News on Food Trends from the United States

tna announces the acquisition of FOODesign, expanding its portfolio of food processing equipment.

The National Potato Council (NPC) is now accepting applications for a $10,000 graduate-level scholarship to be applied toward the 2014-2015 academic year.

Researchers at USDA's Agricultural Research Service are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding new ways of managing zebra chip disease and the insect that can spread it to potato crops.

The fast-casual segment continues to lead growth within the US restaurant industry.

Vermont will likely be the first state in the United States to require food manufacturers to label products containing genetically modified organisms.

Recommendations to increase the intake of potassium and dietary fiber among young children should be a priority for the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to a new study by the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) presented today at Experimental Biology 2014.

PopChips inc. announces 'More to Love', giving snackers bolder flavors, a crispier crunch and 15% more chips for the same price.

Shearer’s Foods, a savory snack manufacturer owned by private equity firm Wind Point Partners, has acquired the assets of the Medallion Foods business from ConAgra Foods,Inc. for $33.5 million.

The Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck is back on the road for its third consecutive cross-country tour with a new message for women: Take care of your heart!

It won’t be long before consumers get a taste of Wisconsin potatoes in a new and creative way! The state’s traveling billboard, also known as the Spudmobile, is sure to be iconic with the many creative and educational components that are planned for its interior.

Simplot's Safety Days initiative was recently recognized by McDonald’s Corporation as demonstrating best practices in the “Community Impact” section of the company’s Sustainable Supply awards.

Lay's potato chips, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, is expanding distribution of Lay's Air Pops crisps to even more markets across the United States.

Los elementos esenciales para el crecimiento agrícola masivo y sostenible de América Latina y el Caribe ya están dados. Sin embargo, para que toda la región alcance su enorme potencial agrícola, será necesario alinear muchas 'partes movibles'. Cómo lograrlo es el tema que cubre este informe.

Según una reciente investigación de las Universidades de Kansas y California-Davis, el Centro Internacional de la Papa y el Instituto Internacional de Investigación del Arroz.

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.

Key Technology strengthens its commitment to California food processors by expanding its Innovation and Solutions Center (ISC) and local service capabilities in Sacramento, California, USA.

It’s been an interesting week for organics. Both Wal-Mart and Target took aim at Whole Foods with further expansion into the organic food market.

Target Corp. is now introducing “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target.” The first-of-its-kind collection brings together 17 leading natural, organic and sustainable brands to introduce new products and make them more accessible.