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Octubre 21, 2013
ARS potato breeders worked during US government shutdown to save clones.
Scientists with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service potato genetics program in Aberdeen, Idaho, were granted special permission to return to work during the US government shutdown, potentially preventing the loss of unique breeding material.
Octubre 21, 2013
Higher volume foods may offer potential strategy to avoid overeating
Two new studies presented by ConAgra Foods at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' 2013 Food &Nutrition Conference &Expo™ show that choosing foods with more volume, like egg whites and popcorn, can be an effective strategy to avoid excess ca... Contenido Patrocinado
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Octubre 19, 2013
More than a quarter of Americans eat gluten-free foods to help them lose weight
Recent research from Mintel in the United States revealed that 65% of consumers who eat or used to eat gluten-free foods do so because they think they are healthier, and 27% eat them because they feel they aid in their weight loss efforts.
Octubre 18, 2013
Red River Valley potato harvest running late in 2013
A delayed Red River Valley red potato crop was very late in revealing itself. But by Oct. 3, about 50 percent of the shipping district’s crop had been harvested, according to Ted Kreis, marketing director of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association.
Octubre 17, 2013
Alsum Farms & Produce to complete specialty potato packaging facility in early November
Alsum Farms &Produce Inc., a grower-packer-shipper of potatoes, a repacker of onions and a wholesale distributor offruits and vegetables, based in Wisconsin, is nearing completion of its 15,000-square-foot specialty potato packaging facility.
Octubre 09, 2013
Burger King's Satisfries boosts brand among health-focused consumers
Burger King’s latest efforts to improve its perception among health-focused consumers has been successful so far and could have more staying power than similar efforts from McDonald’s, according to industry watchers.
Octubre 08, 2013
Tortatos: a new half corn, half potato chip from tortilla chip maker RW Garcia
Inspired by a young member of the Garcia family, RW Garcia, the Northern California-based family-owned-and-operated leading maker of artisan and all-natural corn-based snacks, has introduced an entirely new kind of chip: Tortatos.
Octubre 08, 2013
Black Gold Farms Fresh Potatoes with seasoning nominated for PMA award
Black Gold Farms recently introduced fresh potatoes with a seasoning packet included. After positive response from retailers and consumers, Industry recognizes Black Gold Farms with a nomination for the PMA’s Annual Marketing Impact Award.
Octubre 06, 2013
McCain Foods launches WISE FRIES, low fat battered fries.
McCain Foods USA announced the launch of WISE FRIES™ with the new proprietary WISE FRIES™ batter recipe that keeps just enough oil on the outside for great taste and crispness while maintaining the great potato flavor inside.
Octubre 05, 2013
Potato harvest in full swing in Maine's Aroostook County
It’s potato harvest time in northern Maine and thanks to one of the longest stretches of nice weather since midsummer, farmers from one end of Aroostook County to the other are looking to get as much of their crop in as they can while the the sun shines.