processing and packaging
Right conveyor belt can be key in potato storing process
It’s no secret that potatoes are a fickle crop. Temperature and weather sensitivity, combined with a short harvest and storage window, makes a smoot... READ MORE »
Idaho Steel’s potato former part of ‘Coolest Thing Made in Idaho’ campaign
Idaho Steel's Nex-Gem3 Rotary Former is part of the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance's (IMA) Coolest Thing Made in Idaho campaign. In celebration of Na... READ MORE »
Plans for Pocatello potato processing facility back on
Plans to complete a 280,000-square foot refrigerated warehouse that will house a potato processing facility in Pocatello, Idaho, are back on. Accor... READ MORE »
Tong Engineering adding new models to MonstaFill post-harvest box filler
Since launching 2019, the MonstaFill box filler from Tong Engineering has proved invaluable in transforming post-harvest box filling for growers world... READ MORE »
USDA applauds strengthening of ‘Made in USA’ labeling
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) vote to strengthen its enforcement... READ MORE »
Chip makers Better Made, Uglies finding ways to cut down on food waste
As sustainability continues to grab a larger share of public attention, food producers are meeting the challenge by coming up with new ways to get mor... READ MORE »
The Paper People paper packaging company receives recyclable recognition
The Paper People has received a "certified recyclable" certificate from Western Michigan University, the company announced through a June 21 press rel... READ MORE »
Advancing PEF technology to the potato chip industry
Advances in Pulse Electric Field (PEF) technology in the food processing arena represent both cost savings and increasing measures of sustainability i... READ MORE »
Terra Chips announces new flavors of potato chips
Terra Chips, known for exotic multi-colored produce chips, has announced three new flavors — sour cream and onion, sea salt and vinegar and “Screa... READ MORE »
Lamb Weston to use potato, corn starch in packaging
Driving toward a goal of using more sustainable materials in packaging, two Lamb Weston Alexia brand products will use corn and potato starch in their... READ MORE »
