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Febrero 09, 2010
Frost damages potato crops in Cyprus
Seventy per cent of potato crops suffered extensive damage in the Famagusta district, farmers complained yesterday. Akel deputy Yiannakis Gabriel told reporters the damage caused to crops due to the past three nights’ freezing temperatures had brought...From the archive

Junio 17, 2009
Sormac MS-Combi Peeler for Coopérative de Noirmoutier in France
Knife peeling gives a very attractive peeling result compared to roller peelers. The potatoes have a hand peeled appearance and, moreover, their smooth exterior keeps them in good, fresh condition for longer. However, for a good peeling result, prepeel...From the archive

Mayo 28, 2009
Create your own 'Bonnotte' and charge the Potato Price you want
In France, on the Island of Noirmoutier, they figured it out: they created a niche market for a specifically grown premier potato so exclusive that the potato ended up on this obscure list of the most expensive foods in the world: Voila, La Bonnotte.From the archive
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Febrero 20, 2009
Northern Star Co. Initiates Recall of Retail Potato Products; No Foodservice Potato Products affected
Northern Star Co. today initiated a voluntary product recall of certain retail cut-and-bagged potato products. The recall is being initiated due to laboratory testing that showed a package of Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns to contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.From the archive

Noviembre 12, 2008
Fresh Solution Farms opens state-of-the-art Potato Washing and Sorting Operation
Fresh Solution Farms opened its 144,000 square foot facility in Mottville Township today. Backed by a Michigan Economic Development Corp. grant and six grower-owners, the new company produces top-quality, table-stock potatoes grown in Michigan and the ...From the archive

Junio 26, 2008
Omega-3 ALA - overlooked and misunderstood?
With marine omega-3 EPA and DHA often stealing the spotlight, ALA from plants - such as flaxseed and canola - has been somewhat ignored, but a new review reinforces ALA's unique and valuable benefits. The health benefits associated with alpha-linolenic...From the archive

Marzo 24, 2008
A new blight-resistant potato variety has been named after Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
A new blight-resistant potato variety that has a high solid content, plus an expected high return on investment (ROI), has been named after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The potato variety – whose original planting material was sourced from the C...From the archive

Febrero 18, 2008
Nederlandse aardappelmarkt flauw
De Nederlandse aardappelmarkt is flauw. 'Het loop wel, maar we kunnen het op onze sloffen aan' zegt Klaas Greydanus van Greydanus & Brouwer uit Heerenveen. De consumptie van aardappelen neemt af, en daardoor zakt de aanvoer ook telkens een beetje.From the archive

Enero 28, 2008
Website 'Potatoes...Goodness Unearthed' at www.potatogoodness.com launched by United States Potato Board
A new United States Potato Board (USPB) website, www.potatogoodness.com, joined the Board’s online cache of resources championing the goodness and nutrition found in America’s favorite vegetable. This consumer website went live January 17, 2008 and re...From the archive

Enero 24, 2008
Fane Valley potato packer closes Dervock plant
Fane Valley Co-operative Society Ltd said it was no longer feasible to retain its Dervock plant as a potato packing centre and it will close in early April. The plant grades, washes and pre-packs 5,000 tonnes of potatoes every year, sourced from arou...From the archive

Enero 20, 2008
Making Quick Decisions Healthy: Simple Front Of Pack Logo Best To Help Consumers In Busy Shopping Environment
Unilever consumer scientists claim that simple front-of-pack logos will be most effective in helping consumers make the healthy choice in the supermarket. In the journal Appetite, the scientists report on the efficacy of eight front-of-pack nutrition l...From the archive

Enero 18, 2008
Fresh Solution Farms builds Potato Processing Plant (washing, sorting, packing) in West Michigan
Fresh Solution Farms plans to open a potato processing facility in Mottville Township, just outside White Pigeon in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The county's Economic Development Director tells Newschannel 3 that potato processing wasn't a business on...From the archive

Enero 02, 2008
Ukraine ranked as second biggest potato eater in Europe
Any political party can envy the popularity rating of potato among Ukrainian residents. In the International Year of the Potato, declared by the United Nations in 2008, Ukraine has a record high potato crop, about 20 million tons. “In Europe only Russ...From the archive

Diciembre 07, 2007
Sainsbury launches Phureja, the 'healthiest' roasting potato
A potato described as the healthiest variety for roasting is launching in Sainsbury stores in the UK today.Called the Phureja, it has golden-coloured flesh and a slightly sweet taste.Sainsbury’s, which will sell the spud, said it is the healthiest pota...From the archive


