Potato Processor
Dehydrated potato factory in Washington hit by fire
A large fire broke out at a dehydrated potato processing plant in Warden, Washington, on Jan. 21, which led to evacuations for residents who live near... continue reading »
Idahoan to give hundreds of thousands of pouches of mashed potatoes to Memphis
Memphis consumed more Idahoan mashed potatoes than any other community in America in the past year, enjoying more than 8.5 million servings, according... continue reading »
Produce-based snack foods on the rise
Snacking on the go and replacing meals with snacks is a growing trend among young consumers who have health-conscious eyes on functionality with their... continue reading »
Potato processing giant Lamb Weston reports 12% sales decline for second quarter
Lamb Weston Holdings, a large potato processor and publicly traded company, reported second-quarter net sales of $896.1 million, a decline of 12% from... continue reading »
Biden names pick for key trade position in cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden has made picks for two key federal positions that will affect agriculture production and trade of fresh and processed produc... continue reading »
Potato industry golf fundraisers donates $93K to Ronald McDonald House
In spite of a challenging year on multiple fronts, the annual Ag World Golf Classic fundraiser raised $93,168 for Ronald McDonald House Charities. ... continue reading »
Foodservice restrictions have processing potato suppliers unsure how to proceed
Potatoes have a long journey from breeding labs to restaurant fryers. Over a period of five years, or even longer, they’ll pass through greenhouses,... continue reading »
Potato product reflectance meter released by Photovolt Instruments
Photovolt Instruments has released its new Stainless Steel 557 (5G) reflectance instrument. The 577 (5G) unit is capable of measuring potato slabs... continue reading »
TOMRA Food joins global business sustainability group
TOMRA Food, a global provider of sensors, equipment and digital solutions for the food supply chain, is the newest member of the World Business Counci... continue reading »
Key unveils next-generation horizontal conveyor
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces Zephyr, the next-generation horizontal-motion conveyor. Featurin... continue reading »
