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McCain Foods Tasmania installs Pulsemaster PEF-tech innovation, reduces water use by more than 100,000 litres per day
October 09, 2021
McCain Foods has installed proprietary world-leading technology in the form of a Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) generator, as part of the company’s latest upgrade to its Smithton plant in Tasmania.
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Results.
October 08, 2021
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal first-quarter 2022 results.
Vegetable and Potato Processing Research center VEG-i-TEC opens its doors
October 07, 2021
A lot of water, energy and nutrition is lost during the processing of vegetables and potatoes. Scientists from Ghent University, together with partners Flanders' FOOD, Howest, VITO and Vlakwa, are therefore reviewing the processing process from A to Z in the VEG-i-TEC research center.
McCain Foods (GB) hires James Young as new Agriculture Director
October 07, 2021
McCain, the UK’s No.1 frozen potato brand, has announced the appointment of James Young, who will be joining the UK senior leadership team as Agriculture Director.
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association highlights farmer-led water quality initiatives with new website
October 07, 2021
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) have launched FarmersForCleanWater.com, a new website to showcase farmer-led water quality initiatives
As fertilizer prices hike, it's a good time to consider biostimulants to make expensive fertiliser stretch as far as possible
October 07, 2021
England: Big role for biostimulants in fertiliser price hike. With the agricultural industry experiencing a 130 percent increase in fertiliser costs, farmers are being advised to look beyond nitrogen applications to get the most from their soils.
Root Zero by Puffin Produce: UK's first carbon neutral potato
October 06, 2021
The home of the much-loved Pembrokeshire potato has added a new iconic product to supermarket shelves with the launch of the UK's first carbon-neutral potato.
World Potato Congress 2022 (WPC2022) Call for Abstracts
October 06, 2021
The call for abstract submission for WPC 2022 is now open and authors are encouraged to submit their abstract online for consideration. Deadline for Oral Submissions: 30th November 2021. Deadline for Poster Submission: 15th February 2022.
Conagra Brands Debuts Snacking Innovation at 2021 NACS Show
October 05, 2021
Conagra Brands, Inc., one of North America's leading branded food companies, is returning to the National Association of Convenience Stores' 2021 NACS Show with a dynamic assortment of snacking solutions.
Fertilizer Prices for 2022 Crop Will Be Near or Above Historic Highs
October 05, 2021
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension specialist shares tips for improving profitability during times of high fertilizer prices.
PepsiCo Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Results; Raises Full-Year Guidance
October 05, 2021
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) reported results for the third quarter of 2021.
Frozen French Fries Production in China Expands
October 04, 2021
In a recent report USDA-FAS forecasts a fresh potato production in China of 94 million tons for marketing year 2021/22. This is a 5% decrease from the estimated 99 million tons in the previous year, a result of decreased acreage.
