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UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation
November 29, 2023
PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.
EnWave Signs Commercial License Agreement with Michael Foods
September 30, 2023
EnWave Corporation announced that it has signed a commercial royalty-bearing license (the "License") with Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings and a leading American multi-billion-dollar supplier of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings.
Idahoan® Foods launches shredded potatoes with Bold flavors including Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®
August 16, 2023
Idahoan® Foods – the leading producer of quality, packaged potato products in the U.S.– expands its portfolio with the launch of Idahoan® Potato Shreds.
United States Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 2023
August 06, 2023
United States retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8% July 2022 – June 2023, which closed with a strong quarter (April – June 2023) that saw retail dollar sales growth of 14.5% compared to the same period last year.
Idahoan Foods, LLC. Appoints Dale Clemiss as Chief Executive Officer
February 13, 2022
Idahoan Foods, LLC. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dale Clemiss as Chief Executive Officer effective March 7, 2022.
PEI based Salad Company Encourages Canadians to Support PEI Potato Farmers in Response to US Export Ban
December 01, 2021
With its roots firmly planted on PEI soil for over 74 years, Johnston’s Homestyle proudly supports local farmers while they face challenges during supply chain restrictions.
Juprog, Perú: Productores Lanzan La Marca Misha de Productos Derivados de La Papa Huayro
August 24, 2021
Gracias al apoyo de Antamina los productores organizados de la localidad de Juprog, realizaron el lanzamiento de Misha, la marca de productos derivados de papa Huayro, nativa de esta localidad peruana.
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Ranked Top Vodka in Inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge Top 100 Spirits List
January 23, 2020
Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries announced today that its multiple award-winning spirit, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, has been ranked as the top vodka in the inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge Top 100 Spirits list.
From chips to cheers: Montreal company makes gin from potato scraps
December 27, 2019
After tackling upcycled juice and beer, Loop has now launched a lime-and-ginger gin. The Quebec gin was launched in December, just ahead of the holiday season.
Peruvian farmers get help from Belgium to save traditional potato product from climate change
February 26, 2019
Three Belgian organisations, ILVO, HOGENT and TRIAS help a local Peruvian agricultural cooperative and university to optimize the semi-industrial production of their traditional tuntas - white freeze-dried potatoes (Chuño)