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augustus 31, 2009
Will Chase potato vodka scoops awards
William Chase (Founder of Tyrrell’s upscale potato crisps and king of added value) has scooped four Gold awards for it’s’ potato vodka and liqueurs.The Great Taste awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food, has awarded Chase distillery a Gold 1 star award ...From the archive
augustus 31, 2009
Idaho Potato Commission promotes new Idaho Grown Potatoes
For decades, the Idaho Potato Commission has primarily promoted russet Burbank potatoes. In fact, when anyone says "potato,"everyone immediately thinks Idaho."And, the IPC works tirelessly to ensure that all consumers -- including FS professionals -- unde...From the archive
augustus 31, 2009
West Bengal state government still working to control the price of potatoes
The West Bengal state government has decided to take stern action against hoarders of potato, now that its price has crossed Rs 22 in many markets. The price rise is unjustified as there is a stock of 15 lakh metric tonnes of potato in the state. Thoug...From the archive
augustus 29, 2009
McCain Foods announced Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville
Howard Culberson & Sons of Jacksonville was named the 2009 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville during the annual McCain Growers' Banquet held at the Northern Carleton Civic Centre.Potatoes are rated throughout the year on a variety of fa...From the archive
augustus 26, 2009
MSU Plant Pathologist Willie Kirk: monitor potatoes in storage for late blight
The impact of late blight to potato growers in Michigan is clear and we estimate that many growers with crops going in to long-term storage will spend up to $350/A in crop protection products alone (not including application costs). Even such intense c...From the archive
augustus 26, 2009
Telers verwachten minimale nagroei aardappelen in Nederland
In week 33 werden door de VTA-leden (Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw) proefrooiingen uitgevoerd. Midden september gaan de leden nogmaals een proefrrooiing uitvoeren. Deze opbrengstmetingen vinden sinds 2001 plaats en worden steeds op hetzelfde moment in het...From the archive
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augustus 26, 2009
Canada adds acrylamide to toxic substance list
Health Canada has added acrylamide to the government’s list of toxic substances. Having added acrylamide to its toxic list, Health Canada will be pursing a three-pronged strategy to reduce exposure to the substance from food sources. It will press ...From the archive
augustus 26, 2009
Stemming in de fysieke aardappelmarkt duidelijk beter
De stemming in de fysieke markt is duidelijk aan het verbeteren. De eerste signalen van een stemmingskentering in de aardappelmarkt is te zien aan de termijnnotering van het april 2010 contract. Zo steeg de notering binnen 2 weken van € 9,80 (opening ...From the archive
augustus 26, 2009
As new potatoes come in, prices drop in Idaho
A large amount of large potatoes from Idaho are having trouble finding anywhere to go, dropping f.o.b.s on cartons like a rock. As of Aug. 26, shipments of russet norkotahs from Idaho’s Twin Falls-Burley District and Western Idaho were three times high...From the archive
augustus 25, 2009
Food Valley Award nominatie voor Avebe's vetvervanger Etenia
Zetmeelbedrijf Avebe is één van de drie genomineerde bedrijven voor de Food Valley Award.Avebe is genomineerd voor het van aardappel zetmeel gemaakte product Etenia, dat gebruikt kan worden om vet te vervangen, zonder dat het mondgevoel vermindert. Het...From the archive
augustus 25, 2009
Chuck Gunnerson named president of Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
The “interim” has been removed from the title of the man running the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association.From the archive
augustus 25, 2009
New IRI Report: “Private Label 2009: Understanding and Mitigating Private Label Threat”
Once seen as knock-offs of "name brands,"private label products have become increasingly more accepted by consumers as quality has increased and retailers have expanded their offerings of private label goods. In fact, 78 percent of both lowe...From the archive
augustus 21, 2009
Incrementan diez veces producción de papa en Huancayo con técnica de aeroponía
Bajo la técnica de la aeroponía para producir la semilla prebásica de la papa, la Estación Experimental Agraria Santa Ana del Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) que funciona en Huancayo, logró resultados excepcionales, alcanzando una produ...From the archive
augustus 21, 2009
First late blight cases found in North Dakota potato fields
The late blight fungus has been confirmed in several North Dakota potato fields. There are also unconfirmed reports in Manitoba, Canada [More on blight in Manitoba]. No case has yet been confirmed in Minnesota, said Chuck Gunnerson, interim president...From the archive
augustus 21, 2009
Aardappeloogst in Belgie wellicht lager dan verwacht
Door de droogte kan de aardappeloogst dit jaar flink tegenvallen. De huidige aardappel- marktprijs van 5 euro per 100 kilo is daarom niet langer realistisch met de verwachte marktontwikkelingen in het achterhoofd. Dat stelt de aardappelstudieclub van A...From the archive
augustus 21, 2009
Idaho Potatoes and Fresh Gourmet® Crunchy Toppings Launch Retail Promotion in Produce Aisle
Idaho potatoes and Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings have partnered once again with a high-value promotion guaranteed to maximize retail holiday sales. Beginning October 1, every package of Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings will offer a $.75 instant coupon f...From the archive
augustus 20, 2009
Helft van voorraad wâldgieltsjes nu al verkocht
De verkopen van het aardappelras het wâldgieltsje lopen boven verwachting. Volgens aardappelgroothandel firma Greydanus en Brouwer uit Heerenveen is bijna vier weken na de overhandiging van de eerste aardappelen van dit seizoen, de helft al verkocht.From the archive
augustus 20, 2009
Emergency Pesticide Registration for Potatoes Enacted in Wisconsin
Wisconsin potato producers are preparing their warehouses for the upcoming harvest season and have an immediate need to disinfect both porous and non-porous surfaces to prevent contamination of potatoes with the organism that causes potato ring rot. To...From the archive