
The 11th World Potato Congress, Dublin, Ireland Industry Award Winners
Junio 07, 2022
The World Potato Congress Industry Awards were presented during the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland. Awards were presented to Dr. John J. Burke, Paul C. Struik, Antoon Wallays and Richard W. Okray

WPC: Teagasc discussed breeding new potato varieties
Junio 06, 2022
Teagasc used its presence at this week’s World Potato Congress (WPC) to network with comparable organisations, in particular those undertaking similar projects regarding breeding new potato varieties.

Growing sweet potatoes in the Netherlands? Yields must improve to make it profitable
Junio 05, 2022
Five years ago, Mts. Koenraadt-Heerink started growing sweet potatoes on a trial basis in the Netherlands. Over the years, the acreage has grown from less than one to 20.5 hectares. Still, yoelds must improve to make it profitable.

Fabcon shows snack processing machinery at Inter Foodtech and Snack Baketec in Mumbai
Junio 05, 2022
Fabcon India is specialized in the design and supply of Customized Snack Food Processing Solutions. Visit Fabcon at booth F-02 at Inter Foodtech and Baketec, held from June 9-11in Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai

Danish Potato Farmers Tour Angus
Junio 05, 2022
Members of a Danish farmers co-operative experienced a packed 3-day tour of the Angus potato industry recently.

Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk
Junio 04, 2022
Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.

El índice de precios de los alimentos de la FAO cae por segundo mes consecutivo en mayo
Junio 03, 2022
El índice de precios de los alimentos de la FAO se situó en mayo de 2022 en un promedio de 157,4 puntos, es decir, 0,9 puntos (un 0,6 %) menos que en abril, lo que representa la segunda disminución mensual consecutiva.

FPS Food Process Solutions receives CAD 2M support for the commercialization of its Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™
Junio 03, 2022
FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS"), will receive USD 2M in funding to further expand commercialization of the Spiral Immersion System (SIS)TM, a revolutionary technology in the food processing industry.

Presence of Elea at Snackex 2022 highlights the opportunities of PEF for snacks
Junio 03, 2022
Elea's presence at Snackex 2022 highlights the opportunities of PEF for snacks. At booth No. 510, samples of products made with PEF will be available for tasting and you can see the PEFPilot Dual.

How the humble potato is already helping end world hunger
Junio 02, 2022
Consumed by more than a billion people worldwide, including many of the world’s poorest, potato has long been one of the most important crops to avert hunger.

Potato planting nearing completion in Manitoba
Junio 02, 2022
Manitoba's potato farmers are getting close to wrapping up planting. Vikram Bisht, Industry Development Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, estimates seeding progress at about 80 to 85 percent complete.

Potato Chips Manufacturer B.E.P.P CO signs a memorandum with International Trade Center, UNAIM and NRC
Junio 02, 2022
The Director of the International Trade Center (ITC), Mr. Eric Bochot, Representatives of the International Trade Center, accompanied by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAIM) and NRC visits the Beirut-Erbil company for signing a memorandum of joint cooperation for improving agricultural and trade status in Iraq.