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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today the appointments of Andre J. Hawaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., and Hala G. Moddelmog, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, to its Board of Directors, effective July 19, 2017.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced today it has launched a broad-based performance transformation plan, intended to substantially streamline the Company's processes and structure, drive out costs and complexity, and enhance long-term shareholder value.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that potato producers in Washington voted to continue their federal marketing order program.

Instead of moving the Cape Cod's potato chips production away from the "outdated" and "overcrowded" Hyannis factory on the Cape that the chips are named after, Snyder’s-Lance is instead investing $20 million to upgrade the facility.

Canadian Potato Processing company Cavendish Farms is investing in major potato storage upgrades at its New Annan French Fry plant, Prince Edward Island.

La fuerza del sueño del Padre Chifri de sacar de la indiferencia a los vecinos de los cerros se hizo sentir ayer, cuando miles de personas se congregaron para disfrutar de la séptima edición de la fiesta que destaca a los productores de la Puna salteña.

Lo que comenzó como una idea para desarrollar un robot que transplantara árboles, terminó convertido en un dron para sembrar papas. Estudiantes de la universidad Uniagraria de Bogotá idearon este revolucionario proyecto.

Según un reciente estudio, las compras de papa en el exterior pasaron de 5 mil toneladas en el año 2000 a 25 mil en 2016.

Después de años de negociaciones, recientemente se ha abierto la frontera de Argentina a los mini tubérculos de los Países Bajos.

Three of America's favorite dishes are about to be transformed into Lay's newest potato chips for your snacking pleasure, thanks to the lastest round of the Do Us a Flavor contest.

McCain Foods Limited has announced plans to expand its capacity at its plant in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. This investment will bring additional production capacity to the french fry manufacturing facility, helping to meet continued strong demand for McCain products in the company’s domestic and international markets.

La Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa, Fedepapa, y el Fondo Nacional de Fomento de la Papa, FNFP, presentaron su campaña de consumo "Una papa bien preparada te soluciona", con el objetivo de incentivar el consumo de papa en el país.

Al no haber fritura, el producto tiene 7 veces menos grasas y apenas 146 calorías por envase de 40 gramos.

El conflicto por el cierre de la planta de Pepsico en Vicente López volvió a evidenciar los problemas competitivos de la industria alimenticia y los altos costos logísticos. También renovó el enojo gubernamental por la forma en que algunas empresas reaccionan ante la coyuntura económica

El valor de las exportaciones de papa estadounidense fue de 204 millones de dólares en el 2016; 37 millones correspondieron a México.

Key Technology expands its VERYX® family of digital sorters with the addition of the new VERYX C70. This small chute-fed sorter is ideal for low- to mid-capacity production lines.

Fresh Solutions Network announces the launch of its Side Delights® Farmer’s Table® Organic Russet single wrapped, microwaveable potato – a line extension to the Farmer’s Table Organic potato line up.

Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito Lay division, today announced it has narrowed its 'Do Us a Flavor' contest submissions to 10 semifinalist flavors. Check back for the Three finalists on July 18!