processing and packaging
Side Delights implementing recyclable packaging solution
Fresh Solutions Network brand Side Delights is implementing a new recyclable packaging solution for both conventional and organic potato bags. BioF... READ MORE »
New Idaho Steel Products former aims to offer compact flexibility
A new machine from Idaho Steel Products aims to provide a compact, flexible food processing solution that will help potato producers experiment with c... READ MORE »
Lamb Weston investing $415M in new french fry line at Idaho facility
Lamb Weston Holdings is investing $415 million to construct a new french fry processing line at its facility in American Falls, Idaho. The new line... READ MORE »
Acquisition joins pair of processing equipment providers
Two potato processing equipment providers have joined forces. Global freezing and cooling equipment company FPS Food Process Solutions has acquired Or... READ MORE »
New Netherlands regulation raising global concerns
A new environmental directive in the Netherlands has some Dutch potato farmers worried about potential effects on harvest timing and crop quality. ... READ MORE »
Research uncovers tools to decrease acrylamides in deep-fried potatoes
New research has uncovered tools for stopping the formation of acrylamides when deep-frying potatoes to make crisps. The research, conducted by Nor... READ MORE »
USDA annual survey seeks info from potato processors
Potato producers and agribusinesses are encouraged to respond to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service annual potato processing survey... READ MORE »
Ishida marks milestone with release of advanced multihead weigher
Ishida, a supplier of food weighing and packaging machines and equipment based in Kyoto, Japan, is marking a milestone with the release of a new produ... READ MORE »
McCain Foods investing $600M in Alberta processing facility
McCain Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato specialties, is doubling the size of its processing plant and output in Coaldale, A... READ MORE »
Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo offers session on RPA
The Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo in Portland, Oregon will run April 4-6, and will feature a session on Robotic Process Automation (RPA)... READ MORE »
