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La gallega Bonilla a la Vista presenta la versión mini de su icónica lata de patatas fritas
April 17, 2023
La empresa de A Coruña Bonilla a la Vista presentó una nueva versión de su famosa lata de patatas fritas. Será la pequeña de la familia, con 40 gramos. Será la lata más premium de la marca ya que en este caso cada patata es seleccionada e introducida manualmente en el recipiente.
Idaho® Potatoes to Participate in American Diabetes Association Better Choices for Life Program
April 17, 2023
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) have announced a multi-year partnership making fresh Idaho® potatoes the first vegetable to participate in the ADA’s esteemed, Better Choices for Life program.
Lamb Weston Holdings Announces Appointment of Mike Smith as Chief Operating Officer
April 17, 2023
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Mike Smith as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective May 29, 2023. Smith will continue to report to Tom Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamb Weston.
United States potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022
April 17, 2023
In 2022, United States potato exports reached a record USD 2.1 billion in sales. Compared to 2021, volume sales declined -4.2% but were higher than 2018 and 2020 (fresh weight equivalent).
España: La fábrica 4.0 de Patatas Meléndez, un proyecto altamente eficiente y sostenible
April 16, 2023
Patatas Meléndez, compañía vallisoletana cuyo CEO y administrador único es Javier Meléndez, es el primer operador de patata en España con un 20% de cuota de mercado. Este 2023 también va a posicionarse como un referente a nivel europeo gracias a su fábrica 4.0., con una inversión de más de 36 millones de euros.
Segovia, España: Las siembras de patata entran en la recta final con la previsión de que se mantendrá superficie
April 15, 2023
A finales de abril, a pesar de que nunca se puede hablar del 100%, se dará por finalizada la siembra de patatas en la región. En esta recta final y todavía sin datos oficiales, se da por hecho que se mantendrá la superficie de la campaña anterior, unas 16.600 hectáreas.
Patatas Hijolusa implements state-of-the-art robotic technology to optimize its production line
April 14, 2023
The Patatas Hijolusa company has been implementing state-of-the-art technology in its industrial plant in Leon for more than 7 years to achieve the maximum optimization of its production process.
Key Technology Presents World-Class Food Processing and Packaging Systems at Interpack
April 13, 2023
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is exhibiting their VERYX® optical sorter and Zephyr™ horizontal-motion conveyor, as well as showcasing their other world-class equipment, in Hall 6 / B73 at Interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany, May 4-10, 2023.
Valladolid: La mejora de las cuantías de los contratos ha estimulado las siembras de patata
April 12, 2023
Eduardo Arroyo, presidente de la Asociación de Productores de Patata de Castilla y León, destaca que el cultivador de patata se ha dado cuenta que tiene que sembrar la variedad que se vende.
FPS Food Process Solutions Opens Middle East/Africa Hub in Morocco
April 12, 2023
FPS Food Process Solutions , a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, opens a new Middle East/Africa (MEA) office in the port facility of Tanger Med, Morocco.
New potatoes in short supply, so Maltese potatoes most welcome
April 11, 2023
The Dutch company Altena Potatoes received its first full truckloads of Santé potatoes.
Canadian pension fund acquires majority stake in Mitolo Family Farms, Australia's largest potato supplier
April 11, 2023
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, a Canadian pension fund, acquires the majority stake in Mitolo Family Farms, the largest potato grower and packer in Australia.