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February 03, 2016

Some Like It Hot! Smartfood Popcorn Heats Up Snack Time with Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Flavor

As the demand for spicy snacks grows, America's favorite ready-to-eat popcorn brand has answered the call with the launch of Smartfood Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Popcorn.

March 22, 2015

Simplot Innate Potatoes pass voluntary FDA safety review

The first line of J.R. Simplot Co.'s genetically modified potatoes has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as safe for human consumption. The voluntary FDA safety review found that the potatoes are as safe and nutritious as conventional potatoes.

Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its capacity

June 08, 2014

Naturally Potatoes breaks ground for expansion doubling its production capacity

Naturally Potatoes broke ground on a seven-and-a half-million-dollar expansion to its Mars Hill, Maine potato processing plant. The expansion is in addition to a one-million-dollar packaging line upgrade that is nearly completed.

April 18, 2014

Post Holdings to Acquire Michael Foods for $2.45 billion

Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST), a consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced it has agreed to acquire MFI Holding Corporation ('Michael Foods') from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners and other owners.

February 24, 2014

Tecnología para procesar los purés se extiende a nuevos mercados

Un proceso para hacer los purés se ha extendido a los mercados internacionales con patentes concedidas en EE.UU. y también en China, Nueva Zelanda y Australia. El proceso fue patentado conjuntamente por colaboradores con el Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS).

January 16, 2014

Tyson Foods is exploring a bid on Michael Foods

According to reporting by Reuters Tyson Foods Inc (TSN.N) is exploring a bid for Michael Foods Group Inc, a deal that would combine one of the world's largest chicken processors with a large distributor of egg and dairy products.

Top appetizers with potatoes source Technomic

November 30, 2013

Potatoes stand the test of time on Canadian restaurant menus

No matter how you slice it, dice it or cook it, the humble potato has an almost revered place on Canadian restaurant menus.

October 23, 2013

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat Products

Reser’s Fine Foods of Beaverton, Oregon is recalling approximately 109,000 cases of refrigerated ready-to-eat products because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

August 02, 2013

CravOn™ Expands Market Share as Albertsons LLC Carries the 'Never Fried' French Fry

J.R. Simplot Company recently announced that CravOn™, its "never fried"french fry, is now available to consumers throughout Albertsons Southern California Division grocery stores.

March 07, 2013

Cravon: New Never Fried French Fries from Simplot

J.R. Simplot Company – the company recognized for creating the frozen french fry market more than 50 years ago for the foodservice industry – has once again redefined the french fry experience with today's launch of 'never fried' CravOn™.

October 04, 2012

United States celebrates National Pierogies Day on October 8

Each October 8th, pierogy fans everywhere take a moment to honor the rich history and flavorful traditions of one of the country's most treasured and tasty comfort foods. This year's National Pierogy Day celebration is doubly delicious, because Mrs. T'...

September 24, 2012

ConAgra Foods to Expand Operations in Russellville, AR to make Bertolli® and P.F. Chang's® frozen meals.

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it is expanding its facility in Russellville, AR to make Bertolli® and P.F. Chang's® frozen meals. The expansion, anticipated to be a $100 million investment, is expected to create more than 80 jo...

August 20, 2012

Conagra Foods completes acquisition of Bertolli, PF Chang's frozen meals business

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Bertolli® and P.F. Chang’s® Home Menu frozen meals businesses from Unilever PLC, for total cash consideration of $267 million, subject to adjustment. The comp...

August 14, 2012

Kettle Creations acquired by Bob Evans Farms

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOBE) today announced its subsidiary, BEF Foods, Inc. has acquired from Kettle Creations, LLC, the Kettle Creations® brand and a 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art food manufacturing plant located in Lima, Ohio.

Colorful potato salad with fingerling potatoes

July 09, 2012

Potato Salad is America's #1 BBQ side dish

With summer BBQ season underway, and the ultimate BBQ holiday just days away, Americans across the country have pronounced potato salad their No. 1 pick among healthy BBQ side dishes. According to a poll on CookingLight.com, potato salad is the favorit...

June 05, 2012

Potandon Produce introduces new lines of microwavable potatoes

Potandon Produce is pleased to announce that the newest addition to its growing family of Klondike Brands, Klondike Goldust Express will be available early June 2012.

Agrow simply season and steam petite red potatoes

December 20, 2011

Steam bag lets consumers give potatoes a 'home-made' taste

M&Q Packaging Corporation working closely with customer Agrow Fresh Produce Company of Chicago, IL has provided its MQ36 dual-ovenable steam bag as a key component in Agrow Fresh’s “Simply Season & Steam” fresh petite red potatoes.

November 20, 2011

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. to Purchase Assets of Orval Kent Food Company

Reser's Fine Foods Inc announced that on November 15, 2011 the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware accepted the bid from Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. (“Reser’s”) to purchase substantially all of the assets and operations of Chef Solutions In...

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