Potato News from the Americas

Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)
November 10, 2020
Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts industry association
From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, the frozen category in the USA is experiencing all-time sales highs over the past year.
The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
November 10, 2020
The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
During the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners representing the grower sector of the industry were sworn in.
Cultivadores de papa vendieron por primera vez su producto a buen precio y directamente desde sus fincas.
November 09, 2020
Gobernación de Norte de Santander, Colombia, compró cosechas de papa a los agricultores locales
Los campesinos del departamento Colombiano de Norte de Santander empezaron a sentir que las ganancias de sus cosechas se están quedando en casa, lo anterior, gracias a un programa que puso en marcha el gobernador Silvano Serrano.
El Gobierno De Colombia anunció un millonario programa de incentivos para los cultivadores de papa. (Courtesy: Reuters)
November 09, 2020
Gobierno de Colombia anuncia incentivo de USD 30 mil millones para productores de papa
Durante el programa Prevención y Acción, el presidente Iván Duque anunció que su gobierno planea entregar 30 mil millones de pesos a pequeños y medianos productores de papa que se han visto afectados por la pandemia y que, recientemente, dieron a conocer la gravedad de su situación denunciando abandono por parte del Estado.
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November 09, 2020
Legumbres Selectas Sierra Nevada, Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria Gracias a la Nimbus BSI+ de Tomra Food
Legumbres Selectas Sierra Nevada, empresa española ubicada en Granada, está especializada en la producción, selección y comercialización de legumbres de altísima calidad.
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November 08, 2020
Velocity Snack Brands introduces 'Popchips Grain Free' and 'Popchips Corn Chips' product lines
Velocity Snack Brands (VSB) launches two new Popchips product lines in over 2100 Kroger Co. stores in the United States to meet evolving consumer snacking habits, with further distribution to follow.
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Utz Brands Raises Full Year 2020 Outlook
November 06, 2020
Utz Brands Reports Strong Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) ('Utz' or the 'Company'), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2020.
Seven flavours in various-sized bags part of recall
November 05, 2020
Food Recall Warning - Certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled due to Possible Presence of Pieces of Glass
Miss Vickie's Canada is recalling certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips from the marketplace due to the possible presence of pieces of glass.
Potato Expo 2021 goes 100% virtual
November 05, 2020
Potato Expo 2021 Goes 100% Virtual
In light of on-going developments with COVID-19 the organizers of the Potato Expo 2021 have decided to hold the event as a Virtual Experience, entirely online.
Impression of the facilities of Brazilian French Fry manufacturer Bem Brasil.
November 04, 2020
Bem Brasil goes PEF
Elea GmbH, the world leader in Pulsed Electric Field systems for food processing, has supplied a first PEF Advantage system for potato processing suitable for processing up to 30 t/h.
Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — the Inc. 5000
November 04, 2020
Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — the Inc. 5000
Tasteful Selections ranks No. 3941 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 89 percent.
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
November 02, 2020
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
The Integra-D is Urschel’s newest addition to the Affinity line. The high-performance dicer features operation at the push of a button.
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Se prolonga la Polémica Moratoria al ingreso de cultivos transgénicos al Perú hasta el 2035
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Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update October 26, 2020 (Courtesy: McCain Foods)
October 27, 2020
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October 23, 2020
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Two new flavors are being added to Mikesell's Snack Food Company's potato chip line up: Salt & Lime and Pepperoni Pizza Puffcorn.
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October 21, 2020
Jason Davis Promoted to Vice President of Vanmark
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