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New varieties and packaging styles worked for apples, tomatoes and berries. The same kind of innovations could give spuds a boost at retail, too, according to the new head of the U.S. Potato Board. Shoppers are demanding more choice, and potato growers...

Brothers-All-Natural introduces Potato Crisps, the first all-natural, fat-free potato chip created using a revolutionary freeze-drying process with no added oils, preservatives or Olestra -- simply real sliced potatoes, fresh ingredients, and sea salt....

American Idol fans can now bring home the thrill of the nation's most-watched television show with help from McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals, which offer customers a variety of balanced food options

Trian Partners, the investment vehicle of Nelson Peltz, revealed Friday that Wendy's International has rejected two offers it has made to acquire the fast-food giant. Trian also said that it will seek to call a special meeting of shareholders.In a fili...

New York City health officials won a big victory Wednesday when a federal judge upheld a regulation requiring some chain restaurants to post calories on menus. The new rule applies to restaurants that are part of chains with at least 15 outlets nationw...

It will come as no surprise to insiders of the potato processing industry that the worldwide flakes industry finds itself in a favourable position over the last 1½ years. Demand for this versatile ingredient mainly driven by savoury snacks

It appears the global food crisis can be averted. The solution? The humble potato. That's the assertion of the International Potato Center in Lima, Peru. It held a conference this month about the potato being the "food of the future." The Un...

Burger King Corp. announced today a green makeover of Kids Meals packaging in the U.S. Beginning in July, Kids Meals will be packaged in bags made from 100 percent recycled materials. In addition, the beverage cups ordered with Kids Meals will be made...

Sales at the nation's eating and drinking places increased just 2.2% over the same month of 2007 during March, the smallest such increase since December of last year, according to Food Institute analysis of government reported sales data. Consumers ha...

At a special meeting Thursday, the Washington State Potato Conference and Trade Show board voted unanimously to relocate the 2009 event to the Tri-Cities Convention Center in Kennewick, instead of in Moses Lake, its base since its inception 47 years ag...

The crisis of surging food prices could mean “seven lost years” in the fight against worldwide poverty, World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick said. “While many are worrying about filling their gas tanks, many others around the world are struggling ...

Trans-fats, which are being phased out of food because they clog arteries, may raise the risk of getting breast cancer, European researchers reported on Friday.They found that women with the highest blood levels of trans-fats had about twice the risk ...

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America business unit announced today the launch of Pinch of Salt, a low-sodium version of some of its most popular brands – Lay's potato chips, Tostitos tortilla chips, Fritos corn chips and Ruffles potato chips. While Frito...

A shaky economy and higher food and labor costs are squeezing eateries. How can chains raise prices and hold on to their customers? Rather than just an infrequent treat, a restaurant meal has become a daily ritual for many Americans. Almost half the ...

Wada Farms Marketing Group LLC, Idaho Falls, and Farm Fresh Direct LLC, Monte Vista, Colo., have formed Category Partners LLC, a marketing company that will concentrate on category management, innovative products and packaging and promotions, according...

Kettle Foods is spicing up the summer with the arrival of its newest Kettle(TM) brand Potato Chip, Death Valley Chipotle(TM), just in time for barbeque season. The winner of the fourth annual People's Choice campaign, Death Valley Chipotle(TM), is set ...

On April 8, 2008, Shearer’s Foods, Inc. officially announced their plans to build the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) Gold Certified food manufacturing plant in the State of Ohio. Chief Executive Officer Bob Shearer and the Sh...

As the price of fossil fuels and commodities like grain climb, nutritionally questionable, high-profit ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup will, too. As a result, Cokes are likely to get smaller and cost more. Then, the argument goes, fewer peopl...