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Kate Trufitt’s six month journey at the helm of Potatoes NZ

Febrero 05, 2024

Kate Trufitt’s six month journey at the helm of Potatoes New Zealand

Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm.

Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in NZ’s Potato Industry

Octubre 20, 2023

Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in New Zealand’s Potato Industry

The New Zealand Seed Potato Certification Scheme was established in 1948 and has been running continuously since then.

Kiwi chips manufacturer Bluebird bags USD 66m for expansion

Mayo 09, 2023

New Zealand potato chips manufacturer Bluebird bags USD 66m for expansion

New Zealand potato chips manufacturer Bluebird says its parent company PepsiCo has invested over USD 66 million into the development of its Auckland factory, with a USD 26m-plus vending machine packing machine under construction.

Big savings in reducing insecticide use.

Mayo 04, 2023

Potatoes New Zealand meeting on the benefits of IPM: Big savings by reducing insecticide use.

By adopting integrated pest management (IPM) practices growers are not on their own, Australian entomologist, Dr Paul Horne, told Pukekohe potato growers at a Potatoes New Zealand research update breakfast meeting in late March.

Febrero 13, 2023

Chris Claridge resigns as CEO of Potatoes New Zealand

Potatoes New Zealand has announced the resignation of its chief executive, Chris Claridge. He has been in the role for a total of seven years, since 2015.

McCain sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant

Diciembre 02, 2022

Potato processor McCain Foods sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant (New Zealand)

Timaru’s McCain vegetable processing factory in New Zealand is now producing french fries using a boiler system powered by woodchips instead of coal, seeking to minimise waste by 20 per cent.

PNZ Frozen Potatoes Trade Report No.3 Sept. 2022

Septiembre 30, 2022

Potatoes New Zealand: Frozen Potatoes Trade Report September 2022

Exports of frozen fries from Belgium and the Netherlands to New Zealand have more than doubled in the quarter ending July 2022. These exports will be arriving presently, given shipping lead-times.

McCain Foods (NZ) - Timaru is switching from coal to wood chips for its frozen french fries

Junio 14, 2022

McCain Foods (NZ) - Timaru is switching from coal to wood chips for its french fries

A NZD 5.6 million (about USD 3.5 million) project to eliminate CO2 emissions and reduce demand for heating fuel at McCain’s Timaru factory will soon use woodchips to make their frozen french fries.

Abril 13, 2022

¿La patata más grande del mundo? ¡No, no es una patata!

¿Cuándo una patata no es una patata? Cuando es un tubérculo de una calabaza, según Guinness World Records. Una pareja de Nueva Zelanda que creía haber desenterrado la patata más grande del mundo en el jardín de su pequeña granja cerca de Hamilton

Enero 26, 2022

La patata más grande del mundo es tan grande que no está claro que sea una patata

Según CNN Travel, Colin y Donna Craig-Brown encontraron la papa cuestionablemente grande creciendo en su jardín en noviembre de 2021. Incluso llamaron a la papa Dug y enviaron su hallazgo sorprendentemente grande a Guinness World Records (a través de Food & Wine).

La patata de Donna y Colin Craig-Brown sobre un camión de juguete.

Noviembre 08, 2021

Esta patata de 7,9 kilos podría ser la más grande del mundo

Una pareja neozelandesa llamados Donna y Colin Craig-Brownla encontró por sorpresa enterrada en su patio trasero y terminaron bautizándola como Doug.

Abril 30, 2021

Wyma: Moving from reactive to preventative maintenance

Investing in pack-house equipment usually means a notable cash outlay for any grower, packer, or processor. Making the effort to look after your equipment with regular care and maintenance will extend the life of your investment, saving you time and money.

MBIE’s interim report on European Import Threat

Abril 25, 2021

Level of dumping of frozen processed potato in New Zealand no threat to local industry, government report says

In New Zealand, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released its Interim Report (Essential Facts and Conclusions) on the investigation into European dumping of frozen processed potato into the NZ market.

Marzo 14, 2021

Pukekawa (NZ) trials to control the Potato Tuber Moth

Two trials in Pukekawa, New Zealand, are showing some early promise for potato growers when it comes to greater control of the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (PTM).

TOMRA Food sets new standards in grading accuracy with SmartGrade software on its Spectrim advanced industrial imaging platform

Marzo 02, 2021

TOMRA Food sets new standards in grading accuracy with SmartGrade software on its Spectrim platform

TOMRA Food introduces SmartGrade on its Spectrim platform. The new system puts the packhouse in control of grading with such accuracy that it is able to pack fruit to maximize sales by matching the specific requirements of the individual customers.

Febrero 10, 2021

TOMRA Food launches Packhouse Academy, a comprehensive online learning resource

TOMRA Food has launched the most comprehensive online learning resource for packhouse professionals in the fresh produce industry. Packhouse Academy, powered by TOMRA Academy, offers a wide range of videos, webinars, and training modules.

Diciembre 14, 2020

How to choose the right packaging equipment for your processing line

With so many weighing and packaging options available, it can be difficult to narrow down the right fit for your processing line. To help find the right equipment for your line, Manter has put together this short guide to help begin the selection process.

Octubre 12, 2020

TOMRA Food, Lanza la Plataforma de Clasificación más Avanzada del Sector: la TOMRA 5S Advanced

Compac, empresa integrante de la familia TOMRA Food, lanza la plataforma de clasificación más avanzada del sector: la TOMRA 5S Advanced. Su desarrollo se ha realizado tomando como base el funcionamiento líder de la clasificadora multilínea de Compac.

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