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Workers at the J.R. Simplot Co. potato processing plant in Grand Forks have reached a contract agreement with the company after being on strike for almost three weeks.

McCain Foods said Wednesday it has signed a deal to sell its North American frozen pizza business to Dr. Oetker GmbH.

Yesterday Burger chain Burger King and Canadian Coffee and Donut Chain Tim Hortons confirmed they are in talks to join forces.

Utilizando los servicios de Mattermap, se ha construido este mapa para mostrar rápidamente lo que se hace en los Andes para disminuir los efectos del cambio climático en la producción del tubérculo.

Prince Edward Island potato growers are proud of the trail blazers and industry builders who have established PEI as a world leader in potato production and expertise.

Fresh Solutions Network has been named as a finalist for the 2014 PMA Impact Awards in Excellence in Packaging for their innovation and excellence in the Side Delights Gourmet Petite potato product line.

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce Amy Burdett has joined its staff as Marketing Operations Director in the Denver office.

El próximo 15 de septiembre la empresa carchense comenzará su producción de papa tipo bastón luego de adquirir la maquinaria con el sistema IQF para procesar el alimento, dijo su gerente John Fierro.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed a case of potato wart in a Prince Edward Island field.

Si bien no se conocen los motivos por los cuales ahora dejan el control de su filial local, fuentes del mercado estimaron que se debe a cierto “cansancio” por los problemas que vinieron soportando en el país.

El posicionamiento en los mercados de Chile y Estados Unidos es una de las apuestas de la compañía.

The Ulster Farmers Union has held a meeting with potato industry stakeholders to discuss the best way forward for the industry with potato packers, merchants and producers agreeing that a promotions and marketing campaign is needed to address the continual decline in potato consumption.

After less than a year of being on the menu, Burger King is getting rid of its lower-calorie french fries, called Satisfries, at most of its restaurants.

Por primera vez, los guardianes o custodios de las papas nativas del Perú, que hacen posible mantener la riqueza genética del cultivo, cuentan con una asociación para compartir beneficios y así fomentar la conservación de las variedades y lograr un mejor bienestar económico y social de los productores.

Un programa regional financiado por la UE y ejecutado por el IICA apoya investigaciones e innovaciones en las cadenas de valor de la yuca, la papa, el tomate y el aguacate.

Los productores colombianos de papa buscarán exportar a los países del Caribe para compensar la pérdida del mercado venezolano, que era su principal cliente en el exterior, informó hoy el gremio de productores.

The J.R. Simplot plant in Aberdeen is still up and running, after it was scheduled to officially close its doors on July 31, but a delay in the start-up of the production in the new Caldwell plant has it rescheduled to close Sept. 2.

McDonald’s Corp. reported Friday its worst monthly same-store sales results in more than 10 years as it continues to be hammered by supplier woes in China and consumer malaise at home.