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New Varieties and Market Dynamics Shaping the Season North Carolina, USA – As North Carolina experiences hot and dry weather, sweet potato growers are navigating a season marked by both favorable conditions ...

Prepare for a potato extravaganza at the upcoming North Carolina Potato Festival, where a whopping 2,000 lbs. of French fries will be available for eager attendees!Returning to Elizabeth City this weekend, the ...

The North Carolina sweet potato industry is encountering a decrease in overall supply compared to previous years, signaling potential price hikes for consumers. Thomas Joyner, president of Nash Produce, attributes this decline ...

The North Carolina sweet potato industry is gearing up for potential price strengthening as supply constraints and evolving market dynamics shape the trajectory of pricing trends. Thomas Joyner, president of Nash Produce, ...

Utz Quality Foods, a subsidiary of Hanover-based Utz Brands, recently acquired a 125,000-square-foot snack food manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, N.C., for roughly USD38.4m from Evans Food Group Ltd. d/b/a Benestar Brands, ...

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ), a leading US manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC has purchased a brand new, recently completed snack food manufacturing facility ...

Hurricane Florence, is heading for North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year. North Carolina sweet potato growers are scrambling to harvest as much of ...

Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration, LLC held its opening on September 30th, manufacturing facility in Pitt County, North Carolina.  The company will dehydrate sweet potatoes to be used in various pet food products for the ...

The 1840s Irish potato famine stands as a stark reminder of the devastating impact plant diseases can have on food security. The blight that ravaged Ireland’s potato crops, caused by the pathogen ...

Markon First Crop (MFC) has issued a crucial update for potato growers and suppliers, detailing the availability and quality of potatoes for the summer of 2024. Notably, Idaho Norkotah stocks are expected ...

The article examines the current state and challenges of the potato industry, focusing on the supply and pricing disparities between Russet and colored potatoes, evolving marketing strategies, and the need for specialization ...

Discover how the appointment of Matt Zapczynski as the new Retail Promotions Director for the Northeast/Midwest region signals IPC's commitment to fostering robust retail partnerships and driving growth through strategic engagement initiatives.

In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed the appointment of 32 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors. The appointees, comprising 30 producer members and two importers, will ...

Earlier in April, the area in the United States in moderate drought or worse fell below 50 percent for the first time since June 19, 2012, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. ...

#PotatoBreeding #ClimateResilience #DNAScience #AgriculturalInnovation #MainePotatoes #SustainableFarming In the heart of Maine's changing climate, the University of Maine's potato breeding program, now spearheaded by Mario Andrade, is embracing DNA science to ensure the ...

#agriculture #potatoindustry #flavoredpotatochips #foodmanufacturers #innovation #collaboration Have you heard about the latest trend in agriculture? Three new flavored potato chips inspired by popular U.S. made sandwiches have been introduced in the market. ...

High-density crop planting is a proven approach for suppressing patches of weeds that escape other controls. Unfortunately, though, the cost of seed keeps many growers from considering this dense planting strategy. Researchers ...

Potatoes are the most widely grown and consumed vegetable in the United States. Potatoes’ popularity is a result of their versatility and affordability, as well as being a tasty and nutrient-dense food ...

Oregon State University has been awarded a $50 million grant from the USDA to work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health and reduce the ...

Oregon State University has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health ...

New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of ...

Snack company Hen of the Woods is pleased to announce a package redesign for their ever-popular line of kettle cooked potato chips. Enlisting the talent of long-time branding collaborators and fellow Cincinnatians ...

ARS scientists released two new varieties of potatoes – ‘Clearwater Russet’ and ‘Blazer Russet’ – that will be used by McDonald’s for French fries. The company has a high criterion for its spuds, ...

Instead of spending hours trudging through wheat, barley and potato fields hoping he gets a good idea of what overall field health looks like, drone eye takes a bird’s eye view, saving ...