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March 08, 2015
Phil Lempert on Target's Focus on Organic
Supermarketguru Phil Lempert on Target's focus on Organic.
March 04, 2015
Snyders-Lance highlights its expanding portfolio of gluten-free snacks
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), maker of innovative, premium and 'better for you' snacks, is adding more gluten-free products to its growing product lineup.
March 02, 2015
Research: Chocolate, Pizza and French Fries among most addictive Foods
A new University of Michigan study confirms what has long been suspected: highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries are among the most addictive.
February 26, 2015
Are we eating healthier now than 20 years ago?
A study published in The Lancet Global Health shows that in an analysis of worldwide dietary patterns, overall diet quality worsened across the globe even as consumption of healthier foods increased in many countries.
February 20, 2015
US: 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submits report
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submitted its recommendations to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in order to inform the 2015 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
February 06, 2015
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. introduces Clearview Foods Division
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announces Clearview Foods, a new snack food division with a focus on developing innovative and better-for-you snacking options. Sponsored Content
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February 03, 2015
National Potato Council applauds new IOM recommendation on white potatoes
Today, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report recommending fresh white potatoes to be an eligible vegetable for purchase using the WIC Cash Value Voucher. This is a reversal compared to previous IOM recommendations
January 25, 2015
Confirmed: French Fried Potatoes NOT a Source of Trans Fat
New Research Confirms French Fried Potatoes Are Not a Source of Trans Fat
January 23, 2015
Past Presidents National Potato Council Honored for WIC Accomplishment
At the National Potato Council (NPC) Annual Meeting on January 9, 2015, in Orlando, Florida, seven NPCpast presidents were invited to come on stage.
January 16, 2015
US Potato Industry challenged to put 3000 potato-friendly salad-bars in schools
United States Potato Board President & CEO Blair Richardson surprised attendees at the POTATO EXPO 2015 with an industry challenge to install 3,000 potato-friendly salad bars in school lunch programs across the United States.
December 11, 2014
EEUU: Consideran subsidiar papas para madres pobres
Si es aprobado por el por el Congreso, las mujeres de bajos ingresos en Estados Unidos podrán por primera vez pagar por papas con vales subsidiados por el gobierno emitidos por el programa de nutrición infantil Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC).
December 10, 2014
US Potato growers score with spending bill provision
Count the potato among the special interests rewarded in the massive spending deal Congress unveiled this week. Sponsored Content 
November 11, 2014
Potato Chips To Health Food: Inventure And The Future Of Snacktime
The world of snack foods is a Manichean struggle for the soul of your stomach. Do you reach for the tasty, high-calorie, additives-rich mozzarella sticks–or less processed, lower-calorie fruits and veggies?
November 09, 2014
USDA approves Simplot's Innate GM potatoes
A potato genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in French fries and potato chips has been approved for commercial planting, the Department of Agriculture announced on Friday.
October 23, 2014
APRE creates President's Circle to strengthen Potato Industry Collaboration on Science Agenda
Maureen Storey, PhD, president and CEO of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) today announced the formation of the APRE President’s Circle, a new membership category designed to strengthen industry value chain collaboration
October 23, 2014
Worker loses four fingers in workplace accident
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Division is investigating how an employee at Oregon Potato Co. in Boardman severed four fingers on her right hand in a workplace accident
October 11, 2014
APRE Research Highlights Potato as Important Source of Dietary Fiber
By contributing approximately 7% of dietary fiber to the U.S. food supply, new research from APRE found that white potatoes are an importance source of this nutrient for Americans.
October 09, 2014
Walmart’s steps up commitment to a sustainable food system
In front of hundreds of associates, suppliers and nonprofit organizations at its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting, Walmart announced its commitment to create a more sustainable food system.