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Potato harvest has begun in Aksaray, one of Turkey's top 10 provinces for potato production, where 80 percent of the population earns a living from agriculture and animal husbandry. Aksaray ranks first in many areas of animal husbandry in the country.

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo, with a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks live in Memphis, Tennessee.

De aardappelcampagne van Royal Avebe is in volle gang. De eerste resultaten tonen een goede kwaliteit van de aangevoerde zetmeelaardappelen.

Kuipers Food Processing Machinery will showcase at Interpom 2024, showcasing their advanced snack and frozen food processing solutions, including potato chip and French fry production plants.

Potato farmers have been hit by rising costs and bad weather affecting harvests. Robert Strathern, of Fairfields Farm at Wormingford, near Colchester, described a wet spring that delayed the harvest, making it a 'race against the clock and the weather.'

Marel, a global leader in food processing solutions, will hold an event entirely dedicated to Potato Specialties production equipment at its state-of-the-art Boxmeer Demo Center on November 27 and 28, 2024 (Right after Interpom)

Restrain, a supplier of sprout inhibition systems for potatoes in commercial storage based on ethylene, has announced the appointment of Yotam Guetta as the company’s new Head of Technology.

RPE, a trusted leader in the fresh produce industry has announced the launch of its new comprehensive sweet potato program, tailored to meet growing market demands while maximizing efficiency for retail partners. 

As of October 2024, 12 new potato varieties were added to the State Register of Plant Varieties Suitable for Distribution in Ukraine during 2024. Four of these varieties are of French selection, four are German, and four are Dutch.

The UK's leading potato sprout control technology provider has added two new features to its system. Biofresh Safestore now offers a CO2 monitor and Pulsed Start functionality on its ethylene potato sprout suppressant system.

The Hotraco group is acquired by Munters. Mooij Agro, supplier of potato storage solutions, is part of the Hotraco Group.

La adaptación al clima y los suelos sumado a las resistencias naturales para patologías locales hace que sean una gran opción, sobre todo para la agricultura orgánica y familiar.

Varias localidades de la región de Huánuco se verán beneficiadas por 50 toneladas de semilla de papa nativa para estimular la producción.

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed seven new members to its organization since the first quarter of 2024. RPE, LLC becomes the third member of the Fresh Marketer Sector to join PSA, and will be offering access to PSAs annual on-farm self-assessment.

Tras el fin de las lluvias en la provincia de Tucumán se retomó la cosecha y los precios de la papa cayeron a menos de la mitad.

Será en Los Mochis durante la última semana de noviembre y convocará a los distintos actores del sector productivo.

Tomra Food presented a variety of products at Fruit Attraction in Madrid and strengthened its commitment to Spain.

Intralox unveiled their latest innovation, ZeroSplice technology, to offer food processors a reliable alternative to splicing their belts. ZeroSplice technology enables food processors to connect ThermoDrive belting sections quickly and easily without field splicing.