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The hot and dry weather in large parts of Europe have led to a drastic reduction of yield and a much smaller tuber size. This will affect the typical length of the french fries on your plate (Courtesy: AgroDay)
december 12, 2018
Potatoes in Europe: New data from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Spain
That the potato harvest this year in Europe was well below average due to extreme weather conditions is well known by now. I this article we present some recent data from Great Britain, The Netherlands and Spain that further clarify the situation
El titular del grupo Sidus, Marcelo Argüelles, presentó el evento biotecnológíco flanqueado por los secretarios de Estado Lino Barañao y Luis Miguel Etchevehere, de Ciencia y Tecnología y de Agroindustria, respectivamente.
december 11, 2018
Argentina lanza la primera papa resistente al virus PVY
Después de 20 años de investigaciones, esta variedad saldrá a la venta el año que viene, con beneficios productivos y económicos estimados en 45 millones de dólares por año, sólo en el mercado argentino.
Impression of Interpom | Primeurs 2018: an increasingly international attendance covering all aspects of the potato supply chain.
december 11, 2018
Interpom | Primeurs 2018 was a Top Potato Industry Event, again
Late last month, the entire potato sector once again gathered en masse at INTERPOM | PRIMEURS at Kortrijk Xpo.
The Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Abdelkader Bouazghi said that Algeria would stop the import of seed potatoes in 2021
december 11, 2018
Algeria will stop seed potato import in 2021, says Minister of Agriculture
The Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Abdelkader Bouazghi said that Algeria would stop the import of seed potatoes in 2021
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.
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.
After some 36 years with AHDB and its predecessor organisations, Potato Specialist Mike Storey is going to retire at Christmas.
december 11, 2018
AHDB Potato Specialist Mike Storey to retire
After some 36 years with AHDB and its predecessor organisations, Potato Specialist Mike Storey is going to retire at Christmas. His colleague Adrian Cunnington looks back...
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The decline in Fresh sales volume was driven by Russets, with 65% share of volume. Volume was down -9.9% for the quarter. Value was down only -0.1% due to a substantial 10.9% increase in the price per pound.
december 11, 2018
United States Retail Potato Sales mixed
In the United States total retail potato sales for the July – September 2018 period compared to the same quarter the previous marketing year, were down -1.9% in volume but were up 1.3% in value based on a 5.0% increase in the price per pound.
Glifosato: ¿un veneno necesario?
december 10, 2018
Glifosato: ¿un veneno necesario?
Los campesinos colombianos llevan años usando este compuesto junto con otros productos con el fin de combatir las plagas. El glifosato se ha convertido en uno de los químicos que necesitan los agricultores para ser competitivos.
Nick Vermont retired in September 2018 from his position as McCain Regional President for great Britain and Ireland
december 09, 2018
Recently retired from McCain Foods, Nick Vermont receives Lifetime Scarborough Business Award
The recently retired McCain Regional President for Great Britain and Ireland, Nick Vermont, has been presented with the lifetime achievement accolade at the Scarborough Business Awards.
Jaroslav Caha, production manager at POEX, one of the Czech Republic’s leading snacks manufacturers
december 08, 2018
Ishida helps Czech Republic snack manufacturer realize high speed packaging in small bags
Ishida’s experience in the development of snacks packaging solutions has been the critical factor in enabling one of the Czech Republic’s leading snacks manufacturers to achieve the high packing speeds required for its new ranges of smaller bag sizes.
McCain Sweet Potato CROSS TRAX for preparation in the oven at home introduced in Australia.
december 08, 2018
McCain Australia extends its range of sweet potato products
In response to the steadily growing popularity of sweet potato in Australia, McCain Foods is introducing new sweet potato products to the freezer aisle.
FAO food Price index sees further decline in November
december 07, 2018
FAO food Price index sees further decline in November
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 160.8 points in November 2018, down 2.1 points (1.3 percent) from October, the lowest since May 2016, and nearly 15 points (8.5 percent) below its level in the corresponding period last year.
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