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National potato industry leaders have taken exception with the four-part HBO documentary 'The Weight of the Nation'because of data it includes describing the role of spuds in the mounting U.S. obesity crisis.

All eyes were peeled on the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck when it blew into the Windy City (Chicago) for the annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show.

The 93rd National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event posted strong growth in both attendee and exhibitor numbers. This year's event attracted 61,000+ registrants.

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) continues to expand its global reach, with a new international office serving Latin America launched in March 2012 and plans for a South Korea office to open this fall. The new offices join the IPC’s existing roster o...

A highly cited recent article in the Idaho Falls based Post Register stated that there were new detections of Potato Cyst Nematodes in Idaho. The headline also made it to PotatoPro's News updates. The Idaho Potato Commission has provided a statement c...

Global Industry Analysts Inc (GIA) announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Microwavable Foods markets.

Kenneth Chan, who heads McDonald's rapid expansion in China, talks about competition with KFC, dealing with slower economic growth, and food safety.

Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture say a microscopic parasite that damages potato crops has been found in three more eastern Idaho fields, bringing the number of infected fields to 15.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently announced that they have signed an agreement to co-locate PROCESS EXPO and the International Dairy Show in Chicago, beginning in 2013. The t...

With their soft, mashed potato insides and crispy exteriors stamped in the shape of a happy face, McCain Foods’ frozen Smiles are marketed as a fun-to-eat children’s snack. They’re not supposed to explode.

Sales at Burger King's North American restaurants have started growing for the first time in more than two years, sparking hope that the brand's makeover is starting to pay off.

El gobierno de Bolivia declaró la suficiencia de la producción nacional de papa y restringió mediante decreto la importación del tubérculo hasta agosto de 2012.

Con el propósito de que los agricultores dispongan de una guía fácil de aplicación para la producción del cultivo de la papa en las provincias de Azuay, Cañar y Loja, la Estación Experimental del Austro del Instituto Nacional Autónomo de Investigacione...

The International Potato Center (CIP) announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation.Jan Kreuze, Ph.D., principal virologist at CIP, will pursue an innovative global hea...

Manitoba potato growers are in the home stretch with planting. 'It's been a wonderful spring for planting. We're with a lot less excess moisture situations and planting is progressing at a very nice pace.'

The United States Potato Board (USPB) led a trade mission of US seed potato growers and shippers to Egypt the first week of April.

Local potato chip junkies in Ohio were abuzz on Friday with the return of Mister Bee potato chips in stores.

Take a panel of seven foodies and ply them with exotic versions of popular American snacks from around the world, and these are the reactions you get.