Energy and Environment

Iscon Balaji Foods is Promoting Sustainable Farming
March 02, 2024

Iscon Balaji Foods is Promoting Sustainable Farming

Promoting sustainability across the potato value chain, food processing company Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) is promoting sustainable farming across its farms in India.
Iscon Balaji Foods' Sustainable Potato Farm Revolution: Transforming Lives, Securing Futures
February 12, 2024

Iscon Balaji Foods' Sustainable Potato Farm Revolution: Transforming Lives, Securing Futures

Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd's growing French fry production has caused a revolution in potato cultivation that has transformed the lives of over 8,000 farmers across India.
Goodrich Cereals potato flakes
January 26, 2024

Sustainability at Goodrich Cereals: Nurturing Nature, Nourishing Future

Goodrich Cereals, a manufacturer specialized in the production of dehydrated potato products based in Haryana, India, not only focuses on the quality of its products, but also embraces innovation and sustainability.
Potato production through zero-tillage with straw mulch (PZTM)
December 28, 2023

CIP Introduces Zero Tillage Potato Farming Innovation in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Peru

Zero tillage not only boosts soil fertility and raises carbon stocks but also prolongs the potato growing season by harnessing the residual moisture after the rice harvest.
Biggest-ever Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 to take global food production in a smarter, more sustainable direction
October 08, 2023

Biggest-ever Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 to take global food production in a smarter, more sustainable direction

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced that Gulfood Manufacturing, the most influential annual food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing event in the world, will take place from 7-9 November 2023.
China bans 'one-size-fits-all' approach to farmland reclamation amid food security drive
June 23, 2023

China bans 'one-size-fits-all' approach to farmland reclamation amid food security drive

China’s top land use regulator has warned local authorities against blunt efforts to reassign land for crops amid a national push for food security.
In Sumatra, potato appetite bites into a UNESCO-listed tiger haven
May 08, 2023

Expanding Potato cultivation on Sumatra, Indonesia cause for environmental concerns

Expanding cultivation of potatoes on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island infringes on Kerinci Seblat National Park, the largest protected area on Sumatra and one of the last refuges of the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant and the Sunda clouded leopard.
Frost causes heavy damage to potato, vegetable crops in north India
January 24, 2023

Frost causes heavy damage to potato, vegetable crops in north India

Potato farmers in the northern parts of the country have suffered heavy crop losses due to ground frost owing to the fall in temperatures in the last week.
McCain India Releases the Second Edition of India Sustainability Report 2021 - Together-Towards Planet-Friendly Food
June 12, 2022

McCain India Releases the Second Edition of India Sustainability Report 2021 - Together-Towards Planet-Friendly Food

In line with its sustainable strategy and alignment to the Sustainable Development Goals, McCain Food (India) launches the second edition of the India Sustainability Report 2021 titled- 'Together-Towards Planet-Friendly Food'.
Potato Production in key production areas of India affected by Unseasonal Rains and Heat Wave
May 12, 2022

Potato Production in key production areas of India affected by Unseasonal Rains and Heat Wave

Potato production in the current crop year is estimated to be 53.60 mt, down from 56.17 mt last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's first estimate of horticulture production.
Thermax’s ZeroWeGo - Restoring environment through reduced emissions
January 14, 2022

Thermax's ZeroWeGo - Restoring environment through reduced emissions

Sustainability in industries has come a long way. From the establishment of environmental regulations in the 1970s to the modern environmental movement, the market forces are driven by these strategic concerns.
McDonald's Japan, Small Fries
December 23, 2021

Only small fries for McDonald's customers in Japan, as floods in Western Canada disrupt supply

Fans of McDonald's Fries in Japan are out of luck next week. The restaurant chain will only offers its small size portions, as flooding in Western Canada and COVID-19 disrupts the global supply chain for 'McDonald's potato'.
Dried Potato Can Be Cheaper Energy Source In Animal Feed
September 20, 2021

Pakistan university: Dried Potato Can Be Cheaper Energy Source In Animal Feed

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) scientists found that dried potato can successfully be used as a cheaper energy source in animal feed formulation and can be added up to 30 percent in ruminant concentrate without any negative effect
Impact of sustainability agenda of potato processor McCain Foods in India
June 21, 2021

Impact of sustainability agenda McCain Foods in India

In line with the Global Sustainability Strategy and Commitments, McCain released its Global Sustainability Report with a focus on India, for the first time, to track progress across its sustainability pillars for the year 2020.
How Does a Potato Feel?
May 27, 2021

How Does a Potato Feel?

Ever Wonder What A Potato Feels…? Hebrew University of Jerusalem Develops Bio-Sensor to Detect Early Signs of Plant Stress and Prevent Crop Failures from Worldwide Climate Changes.
Chinese potato price runs high because of typhoon Lekima
August 20, 2019

Chinese potato price runs high because of Typhoon Lekima

Typhoon Lekima landed on Chinese shores last weekend. The typhoon caused destruction in several Chinese cities. Shouguang was one of the areas affected most by the extreme weather conditions.
The 'best before' dates for Calbee Inc.'s bagged potato chip products will be extended by two months starting October.
June 03, 2019

Calbee to extend 'best before' dates for potato chip products by two months

Major Japanese snack-maker Calbee Inc. said Thursday that it will extend the 'best before' date for its potato chip products by two months.
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY LEADER TOMRA STRENGTHENS SET-UPS IN CHINA
December 04, 2018

Sensor Technology Leader TOMRA Strengthens its Footprint in China

TOMRA, a global leader in sensor-based sorting technology, is committed to its long-term development in China and has further strengthened its set-up in this fast-growing market.

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