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June 08, 2021

Heat and Control founder, Andy Caridis, celebrates 100 years and is still pressing forward

The Heat and Control family celebrated a special milestone on June 1, 2021, with the 100th birthday of their founder, Andrew (Andy) Caridis.

April 29, 2021

As More Shoppers Continue to Cook at Home, Side Delights Offers a Variety of Healthy Economical Potato Products

With gatherings now permitted at varying levels, people are eager to cook and dine with family and friends. Side Delights offers a variety of potatoes and recipes perfect for parties of any size.

April 25, 2021

Shearer’s Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips

Shearer’s Foods LLC of Massillon, OH is voluntarily recalling two lots of 9.5 ounce bags of “Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips,” because they may contain undeclared milk.

April 07, 2021

Tasteful Selections takes it outside and launches the second quarter of 'It’s the little things' Campaign

Spring into the new season, full of warmer weather and new recipes in Tasteful Selections® second quarter of the 'It’s the Little Things' Campaign.

April 06, 2021

Potato company Tasteful Selections Installs Intelligent Microgrid as they move towards net zero carbon

California based potato company Tasteful Selection install the first microgrid in the Central Valley, delivering sustainability and energy resilience with islanding and outage ride-through capability.

Potatoes are Returning: The First in Taco Bell's Vegetarian Plans to Make This Year Better Than Last

January 14, 2021

Potatoes are returning to Taco Bell

Teaming up with Beyond Meat® and the return of potatoes bring endless vegetarian customizations to Taco Bell's craveable menu offerings.

Walking In A Cheesy Wonderland: Taco Bell® Nacho Fries are Home for The Holidays

December 17, 2020

Taco Bell® brings back its Nacho Fries for The Holidays!

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries were incredibly popular and the fans of these tasty fries were highly disappointed when they were discontinued. Now they are back! But only for a limited time during the holidays, starting December 24.

Velocity Snack Brands Extends Popchips™ with Two New Product Lines

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.

Tasteful Selections releases new online feature to help consumers find bite-size potatoes near them

September 01, 2020

Tasteful Selections releases a new feature for consumers to find bite-size potatoes near them

As part of their 10-year celebration and in response to their consumers, Tasteful Selections®, a pioneer and leader in the bite-size potato category, has added a new feature to its recently revamped website.

July 20, 2020

Americans tear up old eating habits, forcing farms to raze crops

Americans have rapidly changed the ways they buy, cook and eat food in just four months, leaving everyone from farmers to restaurants unable to match their pivot.

April 22, 2020

Side Delights Gourmet Petite Potatoes Receives US Packaging Design Award

Side Delights® recently announced its third packaging design award in five years. Graphic Design USA announced its 57th American Packaging Design Awards online today, including The Side DelightsÒ Gourmet Petite fresh potato package.

March 03, 2020

Taco Bell introduces 'Veggie Mode' on its self-service ordering kiosks in the United States

On March 12, Taco Bell officially activates Veggie Mode, a single-swipe feature that instantly transforms the menu to show only vegetarian items on self-service ordering kiosks in the United States.

March 03, 2020

Strong Roots Takes on the Global Food Waste Crisis One Pound at a Time

Strong Roots returns to Natural Product Expo West, after winning the 2019 NEXTY Award, with its innovative and sustainable line of frozen plant-based foods including cauliflower hash browns, vegetable burgers, mixed root vegetable fries and more.

February 18, 2020

The Good Bean Creates Legume-Based Snacking Powerhouse with Acquisition of Beanitos

The Good Bean, pioneer of deliciously roasted chickpea snacks and category leader, has acquired Beanitos, maker of better-for-you bean-based chips and puffs.

January 24, 2020

Taco Bell® Unveils New Innovation In Nacho Fries Epic Return: Buffalo Chicken

To kick off 2020, Taco Bell confirmed the critically-acclaimed Nacho Fries were set to return to menus for the fifth time. Nacho Fries have been a fan-favorite at Taco Bell since their initial debut in January 2018.

October 17, 2019

Heat and Control's New Website Offers Improved Visitor Engagement

Heat and Control, global food processing and packaging systems equipment manufacturer and solutions provider, continues to ask their customers, “What do you want to create today?”

Popchips acquired by Private Equity firm to start 'Velocity Snack Brands' platform

October 10, 2019

Popchips acquired by Private Equity firm as start of 'Velocity Snack Brands' platform

VMG Partners, a private equity, beginning with the acquisition of the popchips™ brand in North America and most international markets outside of the United Kingdom and Europe.

Frito-Lay Modesto Snack Plant replaces diesel-powered freight equipment with 'lab' for more sustainable solutions

October 04, 2019

Frito-Lay Modesto becomes testing ground for Zero- and Near-Zero Emission Freight Solutions

Snack company Frito-Lay aims to replace all of its existing diesel-powered freight equipment with zero-emission (ZE) and near-zero emission (NZE) technologies at its Modesto, California manufacturing and distribution facility.

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