del fomento del cultivo.
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March 09, 2017
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March 08, 2017
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March 05, 2017
Como prevenir, controlar y eliminar el tizón tardío de la papa
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Participants in the 2017 Potato Industry Leadership Institute: (front row, left to right): Lucas Wysocki, Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Jay LaJoie, Van Buren, ME; Lynn Dickman, Hancock, WI; Lindsey Dodgen, Denver, CO; Suzanne Price, Washington, DC; Lyla Davis, Mo
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