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Potatoes New Zealand represents the interests of New Zealand's seed, table, and process potato growers.

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New Zealand runs three months of trials with Pulsed Electric Field Technology (PEF) at McCain Foods
June 28, 2018

New Zealand runs three months of trials with Pulsed Electric Field Technology (PEF) at McCain Foods

In New Zealand, a three month test of a new Pulsed Electric Field Technology (PEF) unit from Elea, from Germany, started at McCain Foods Timaru and involves industrial-scale food processing of french fries.
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Do some potato-growing soils suppress powdery scab?
June 11, 2018

Do some potato-growing soils suppress powdery scab?

A research project in New Zealand is determining if different field soils affect development of powdery scab on potatoes, and whether soil physical, chemical and/or biological characteristics influence this important potato disease.
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New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade
October 29, 2017

New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade

The price of potatoes in New Zealand has almost doubled in the last 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand.
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Simplot wants to sell food products from GM Potatoes in Australia and New Zealand
July 06, 2017

Simplot wants to sell food products from GM Potatoes in Australia and New Zealand

JR Simplot has applied at FSANZ for approval to export genetically modified potato products into Australia and New Zealand. Unclear is what type of products this is about, but unprocessed potatoes can not be imported.
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