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Green mint oil as a natural alternative for the post-harvesting storage of potatoes

Aceite de menta verde como alternativa natural para el almacenamiento de patatas

The Italian potato season has had a problematic start due to the lack of some post-harvest treatments.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Italy

CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Italy

The FAO Food Price Index continues its rise in May

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) continued to rise for the fifth consecutive month, averaging 172.4 points in May 2019, up 1.2 percent (2.1 points) from April but still 1.9 percent below its level in the corresponding month last year.

Food Trends

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Italy

Demand for new potatoes is high

The potato campaign continues to be quite surprising as demand for new potatoes is also very lively and prices are good.

Potato Supply chain

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Italy

Italian potato consortium increasingly working together

Massimo Cristiani (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)

The Emilia Romagna potato segment is finally working as a system as Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità l'Op regionale Agripat and Consorzio Patata di Bologna Dop organised a collective stand at Macfrut.

Potato Supply chain

Friday, May 17, 2019

Italy

The FAO Food Price Index rose in April 2019

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) rose in April 2019 to around 170 points, 1.5 percent (2.5 points) higher than in March and marking its highest value since June 2018.

Food Trends

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Italy