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Snyder's of Hanover will begin construction on a solar farm that will be the largest ground-based solar energy system in Pennsylvania

In consultation with the New Brunswick Potato Industry, the New Brunswick Regulation 82-70 of the Potato Disease Eradication Act has been amended to include Mandatory Post-Harvest Laboratory Testing for Potato Virus Y (PVY)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established a Potato Sector Biosecurity Advisory Group (PSBAG), which will guide the development of a voluntary National Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard for the Potato Sector.

On independent restaurant menus, potatoes of all kinds account for 44% of all carbs, according to MenuMine.

Idaho’s potato production is expected to total 114 million cwt, down 14 percent from last year’s 133 million cwt and 2 percent below the 2008 crop.

Andrew Freeman, whose Andrew Freeman &Co. of San Francisco consults on marketing for restaurants and hotels nationwide, detailed some top 2011 restaurant trends

The Frito-Lay plant in Casa Grande could increase its work force by up to 60 with the help of an economic development loan from the county and state that may not have to be repaid.

Kemin Health, L.C. is pleased to announce that Slendesta Potato Extract may now be marketed as a non-Novel Food ingredient in Canada.

'Focus on Potato' has published a new webcast: on 'Corky Ringspot Disease in Potato'

After months of speculation to what extent the potato production in North America would be reduced, as of yesterday we have the official estimates from the USDA for the United States.

After months of speculation to what extent the potato production in North America would be reduced, as of yesterday we have the official estimates from the USDA for the United States. The long anticipated report 'Crop production (November 2010)' published November 9, provides detailed information on the fall potato crop in the United States.

Wendy's announces the launch of its new natural-cut fries with sea salt in the United States (nationwide), marking the first complete redesign of the company's classic fries in its 41-year history.

Officials at the Grippo's potato chip plant in Cincinnati, Ohio say a fire damaged their factory to the point that they are unable to produce any snacks.

It seems it's the time of year (already?) companies and organisations bring their predictions for trends of importance in the year 2011.

Recently, a special reception was held in Seattle to raise awareness about the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), which is the largest non-profit organization in the United States devoted solely to providing college scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) students.

Canada's restaurant and food service industry plays a key role in Canada's economy.

The question of the moment for restaurant operators: Are the winds of healthy change truly blowing, or is it only so much hot air?