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Mayo 13, 2020

McCain confirms Carberry layoffs

McCain Foods confirmed that layoffs have occurred at its Carberry potato processing plant in an email sent by the company to the Sun on Wednesday.

Mayo 13, 2020

Potato Industry Welcomes USD 50 Million USDA Purchase for Potatoes

The National Potato Council has welcomed USDA’s announcement of a $50 million surplus potato purchase to support the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A packaging machinery company has reported its best-ever first quarter.

Mayo 13, 2020

Best Ever First Quarter for GIC

GIC, which designs and manufactures vertical form fill and seal machines, has seen orders more than double year on year.

Mayo 13, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Halts Global Trade of Potatoes and Cereals Creating a Food Security Challenge

COVID-19 has shaken the whole world-impacting society and the global economy similar to the effect of a world war.

Mayo 13, 2020

In April the FAO Food Price Index fell for the third consecutive month

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 165.5 points in April 2020, down 5.7 points (3.4 percent) from March and the lowest since January 2019.

Mayo 13, 2020

PepsiCo Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Offerings to Deliver Food & Beverage Products and Meet Increased Demand Amid Pandemic

As consumers increasingly turn online for their food and beverage needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, PepsiCo, Inc. announced the launch of PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment of PepsiCo's brands.

Mayo 12, 2020

In french fry heartland, spring turns bitter as coronavirus cuts into global demand

This year, this is a season when dreams die. Due to an epic potato glut that imploded his market, he has decided to do what was once unthinkable — destroy part of his crop rather than sink more dollars into cultivation.

Mayo 11, 2020

NEPG estima en un 5% la reducción de la superficie de patata en los países que la componen

La fuerte bajada de la demanda de producto en los restaurantes, bares y hoteles que habrían caído en un 50/60% y el descenso de la demanda de la exportación está provocando que la industria mundial de procesamiento de patata ha reducido su capacidad y necesidad de materia prima. Probablemente no se procesen más de 2 millones de toneladas solo en los países productores de patata que agrupa NEPG en el continente: Francia, Bélgica, Alemania y Holanda.

Mayo 01, 2020

P.E.I. announces CAD 4.7M to tackle potato surplus related to COVID-19 market conditions

'This will help to ensure no product is lost so that farmers are in a good position for the 2020 growing season'

Abril 28, 2020

Los productores belgas piden a la población que coma más patatas fritas para no tirarlas

Un llamamiento desesperado sobrevuela el confinamiento belga. No es el de las autoridades pidiendo a la población que use mascarillas o se quede en casa.

Abril 28, 2020

Grand Forks Simplot plant to close for two weeks

The J.R. Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks has closed for two weeks, beginning on Thursday, April 23.

Abril 28, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic could force down Idaho potato acres

Total acres of Idaho’s iconic potato crop could decrease significantly this year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Although there was a rush on potatoes at grocery stores early on.

Abril 28, 2020

Plummeting french fry sales has potato growers re-evaluating

Restaurant closures have slashed demand although ‘chip sales have been great,’. French fry sales are down across North America as tens of thousands of restaurants have closed during COVID-19, which means the potato industry has to adapt quickly.

Abril 27, 2020

Black Gold Farms starts Texas potato harvest soon

Black Gold Farms, Grand Forks, N.D., will start the harvest of red potatoes in Texas soon. The company will be harvesting the potatoes for about a month, starting in early May in Pearsall, Texas, according to a news release.

Abril 27, 2020

La patata extra temprana de Málaga mantiene sus precios a pesar del cierre de la restauración y la hostelería

La recolección en la Axarquía, que es la primera comarca en iniciar la cosecha, se desarrolla con normalidad y sin falta de mano de obra.

Abril 27, 2020

Así le planta cara la patata al COVID-19

Los productores de A Limia han colocado ya un millón de kilos en la plataforma de Mercaproximidade.

Abril 22, 2020

Michael Family Farms launches new website to help educate consumers on products

Studies show that 70-80% of people research a company online before making a purchase. Shoppers search to find information about their potential food purchases in addition to the companies that produce it and what they stand for.

Abril 21, 2020

Patatas Hijolusa: Ejemplo de Gestión ante la crisis del Covid-19

La pandemia mundial por el coronavirus multiplica la importancia del sector primario, las rutas de abastecimiento, el desarrollo y la reserva estratégica. La firma leonesa Patatas Hijolusa es uno de los ejemplos de gestión ante la crisis.

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McCain confirms Carberry layoffs

Potato Industry Welcomes USD 50 Million USDA Purchase for Potatoes

Best Ever First Quarter for GIC

COVID-19 Pandemic Halts Global Trade of Potatoes and Cereals Creating a Food Security Challenge

In April the FAO Food Price Index fell for the third consecutive month

PepsiCo Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Offerings to Deliver Food & Beverage Products and Meet Increased Demand Amid Pandemic

In french fry heartland, spring turns bitter as coronavirus cuts into global demand

NEPG estima en un 5% la reducción de la superficie de patata en los países que la componen

P.E.I. announces CAD 4.7M to tackle potato surplus related to COVID-19 market conditions

Los productores belgas piden a la población que coma más patatas fritas para no tirarlas

Grand Forks Simplot plant to close for two weeks

COVID-19 pandemic could force down Idaho potato acres

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