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NPD: Consumers will continue to eat more dinners at home
July 10, 2022
Inflation and other rising costs have consumers looking to cut expenses, and eating more dinners at home is one way they do it. Out-of-necessity dinners at home peaked during the pandemic but have since normalized.
RNA breakthrough creates crops that can yield 50% more potatoes, rice
July 25, 2021
Manipulating RNA can dramatically increase the yield of potato plants, as well as increasing drought tolerance, announced a group of scientists from the University of Chicago, Peking University and Guizhou University.
Looking for New Ways to Fuel Athletic Performance? Try A Potato
October 16, 2020
White potatoes are as effective as commercial sports products in exercise fueling, performance and recovery, according to research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.
Potato as effective as carbohydrate gels for boosting athletic performance, study finds
October 23, 2019
Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels and boosting performance in trained athletes, scientists report.
Conagra Brands Announces Plans To Build New Innovation Center In Chicago
September 10, 2019
Today Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced plans to build The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design in Chicago at 350 N. Orleans Street, located next to its existing headquarters in The Merchandise Mart.
PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab to Help Restaurants Thrive In The Evolving Digital Marketplace
May 21, 2019
PepsiCo, Inc., announced the launch of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab, a first-of-its-kind suite of capabilities built to connect foodservice operators with the companies, services, insights, and solutions best suited for their specific needs.
tna to showcase its snack expertise at Pack Expo International in Chicago
August 27, 2018
Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna will present the latest cutting-edge solutions for the confectionery and snack industries at this year’s Pack Expo International in Chicago. One of the highlights in the tna booth is its new tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 seasoning system.
Two Blades Foundation partners with Simplot and The Sainsbury Laboratory to advance potato disease resistance
March 10, 2016
The Two Blades Foundation (2Blades) announced a research partnership between 2Blades, The Sainsbury Laboratory, and J. R. Simplot Company to develop potato varieties with increased resistance to oomycete and bacterial diseases.
Snack Food Association partners with the Pack Expo
October 23, 2014
The Snack Food Association (SFA) will participate in the PACK EXPO Partner Program November 2-5, 2014 at McCormick Place in Chicago, SFA President & CEO Tom Dempsey announced.
New show dates for PROCESS EXPO and Dairy Show 2015 announced
November 05, 2013
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will continue the co-location of the PROCESS EXPO and the International Dairy Show. Next exhibition will take place Sept 15-18, 2015 in Chicago.
