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SNAXPO Rescheduled for March 28-30, 2021, Charlotte, NC
PotatoPro News Apr 3, 2020 | 00:00 amSnack Industry's Full Equipment Supply Chain Trade Show Remains in Charlotte, Rescheduled for 2021; New 'SNX' Education and Collaboration Forum Rescheduled to March 2022.
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State of Snacking 2020: How America Snacks During and Despite COVID-19
PotatoPro News Apr 3, 2020 | 00:00 amThe last few years have proven that snacking in the U.S. has become a lifestyle, with consumers snacking across the day. At the same time, COVID-19 is having an immediate impact on consumers’ food...
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FAO Food Price Index fell further in March
PotatoPro News Apr 2, 2020 | 00:00 amThe FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 172.2 points in March 2020, down 7.8 points (4.3 percent) from February, though still 4.6 points (2.7 percent) higher than in March 2019.
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Potatoes USA Elects 2020-2021 Leadership
PotatoPro News Apr 1, 2020 | 00:00 amPotatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the U.S. potato industry, elected its new leadership during its 48th Annual Meeting on March 11. The newly elected Chairman and Executive Committee...
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As COVID-19 decimates job numbers, NZ potato industry can't hire fast enough
PotatoPro News Apr 1, 2020 | 00:00 amFarmers are among New Zealand's essential workers, so farms and fields are remaining busy keeping food on Kiwis' plates. And despite panic-buying, there is no shortage. New Zealand could survive on...
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