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University of Maine researchers are testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens
December 22, 2022
Scientists at the University of Maine are evaluating if lobster shells can cultivate beneficial microbial communities that ward off soil borne potato pathogens.

FPS Food Process Solutions Opens New Corporate Headquarters
December 22, 2022
In response to its continued expansion, FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, moves into its new corporate headquarters in Richmond, BC.

Vanmark and PFI Announce Two New Sales Partners
December 21, 2022
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, and sister company PFI, a manufacturer of sanitary conveying equipment, announced that they are working with two new sales partners.

Patatas Meléndez abre a los agricultores las puertas de su nueva fábrica
December 20, 2022
La compañía patatera ha querido mostrar la nueva fábrica que entrará en funcionamiento a principios del próximo año.

Nigeria harvests first batch of biotech-potatoes
December 20, 2022
Elder Isaiah Buwah is growing potatoes for forty years in the Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. Having seen the impact from late blight first hand, he truly enjoyed the harvest of the first batch of - resistant - biotech potatoes.

Haith to showcase its latest innovations at Potato Expo 2023
December 20, 2022
The UK's leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer will be showcasing two washing and grading innovations at Potato Expo next month in Colorado, US.

Australian supermarket Coles introduces purchase limit on frozen potato chips (French Fries) due to shortage
December 20, 2022
Australian supermarket Coles introduces purchase limit on frozen potato chips (French Fries) due to shortage

Potato cooperative Agrico realizes record sales in an improving market
December 20, 2022
Potato Cooperative Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2021/2022 were explained, and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.

Savory Snack manufacturer Balaji Wafers plans new factory in Karnataka, India
December 20, 2022
Savory Snack manufacturer Balaji Wafers is planning to set up a wafers and namkeen manufacturing unit at Kanagale Industrial Area in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India

Consumer trends impacting Fresh Potatoes
December 19, 2022
Elena Ozeritskaya is the founder and managing director of Fresh Insight. Her mission is to help fresh food companies develop and launch meaningful products and brands for consumers.

Spain: NEIKER transfers its potatoes, ‘Edurne’ and ‘Beltza’, to the cooperative UDAPA
December 19, 2022
The technology center and the cooperative UDAPA sign an agreement for the transfer of both potato varieties obtained by NEIKER. The alliance is based on the planting, production and commercialisation of these tubers by the cooperative from Alava, and will be in force until 2032.

Vanmark Adds Installation Services for Buyers
December 19, 2022
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announced today that it has added installation services to its offerings.