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Potato Processing Industry in Belgium continues its growth
The Belgian potato processing industry has seen a spectacular growth during the last decades. The companies active in this sector have grown from 500.000 tons of processed potatoes in 1990 to 3,65 million tons of raw material in 2012.»
Belgium
May 08, 2013
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Belgapom
PCA expects considerable increase in 2013 Potato Acreage in Belgium
Based on a survey among 123 of its members, the Belgian organisation PCA expects an 8% increase in the potato acreage in Flanders for the main crop, as well as an increase in the acreage of early potatoes of 7.5%. Potato farmers were expressing their plans, so not all planned acreage may be realized.»
Belgium
April 16, 2013
NASS Potato Stocks reports: NPC looking for ways to continue reports hit by sequestration
The National Potato Council is investigating options to restore USDA potato stocks estimates cut due to budget sequestration, including industry funding to cover the work or identifying offsetting cuts to less important potato reports.»
United States
March 20, 2013
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National Potato Council (NPC)
Britain takes the lead as number one EU exporter of seed potatoes to Egypt
British seed potatoes are grown in over 50 countries worldwide, with Egypt a long-time major export destination, accounting for around 40% of total seed exported. Even though GB seed export tonnage is still being calculated for the 2012/2013 season, official export statistics confirm that GB is now the EU’s leading source of seed potatoes to Egypt. »
United Kingdom
February 07, 2013
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Potato Council
GB Potato supply 2012: updated provisional estimate
Due to the importance of business information in an exceptional season AHDB/PCL has updated its estimates following the receipt of further Grower Panel yield forms, updated lifting data and additional intelligence.»
United Kingdom
December 19, 2012
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Potato Council
US Potato Processors used less potatoes than last year
United States Potato Processors used less potatoes so far this season, compared to the same period last year. The amount of potatoes in stock at December 1, 2012, was up 11 percent compared with last year.»
United States
December 19, 2012
NEPG: North European potato harvest possibly 17% less
NEPG: Early indications suggest that the North European harvest will be 17% less than last season with some thousands of hectare still to be harvested.»
European Union
November 28, 2012
USDA Report Potatoes 2011 Summary published
Last week the USDA published the final overview and latest revision of potato harvest 2011, Potatoes 2011 Summary.»
United States
September 27, 2012