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november 08, 2012
The FAO Food Price Index fell in October
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 213 points in October 2012, down 2 points (1 percent) from September. The decline is largely due to reduced international prices of cereals and oils/fats which more than offset increases in sugar and dairy prices while...From the archive
november 08, 2012
Starch manufacturer China Essence Group issues profit warning
The Board of Directors of China Essence Group Ltd announced that the Group expects to register a net loss for the second quarter ended 30 September 2012 in the financial year ending 31 March 2013From the archive
november 08, 2012
Tyrrell's unveils Swanky Veg, a new vegetable crisp range
UK Snack manufacturer Tyrrell's is launching Swanky Veg, a premium vegetable crisp range. Tyrrells Swanky Veg crisps are a mélange of some of the world’s most lavish veggies, with a pinch of sea salt.From the archive
november 08, 2012
Belgapom potato price now over TEN times the price last year
The Belgapom price for potatoes for processing (Bintje) established weekly in Belgium last friday hit its highest level of this year. The price was over ten times the price last year. "The Belgapom quotation is the most frequently used price obs...From the archive
november 07, 2012
Filippino firm Potato Corner planning big expansion in the US
Filippino-owned flavored French fries retailer Potato Corner is planning to expand in the US from the current 13 to as many as 1,000 stores in the next five to seven years.From the archive
november 07, 2012
No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down
California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...From the archive
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november 06, 2012
ACCC proposes to allow collective bargaining for potato growers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proposes to authorise the South East Potato Growers Association and the Victorian Potato Growers Council and their members to collectively bargain with potato buyers.From the archive
november 06, 2012
No shortage of potato seed in Britain despite challenging season
Potato seed supplies are unlikely to be interrupted this year despite the problematic conditions experienced by growers. That is according to Potato Council head of seed and export, Rob Burns.From the archive
november 06, 2012
Establecimiento de prioridades de investigación para raíces, tubérculos y plátanos: Suma tu voz!
El Programa de Investigación del CGIAR sobre raíces, tubérculos y plátanos (RTBs, por sus siglas en inglés) viene evaluando las prioridades de investigación que se espera produzcan los mayores impactos sobre el bienestar, la pobreza, la seguridad alime...From the archive
november 06, 2012
El CIP con sus proyectos INCOPA y Papa Andina ganó el “Concurso de Casos Exitosos de Innovaciones para la Agricultura 2012”
El Fondo Regional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (FONTAGRO) y el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) premiaron a las tres iniciativas ganadoras del Concurso de Casos Exitosos de Innovación en Agricultura Familiar, patrocinado...From the archive
november 06, 2012
USDA makes first purchase of dehydrated granules for a US global feeding program
On October 24, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the purchase of 240 metric tons of dehydrated potato granules and 320 metric tons of dehydrated potato flakes under the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Pro...From the archive
november 05, 2012
El CIP y sus programas Papa Andina e INCOPA reciben premio de FONTAGRO
El Fondo Regional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (FONTAGRO), conjuntamente con sus patrocinadores el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), acaban de otorgar al Centro Internacional...From the archive
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november 05, 2012
Irish potato chip company launches 'SpudNav'
The Keogh farming family have been growing potatoes in north county Dublin for over 200 years. The city of Dublin has grown around the farm over the years.From the archive
november 04, 2012
Bengal cold storages threaten strike
With potatoes from Punjab expected to reach Bengal only in December, state cold-storage owners are planning to make use of the projected supply crunch from mid-November.From the archive
november 03, 2012
Potato equipment innovation on show at ADAS Syngenta Potato Conference and Exhibition
Many of the leading potato machinery manufacturers will be exhibiting their latest developments at the ADAS Syngenta Potato Conference and Exhibition in Britain in November, with technological innovations covering the whole growing season - from seed t...From the archive
november 03, 2012
Investigadores sostienen que los plátanos podrían reemplazar al cultivo de la papa debido al calentamiento global
El cambio climático puede variar la temperatura, cambiar los paisajes y, al parecer, también la dieta de las personas. Un grupo de expertos del Comité de Seguridad Alimentaria Mundial investigo el impacto del cambio climático de los 22 commodities m...From the archive
november 01, 2012
PepsiCo Alimentos contribuye con el desarrollo de la producción de semilla certificada de papa en Venezuela
Con el fin de contribuir con el desarrollo nacional de semilla y como parte de su compromiso para fortalecer constantemente el desarrollo agrícola de Venezuela, PepsiCo Alimentos, ha iniciado desde Noviembre 2011 un proceso de multiplicación de semilla.From the archive
november 01, 2012
Empresa hondureña presenta sus ‘snacks’ de plátano, papa y yuca en feria de Francia
Las únicas dos compañías de Honduras, procedentes de la Costa Norte, Industrias Sula y Frozen Foods, mostraron sus productos en el SIAL , situado en el Parque de Exposiciones de Villepinte, localizado en el norte de París. Industrias Sula promocionó en...From the archive
