Potato News from the Americas

Last month, Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has held an Investor Day at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. Campbell’s management team reviewed progress and outlined plans. To highlight the new direction, the company intends to change its name to 'The Campbell's Company'

When Juan Martinez was in high school, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do in life, but he knew he liked working with his dad on their farm.

Newterra has announced its contribution to a groundbreaking wastewater reuse system as part of a major expansion of a leading Canadian potato processing facility.

Under the leadership of the president, Bolivia inaugurated the countries first potato processing, collection, and storage plant near la Paz.

This year, RPE is set to wow attendees with an extraordinary culinary experience prepared by Certified Research Chef Chris McAdams, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and quality in the fresh produce industry.

Lamb Weston acquired the remaining shares (10%) of its operations in Argentina, Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A., which until now were held by Alimentos Modernos S.A.

Los precios tienen fluctuaciones en los distintos mercados pero manteniéndose por debajo del 10% en su variación.

Para evitar riesgos fitosanitarios, la confederación de productores ha solicitado formalmente al gobierno controlar la mercadería proveniente de fuera.

In the wake of Lamb Weston’s decision to close its potato processing plant in Connell, McCain Foods is offering career opportunities at its Othello facility to the affected workers.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a world leader in baked snack production systems, has introduced a new 90-degree Laminator for improved cracker production. This innovative design offers a smaller footprint, greater flexibility, and easier sanitation and maintenance. 

Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has cut the ribbon on a USD 65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert for the production of frozen, fully baked Idaho Potatoes (OH!Tatoes).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025. In addition a restructuring plan was announced that includes a.o. the closing of the Connell facility.

La asociación de productores acordó con el gobierno un apoyo integral al sector productivo para revalorizar la cadena de suministro.

En el valle del Carchi los problemas climatológicos son variados pero al menos los precios por saco de papa sube en consecuencia.

Con la participación del ministro de Agricultura, 25 toneladas de semilla fueron entregadas a un grupo de agricultores en el marco de un plan de apoyo liderado por el INIA.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced the appointment of Norman Prestage to its Board of Directors.

Utz®, a leading salty snack brand in the United States, has launched a new advertising campaign that puts the spotlight on its signature crunch and flavors.