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september 25, 2017
Uzwil Innovation Campus brings together Bühler's innovation and applied research
Processing Equipment manufacturer Bühler celebrated the ground breaking for its Innovation Campus in Uzwil, Switzerland. Completion of the building is expected for the first quarter of 2019.From the archive
september 24, 2017
Conagra Brands to acquire Angie's Artisan Treats, LLC, Maker Of Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP® Ready-To-Eat Popcorn
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Angie's Artisan Treats the maker of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP ready-to-eat popcornFrom the archive
september 24, 2017
New potato research institute established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
A new potato research institute has been established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.From the archive
september 24, 2017
Steven Wolfe appointed General Manager TNA North America
Processing and packaging manufacturer tna has appointed Steven Wolfe as new general manager for North America.From the archive
september 23, 2017
Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.
Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.From the archive
september 21, 2017
Investigadores argentinos analizan las características de la papa
Un equipo de CONICET de Mar del Plata analiza las características de este alimento como antioxidante y su posible aplicación como agente preventivo en enfermedades como la Hepatitis B y el mal de Alzheimer.From the archive
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september 21, 2017
Idaho Potato Commission appoints first female to represent potato growers
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of Mary Hasenoehrl of Gross Farms, the first female to represent potato growers in the Idaho Potato Commission.From the archive
september 21, 2017
Mexico: Zebra Chip-tolerant potatoes for the fresh market
Researchers from the University of California Riverside and INIFAP (Mexico) identify four potato lines with increased tolerance to Zebra Chip diseaseFrom the archive
september 21, 2017
Potatoes South Australia to develop vodka from waste potato peel
In an effort to combat food waste, Potatoes South Australia has teamed up with the University of Adelaide and Adelaide Hills Distillery to make vodka from potato skins.From the archive
september 19, 2017
Perú: Seminario de investigación agraria analizó inclusión de papas nativas en cadenas de valor
La experiencia del CIP en el establecimiento de cadenas de valor y la consecución de impactos a nivel de población, fue presentada a más de 300 personas en la bienal SEPIA XVII, realizada del 29 al 31 de agosto en la ciudad de Cajamarca.From the archive
september 19, 2017
Gobierno boliviano decomisa semilla de papa que no cumple con requisitos de calidad
El INIAF confiscó 735 bolsas de semilla de papa que no reunían los requerimientos establecidos por la Norma General de Semillas.From the archive
september 19, 2017
Liberan en Panamá nueva variedad de papa
El IDIAP dio a conocer las propiedades de su nueva variedad de papa, idiap roja- 17. Es una variedad que presenta altos rendimientos (de hasta 55 toneladas por hectárea) y tolerancia a las plagas más comunes del cultivo en la Provincia de Chiriquí (tizón tardío y a mosca minadora).From the archive
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september 19, 2017
Potato Production United States: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'
Potato Production United States 2016: the USDA-NASS has just published its most extensive report on last year's potato production: 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'From the archive
september 19, 2017
Cuban Delegation Visits Seed Potato Companies in Quebec
A Cuban delegation visited the main seed potato companies in Quebec in early August, organized by Progest 2001 Inc.From the archive
september 19, 2017
Cavendish Farms Breaks Ground for new potato processing plant in Lethbridge, Alberta
Cavendish Farms Officially Breaks Ground in Lethbridge, Alberta. The new $360 million potato processing plant to be complete by fall 2019From the archive
september 19, 2017
Belgian potato chip manufacturer Roger & Roger invests €10 million in Croky Plant
Belgium potato chip manufacturer Roger & Roger invests €10 million (USD 12 million) in Croky PlantFrom the archive
september 18, 2017
Potato Production North-western Europe up 13.5 percent compared to last year
For the current European potato harvest, the North-western-European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimate the total potato production at 27.9 million tons for the five NEPG countries (Belgium, Germany, France, The Netherlands and Great Britain). This is up 13.5 percent compared to last season.From the archive
september 17, 2017
Dutch investors keen to invest in potato farming in Bangladesh
At Potato Europe, Dutch traders have shown their strong interest to invest in potato farming in Bangladesh aiming to increase the production.From the archive
