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May 06, 2010
Potato varieties with improved storage capabilities: ARS research
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in North Dakota are evaluating the storage properties of promising new potato varieties that could greatly improve potato quality for growers throughout the United States.From the archive
May 06, 2010
Defender: Late blight-Resistant Potato variety from ARS Research
Potatoes are America’s number one vegetable crop. Per capita, Americans consume about 130 pounds annually.From the archive
May 04, 2010
US Government buys more potatoes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will buy $18 million in fresh and frozen potatoes from the U.S. market. The announcement was part of a move by the federal government to purchase $161.4 million worth of 12 commodities for federal food and nutritio...From the archive
May 03, 2010
HVP recall continues – but far smaller than feared
Two more products have been recalled due to the possibility that they may contain salmonella-tainted hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) from Basic Food Flavors – but fears of a large-scale recall have proved unfounded.At the beginning of March, Food an...From the archive
May 03, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission Announces 2010 Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest Winners
The Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 19th Annual Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest triggerred retailers to pull out all the stops: Floor-to-ceiling, head-turning displays and increased retailer participation demonstrated that this retail promo...From the archive
May 02, 2010
Restaurant results improve, headwinds remain
While another batch of first-quarter results from public restaurant companies offered some signs of an industry turnaround, executives cautioned that obstacles remain on the road to recovery. Improved guest traffic and sales trends were reported last...From the archive
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May 02, 2010
Idaho Potato growers hopeful things are turning around
The last couple of years have been tough on our potato industry. With a high supply and a low demand, it's been a farmer's nightmare. But this year, farmers say things should turn around.Last year the potato industry was hit with the perfect storm. &qu...From the archive
April 29, 2010
Fast Food Chains OK Small Portion Size
Portion sizes give consumers the ok, they demonstrate the “norm”, the accepted amount that most people are eating or are “supposed” to eat. This may not be intentional - like the larger portion sizes better value message- but many restaurants, especia...From the archive
April 29, 2010
Toys with Kids Meals to be banned
Happy Meal toys and other promotions that come with high-calorie children’s meals will soon be officially banned in parts of Santa Clara County, unless the restaurants meet nutritional guidelines approved Tuesday by the county Board of Supervisors. &...From the archive
April 29, 2010
Kettle Brand® Potato Chips Lightly Salted now called Sea Salt
The classic Kettle Brand® Potato Chips Lightly Salted flavor is now Sea Salt. The subtle shift in name reflects the all natural ingredients always used in every recipe and captures the brand’s reputation for delivering delicious flavor in every crunch...From the archive
April 28, 2010
Conagra sustainable Development Awards: Park Rapids and Quincy Lamb Weston facilities recognized
ConAgra Foods announced today the winners of its 2010 Sustainable Development Awards, an internal awards program created to recognize outstanding achievements integrating sustainability into business practices while also sharing best practices across the company.From the archive
April 27, 2010
Snack Factory PretzelCrisps launched nationwide in Whole Foods Market
Snack Factory announced today that it will launch its new Modern Classics line of Pretzel Crisps at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide in May. Modern Classics were unveiled at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA on March 12th and...From the archive
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April 26, 2010
Funky Monkey(R) Snacks Now Populating Shelves at 400 Kroger Stores
Funky Monkey Snacks, a leading brand in the healthy snacks category, has announced a new relationship with Kroger that will result in the availability of its snacks in 400 of its stores, including stores in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michiga...From the archive
April 25, 2010
Walker Brothers potato farm received NPC Environmental Stewartship award
Walker Brothers has received one of two Environmental Stewardship Awards from the National Potato Council. Along with a farm in Washington State, Walker Brothers farm was praised for their leadership in habitat conservation for wildlife as well as pro...From the archive
April 24, 2010
Will there be a sequel to last summer's late blight with tomatoes, potatoes?
Many readers are no doubt aware of last summer's late-blight infestation, in which a fungus, Phytophthora infestans, decimated local tomato and potato plantings. The fungus overwinters in southeastern United States but does not generally overwinter in ...From the archive
April 24, 2010
Idaho potato growers plant potatoes without deal
Idaho potato growers are taking to the field this spring without a collective agreement with major processors. The collective bargaining process broke down in Idaho last year following a dispute with ConAgra Foods. Growers blamed ConAgra, and the compa...From the archive
April 23, 2010
American Frozen Food Institute elects Wyman’s Edward R. Flanagan as Chairman
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced the election of Edward R. Flanagan of Jasper Wyman &Son, Inc. to be chairman of the AFFI Board of Directors. "The American Frozen Food Institute is fortunate to have such a strong leade...From the archive
April 22, 2010
The Inventure Group reports Q1 results;
The Inventure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK), a leading specialty food manufacturer, today reported record financial results for the first quarter ending March 27, 2010, highlighted by a 9th consecutive quarter of year over year earnings growth, EPS increa...From the archive