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Yearly Archives: 2010

Interview with Dick Okray

October 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

When I asked Dick Okray about his awards and honors in the potato industry, his response was, “I am honored to know so many great people in the best industry in the world!” Classic Dick Okray. The epitome of a “people person,” Dick is not…

In the October 2010 Badger Common’Tater

October 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

New Packaging Innovations from Bushmans’, Inc. Bushmans’, Inc. is a leader in packaging innovations. Badger Common’Tater regularly features the latest in packaging, including interviews with industry insiders. To see what innovators like Mike Carter, CEO of Bushmans’, Inc., have in store, subscribe now. Spud Bowl…

Interview with Jay Arend

September 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

“Eating habits have changed tremendously,” says Jay Arend, CEO of Intevation Food Group, LLC.  “In recent years, people are snacking all day long. And almost all food products are now geared toward convenience.” Intevation Food Group, LLC is a newly opened potato processing company located in…

In the September 2010 Badger Common’Tater

September 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

Here’s a taste of the September 2010 Badger Common’Tater. Like what you see? Then subscribe to the Badger Common’Tater for just $18.00 for one year, or $30.00 for two years.  Spud Success at the Wisconsin State Fair.   The Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary pulled off…

September 2010 What’s Cookin

September 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

Download the September 2010 What’s Cookin to enjoy Potatoes and Roasted Red Peppers Salad or Potatoes with Green Chile-Cilantro Salsa recipes.

August 2010 What’s Cookin

August 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

Our August 2010 What’s Cookin has recipes for Easy Beef Stew and Deluxe Potato Chicken Casserole.

Interview with Dan Heider

August 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

When it comes to killing weeds and killing potato vines, members of the Wisconsin potato and vegetable growing industry are fortunate to have the services of Dan Heider at their disposal. In fact, Heider has been multi-tasking for quite a few years now. Since 1996,…

July 2010 What’s Cookin

July 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

Try Quick and Healthy Potato Salad or Greek Potato Salad with Dried Tomatoes. Download the July 2010 What’s Cookin.

Interview with Dr. Larry Hood

July 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

Ensuring the safety of our products and maintaining the confidence of consumers is the single most important goal of the food and beverage industry.” So says Jim McCarthy, President and CEO of the Snack Food Association. And the U.S. government agrees. Under current consideration by…

June 2010 What’s Cookin

June 1st, 2010 | Filed under:

Try Potato Salad — Summer Style, highlighted in ourJune 2010 What’s Cookin.

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