
Lays mashed up snack aisle with the newest batch of flavor swap releases
August 09, 2022
Ready for flavor déjà vu? Last summer, the Lay's brand introduced new potato chips inspired by other fan-favorite Frito-Lay flavors that had fans asking themselves, "Wait, is this Doritos or Lay's?" Now, Lay's is adding another twist

PotatoEurope 2022: Focus on direct farm sales
August 09, 2022
PotatoEurope 2022 will be taking place on 7 and 8 September 2022 at the Rittergut Bockerode estate in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany.

FoodeQ presents CentreQ - A unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors
August 09, 2022
FoodeQ introduces a unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors driven by unbalanced motors.

La FAO impulsará el mapeo de nutrientes del suelo en Centroamérica y África subsahariana
August 08, 2022
Una contribución de USD 20 millones de parte de los Estados Unidos de América catalizará un uso más eficiente de los fertilizantes. Los fondos se utilizarán principalmente para realizar mapas específicos de nutrientes del suelo para sistematizar y mejorar los mapas de suelos existentes.

Nathan Bender assumes role of President at Tasteful Selections
August 08, 2022
Nathan Bender, a 16-year agribusiness veteran and co-founder of baby potato category leader Tasteful Selections, has assumed the role of President at the organization he helped establish in 2010.

FAO supports Peru to establish an 'International Potato Day'
August 08, 2022
This initiative seeks to raise awareness about the importance of this Andean tuber in agricultural development and global food security.

A novel approach to snapshot hyperspectral imaging based on computed tomography imaging spectrometer (CTIS)
August 08, 2022
A novel approach to snapshot hyperspectral imaging based on computed tomography imaging spectrometer (CTIS) is the result of the interesting collaboration between Newtec Engineering A/S and Physics at the University of Southern Denmark.

Equipment manufacturer Sormac achieves the top energy rating for its new production facility
August 08, 2022
Equipment manufacturer Sormac consistently made sustainable choices during the realization of its new production facility. It resulted in the highest achievable energy label (A +++++) by the Dutch Government

Wada Farms grows its specialty potato program, manages a tight russet supply
August 07, 2022
Wada Farms Marketing Group is growing its specialty potato program, including red, yellow and fingerling potatoes, says Kevin Stanger, president of the Idaho Falls, Idaho-based company.

Tasmanian potato growers start ditching spuds after stalemate on price negotiations with potato processors
August 06, 2022
Potato processor Simplot Australia has refused to budge on its second price offer to Tasmanian farmers for their potato crop this season. Farmers met on Wednesday night to discuss the impasse with the company.

Maine’s foremost potato expert is bringing his expertise around the world
August 06, 2022
Maine — Potato farmers depend on Steve Johnson. At least they did for 34 years. Now Johnson, who retired on June 30, is taking his expertise to other parts of the world.

FAO Food Price Index registered a steep drop in July
August 05, 2022
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 140.9 points in July 2022, down 13.3 points (8.6 percent) from June, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline.