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Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST), a consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced it has agreed to acquire MFI Holding Corporation ('Michael Foods') from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners and other owners.

Near East Brings Globally Inspired Flavors To The US Deli Aisles With New Near East Multigrain Chips

Key Technology strengthens its commitment to California food processors by expanding its Innovation and Solutions Center (ISC) and local service capabilities in Sacramento, California, USA.

Times have changed for Alberta potato growers. Up until four years ago, the province was virtually late blight-free. Lately, wet springs and high humidity — uncharacteristic for this region — have nurtured the growth and spread of the disease.

It’s been an interesting week for organics. Both Wal-Mart and Target took aim at Whole Foods with further expansion into the organic food market.

Key Technology announces the appointment of Peter Wood as Process Systems Product Manager.

Target Corp. is now introducing “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target.” The first-of-its-kind collection brings together 17 leading natural, organic and sustainable brands to introduce new products and make them more accessible.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) wants Americans, even those on a budget, to buy more organic food. The retailer that leads U.S. stores in grocery sales said on Thursday it struck a deal to sell Wild Oats brand organic foods at non-organic prices.

Semillas de papa de alto valor genético y fitosanitario son producidas en los laboratorios del Instituto de Investigación Agropecuaria de Panamá (IDIAP) y multiplicadas en campo por productores de Cerro Punta pertenecientes a PROCOSEPA.

Con fondos de FONTAGRO y el Ministerio de Agricultura se estudiaron en 30 cultivares de papa los rasgos fisiológicos que podrían estar detrás de una mayor tolerancia a sequía.

Key Technology announces the appointment of Cedric Simmons as Area Sales Manager for the Southeast United States.

En el caso de los bastones prefritos congelados la brecha es del orden del 650%. La información acaba de ser publicada por el sitio web argentino Valor Soja.

Everyone knows that burgers and fries are best friends, making it an easy decision for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to be a partner in the 2014 edition of PEI Burger Love (www.peiburgerlove.ca).

Un proyecto financiado por Helvetas viene trabajando con comunidades indígenas del departamento de La Paz para minimizar los efectos del cambio climático en sus cultivos de papa.

El registro de productores de papa permitirá el control de la producción y circulación del tubérculo en todo el país.

Con este nombre se realizó el 11 de Marzo del 2014, en la ciudad de Quito, un evento en el cuál participaron más de 70 actores públicos y privados vinculados a la cadena de valor de la papa en el país.

People attending the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Annual Convention and Trade Show will be able to learn about TOMRA Sorting Solutions’ wide range of advanced sorting and processing systems.

Potatoes are scarce in Cuba. Cuban weekly 'Trabajadores' reported last Monday, that the import prices for seed potatoes have risen sharply and as a result only half the area of last year has been planted.