In studies performed by Yield10 in greenhouse or field tests, these traits have shown a range of promising activities such as good agronomic performance, increased photosynthesis, increased seed yield and/or increased biomass production.
October 23, 2019
J. R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, signed a research agreement with Yield10 Bioscience, Inc., Woburn, Mass., to evaluate three novel yield traits in potato.
This program will collaborate with universities, technology companies and other agri-centric companies on dedicated commercial farms that will pilot regenerative potato farming practices and emerging agriculture technologies.
September 30, 2019
McCain Foods, Canada, announced the new Farms of the Future initiative to advance sustainable farming practices by demonstrating scalability and economic viability.
North America is also expected to emerge as the second most lucrative market in the global frozen potato market.
September 16, 2019
The global frozen potato market is expected to register 4% CAGR during the forecast period 2017-2022, according to the latest report by Fact.MR, Rockville, Md.
Rite Stuff Foods processes the original Idaho potatoes to baked, filled potatoes, filled potato skins, potato wedges and potato pancakes, rollers and hearts for retailer, foodservice and restaurants.
September 12, 2019
Frostkrone Group, Germany, acquired Rite Stuff Foods Inc., a Jerome, Idaho-based manufacturer of frozen potato snacks.