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November 07, 2017
Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016
The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last yearFrom the archive
November 01, 2017
Analyzing the genes of ancient potatoes helps to improve future potato varieties
Examining the ancestors of the modern, North American cultivated potato has revealed a set of common genes and important genetic pathways that have helped potatoes adapt over thousands of years.From the archive
October 27, 2017
Penn State Students help Sterman Masser Potato Farms find New Potato Products
Penn State Ag Sciences students are in the trenches with Sterman Masser Potato Farms to find new and convenient potato productsFrom the archive
October 26, 2017
Snack Food Manufacturer Utz Quality Foods to acquire Inventure Foods
Snack Food Manufacturers Inventure Foods (Publicly listed;NASDAQ:SNAK) and privately held Utz Quality Foods, LLC announced they have entered into a merger agreement. Utz has agreed to acquire all of Inventure Foods outstanding shares of common stock in an all-cash transaction.From the archive
October 25, 2017
Sweet Potato Is The New Pumpkin! Get Ready To Fall For New Sunchips Sweet Potato And Smartfood Delight Rosemary & Olive Oil
Fall has officially struck the nation, marking the season when leaves change colors, temperatures cool down and many of our favorite celebrations begin. For snack fans, the absolute best part of fall is the seasonal flavors it brings. How about SunChips Sweet Potato and Smartfood Delight Rosemary & Olive Oil?From the archive
October 23, 2017
Fresh Solutions Network Introduces Side Delights A Cut Above and Flavorables Product Lines
The new Side Delights® Flavorables® potato product line from Fresh Solutions Network pairs fresh potatoes with bold, globally inspired seasoning blends.From the archive
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October 19, 2017
Dan Blackstone of Caribou, Maine has been selected as the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year
The Maine Potato Board has announced that Dan Blackstone of Caribou has been selected as the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year.From the archive
October 18, 2017
Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year
August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.From the archive
October 17, 2017
RPE highlights product innovations at PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo
What’s new in the fresh potato category? Check it out on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo, at booth #4669 from RPE!From the archive
October 16, 2017
Q&A with Lucas Bell, General Manager Spray Dynamics
Lucas Bell, General Manager of Spray Dynamics, a subsidiary of Heat and Control discusses the developments in seasoning systems at Spray Dynamics.From the archive
October 16, 2017
Lamb Weston Opens Expanded Potato Processing Plant in Richland, Washington
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. joined with community and civic leaders today to celebrate the completed expansion of its operations in Richland, Washington.From the archive
October 15, 2017
America Has Voted! Lay's Crispy Taco Crowned 2017 Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor' Winner
Lay's Crispy Taco is this year's 'Do Us a Flavor' winner in the United StatesFrom the archive
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October 10, 2017
Walmart says its massive online sales growth will continue next year
Walmart expects its massive growth in online sales in the United States to continue next year.From the archive
October 07, 2017
Lamb Weston Holdings pleased with the start of FY 2018
Earlier this week Potato Processor Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its first quarter 2018 results.From the archive
October 05, 2017
United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Up for July 2017
After a record export of potatoes and potato products from the United States in the period from July 2016 to June 2017, Potatoes USA reported that export in the month of July was up compared to July last year.From the archive
October 05, 2017
Idaho Potato Breeders aim to develop PCN Resistant Russets
A project underway in Aberdeen, Idaho, aims to develop russet potatoes with resistance to pale cyst nematode, while identifying new molecular markers associated with resistance.From the archive
October 03, 2017
Las papas geneticamente modificadas de Simplot siguen aprobandose en el mercado extranjero
La compañía norteamericana Simplot ha obtenido la aprobación para su papa marca Innate en algunos mercados clave, como Japón. Y tiene pendientes otras solicitudes de acceso a mercados extranjeros.From the archive
October 03, 2017
Tasteful Selections to introduce SteamPak Mini, a unique item to the potato category
Tasteful Selections™, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., is pleased to bring a new item to the potato category—introducing SteamPak Mini!From the archive