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INIA and Rustikas to cooperate on the development of new Uruguayan potato varieties
december 21, 2020
INIA and Rustikas to cooperate on the development of new Uruguayan potato varieties
The National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) in Uruguay recently signed an agreement with the local company Rustikas to work together on the selection, evaluation, validation and production of seeds of new potato varieties.
Dutch potato cooperation Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
december 18, 2020
Aardappelcooperatie Agrico blikt positief terug ondanks bewogen jaar
Afgelopen week hield aardappelcooperatie Agrico haar jaarlijkse centrale ledenvergadering. In deze online vergadering zijn o.a. de jaarcijfers 2019/2020 besproken en was er aandacht voor de digitale transformatie van Agrico.
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano.
december 18, 2020
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano
Pese a los múltiples esfuerzos que se han realizado hace varios meses en la región, la situación de los paperos en el Oriente colombiano no ha mejorado y temen que la crisis no cese.
Jeff Veysey Retires from McCain after a remarkable 44 year, single company career
december 18, 2020
McCain Foods Canada appoints new VP Foodservice Sales as Jeff Veysey retires after 44 years with the company
McCain Foods announces leadership changes to its Canadian Foods Service Sales Team. With an outstanding 44 years of service, Jeff Veysey has decided to retire on December 31, 2020.
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
december 17, 2020
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
The GB potato industry accounts for over 117.46Kha of planted area this year, and is represented by 1,611 growers in 2020. Growers have faced difficult seasons of late.
Harvest from a confined field trial in Uganda shows a significantly higher yield (right) for the 3R Victoria potato, and without the use of fungicide. (Courtesy: CIP)
december 17, 2020
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
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NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) uncertain about pending potato season. (Courtesy: Eurofresh-Distribution)
december 17, 2020
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
The return of Nacho Fries also means a continuation of the beloved cinematic trailer-style ad creative, now starring Sarah Hyland and Joe Keery.
december 17, 2020
Taco Bell® brings back its Nacho Fries for The Holidays!
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries were incredibly popular and the fans of these tasty fries were highly disappointed when they were discontinued. Now they are back! But only for a limited time during the holidays, starting December 24.
TOMRA Food Launches Arabic Website
december 17, 2020
TOMRA Food Launches Arabic Website
TOMRA Food has launched its Arabic language website, providing a dynamic online platform for its Arabic-speaking customers.
Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia (Courtesy: Phillip Wharton)
december 15, 2020
Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
With effect from 11 December 2020, Royal Avebe has changed its formal name from Coöperatie AVEBE U.A. to Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.
december 15, 2020
Royal Avebe wijzigt statutaire naam in ‘Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.’
In honour of Avebe’s centenary in 2019, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander granted the company the Royal Warrant.
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
december 14, 2020
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.
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