Punjab to introduce seed potato tracebility and certification using blockchain technology
juli 30, 2019

Punjab to introduce seed potato tracebility and certification using blockchain technology

To protect the interest of the Punjab farmers and uphold the state’s leadership position as the largest potato seed producing state in India, Punjab is planning the certification and traceability of seed potato using blockchain technology as of next year.
Indian farmer unions decide to put on a fight over seed potato variety rights
juli 19, 2019

Indian farmer unions decide to put on a fight over seed potato variety rights

Indian Farmers’ movements have decided to put up a fight to ensure that farmers’ seed freedoms are not violated in any way. Many speakers also also felt that PepsiCo India should pay compensation to the Gujarat potato farmers involved.
TOMRA Launches Customer Service Center In Bengaluru, India
juni 25, 2019

TOMRA Launches Customer Service Center In Bengaluru, India

TOMRA Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as
part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.
The FC5 potato variety is grown exclusively for PepsiCo's popular Lay's potato chips.
mei 03, 2019

PepsiCo India withdraws lawsuit against Gujarat potato farmers

After discussions with the government, the Pepsico India has agreed to withdraw the cases against the potato farmers. In April Pepsico sued four farmers for cultivating a potato variety - FC5 - grown exclusively for its popular Lay's potato chips.
Pepsico India offers settlement to Gujarat potato farmers sued for infringing breeding rights
april 26, 2019

Pepsico India offers settlement to Gujarat potato farmers sued for infringing breeding rights

The legal battle between a number of potato farmers in Gujarat accused of illegally growing a proprietary variety and food and beverage manufacturer PepsiCo India may be headed for an out-of-court settlement.
Pepsico India under pressure to drop lawsuits for growing its potato variety without permission
april 24, 2019

Pepsico India under pressure to drop its lawsuits for growing its potato variety without permission

Leading farmers unions and rights advocacy groups have demanded that the PepsiCo immediately withdraw all legal suits it has slapped on many potato farmers in different districts of Gujarat.
Pepsico sews Gujarat potato farmers growing its proprietary varieties without authorization
april 16, 2019

Pepsico sues Gujarat potato farmers for growing its proprietary varieties without authorization

PepsiCo has sued three potato farmers in Gujarat complaining that they have been illegally growing and selling a variety of potato exclusively registered to Pepsico for the use of producing its Lays potato chips.
Odisha approves major potato project with the International Potato Center to achieve self-sufficiency
maart 05, 2019

Odisha approves major potato project with the International Potato Center to achieve self-sufficiency

The Odisha Government has decided to approve a major project with the International Potato Centre (CIP) focused on sustainable intensification of potato cultivation in order to achieve self-sufficiency in production in this Indian State.
Kellogg Company may acquire a stake in Indian snack maker Haldiram's
februari 15, 2019

Kellogg Company may acquire a stake in Indian snack maker Haldiram's

Kellogg's, the world's second-largest snack foods company, is exploring options to acquire a stake in India's snack manufacturer Haldiram's. This could be one of the biggest deals involving an Indian consumer brand.
Madhya Pradesh Poor supply of potato increases production cost of chips
februari 12, 2019

Poor supply of potatoes in Madhya Pradesh increases production cost of chips

Poor supply of potato in Madhya Pradesh in spot market and higher prices have escalated cost of production of chips manufacturers by over 10 per cent. The rise is likely to make packaged chips more expensive.
ITC's Technico partners with James Hutton Institute to introduce new potato varieties in India
december 12, 2018

ITC's Technico partners with James Hutton Institute to introduce new potato varieties in India

James Hutton Limited, has entered into a five-year agreement with Technico Agri Sciences, a subsidiary of Indian company ITC Limited, to provide 16 potato varieties and 600 clones to be trialled and tested in India.
Government of West Bengal subsidizes transport to boost potato export to other states
december 11, 2018

Government of West Bengal subsidizes transport to boost potato export to other states

The West Bengal state government is providing transport subsidy for the benefit of potato farmers, businessmen and cold storage owners, for exporting potatoes to other states.

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Pepsico bets on Kurkure plus local flavours to crack the Indian snack market

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