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Potato growers can use AI to monitor and predict potato nutrition in real time
November 28, 2023
Potatoes are the premier vegetable crop in Canada, with CAD 1.5 billion nationwide in potato receipts in 2021. The agricultural significance of potatoes is particularly prominent in provinces like New Brunswick, the home of McCain Foods Limited, the world’s largest potato processor.
La papa en el mundo sobre el cierre del año
November 27, 2023
Una foto del mercado global de la papa de cara a circunstancias climáticas adversas en el hemisferio norte.
Excessive rain delays potato harvest in North-western Europe, creating new uncertainties about the total production
November 27, 2023
Due to abundant rainfall, a lot of potatoes in North-western Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France) have not yet been harvested. The lifting period was too short to get the potatoes to the stores in good conditions.
Biostimulant Field Trial Results Impress British Potato Visitors
November 27, 2023
A biostimulant brand that made its debut at this year's British Potato impressed show visitors with the results of three recent field trials.
HZPC and CIP develop an early-maturing potato variety suitable for Vietnam: HCIP210
November 27, 2023
Vietnam has just welcomed a new potato variety HCIP210 developed through a public-private partnership.
PepsiCo Announces Agriculture Accelerator Projects to Support Farmer Livelihoods, Scale Sustainable Innovation and Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Across the Globe
November 27, 2023
PepsiCo recently announced the third year of its global agriculture program, the Positive Agriculture Outcomes (PAO) Accelerator, by backing eight new innovation projects across nine countries.
Goodrich Cereals entered the global dehydrated potato market with a splash
November 27, 2023
Goodrich Cereals made its strategic entry into the market of dehydrated potato products, with an ultra-modern processing plant in the village of Nagla, Meerut Road, Karnal, in the Indian state of Haryana.
Solynta is planning to introduce Hybrid True Potato Seeds to Central Europe in partnership with Agris.
November 26, 2023
After several meetings and visits to each other, a powerful collaboration has emerged. The Hybrid True Potato Seeds from Solynta and the plant raising facilities and skills from Agris are turning out to be a golden combination.
World Potato Congress Webinar: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security
November 26, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Declaration of Dublin and the World Potato Congress, Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security"
PepsiCo sets goals to further reduce sodium and deliver more diverse ingredients in convenient foods portfolio
November 26, 2023
PepsiCo, Inc. unveiled new nutrition goals under its strategic transformation, PepsiCo Positive (pep+). The objectives focus on reducing sodium and enhancing nutritional value in consumer-preferred foods.
Nigeria’s GM Potato project concludes first-year trial, shows 300% yield advantage
November 23, 2023
The Genetically Modified (GM) Potato Project ongoing in Nigeria has concluded its first-year multi-locational confined trial in three locations
Side Delights Shares Insights that Potatoes Pay Off During the Busy Holiday Season and Beyond
November 23, 2023
Side Delights shares insights on the retailer benefits of incremental potato sales through the holiday shopping season and beyond.