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Leatherhead Food International Limited was acquired by Science Group and will move to a new facility early 2016.
september 16, 2015
Leatherhead Food International Limited acquired by Science Group
Leatherhead Food International Limited was acquired by Science Group and will move to a new facility early 2016.
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AHDB Potatoes chair Fiona Fell on BP2015: “You need to be there for two days of solid interaction, catching up with research, talking to old friends and understanding where your business needs to go next.”
september 15, 2015
BP2015 online registration goes live...
This November over 6,000 growers, packers, processors, retailers, researchers, specialists, consultants, journalists, students and international visitors will head to the Harrogate International Centre, for the biennial potato industry event, BP2015.
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Prof. Louise Fresco, President of the Executive Board of Wageningen UR (right) ordered the first portion of fries from the machine. After paying one euro and a single click on the 32-inch screen, the machine immediately started to deep-fry the french frie
september 15, 2015
New French Fry vending machine developed in Wageningen
Dutch start-up Caenator, in collaboration with StartLife and Wageningen University & Research Centre, presented a new fully automatic french fry vending machine.
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Potato field in Idaho (Courtesy Idaho Potato Commission)
september 10, 2015
Idaho Potato Farmers optimistic about approaching harvest
With digging season just around the corner, eastern Idaho potato farmers say they are optimistic they will improve on a middling 2014 harvest this year.
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Researchers involved in the DuRPh project
september 10, 2015
Resistance genes of wild potato relatives offer help in combat against Phytophthora
Research shows that crops with stacks of two or more resistance genes from closely related species, introduced into the crop via for instance genetic engineering, combined with the simultaneous introduction of resistance management, can ensure the long-term resistance of these plants to economically significant and aggressive diseases.
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Help spread the word that potatoes are #morethanabitontheside for example by sharing #recipe ideas (Thai Curry shown)
september 08, 2015
More than a bit on the Side: potatoes get marketing boost in the United Kingdom
With a major new campaign to promote fresh potatoes across Britain and Ireland about to break, AHDB Potatoes and Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board) are calling on industry to get behind it and help change the way consumers think about potatoes.
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Potato Harvest in Switzerland
september 03, 2015
Low Potato Yields expected in Switzerland
The extreme weather in Switzerland will affect the upcoming potato harvest. Tubers are small, so the supply is expected to be tight.
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Potato Nutrition: is the potato a fattening, worthless starch with empty calories? Guess again.
september 01, 2015
Potato Nutrition ABC - brought to you by the United States Potato Board
Just in time for the back to school season, here is your A to Z guide on potato nutrition, brought to you by the United States Potato Board.
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Yield and size distribution of the Dutch potato crop mid August 2015 based on sampling among VTA members (Courtesy: VTA)
augustus 31, 2015
Dutch Potato Crop Yield below average according to VTA sampling
In the annual VTA sampling of the development of the Dutch potato crop development, mid August a yield was found 16% lower than last year and 7.1 below the 5 year average.
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Kelly McIver was named the Executive Director of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission (NCSPC)
augustus 27, 2015
North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission appoints Kelly McIver as Executive Director
Kelly McIver was named the Executive Director of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission (NCSPC) on August 17, following the retirement announcement earlier this year by longtime director Sue Johnson-Langdon.
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The new www.idahopotato.com homepage
augustus 27, 2015
Idaho Potato Commission redesigns website
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently updated its website to make it easier than ever for consumers to spend quality time online with Idaho® potatoes.
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Mixture of Fries (Courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission)
augustus 26, 2015
How to please with processed Idaho Potatoes
In a new Ranker poll, the potato tops the competition as the peoples’ #1 favorite vegetable. As such, potatoes hold an important position on foodservice menus as a foundation for profitable snacks, appetizers, side dishes, and entrées.
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augustus 25, 2015
US Potato Board Launches 'Potatoes Raise The Bar' Program
The United States Potato Board (USPB) School Nutrition Program has officially launched to reach the 55.5 million strong, and growing, school students who are part of the “Salad Generation.”
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augustus 23, 2015
World Potato Congress Industry Award Recipients
The official Closing ceremonies of the 9th World Potato Congress at Yanqing, Beijing, China, were highlighted by the presentation of the triennial Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding personal contribution and leadership, related to development and progress of the global potato industry.
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augustus 22, 2015
UK Research project to tackle uneven airflow in potato storages
A new two year research project will harness the latest aeronautic industry technology to develop testing tools that will help crop store owners to optimise the efficiency of their premises.
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augustus 20, 2015
International Potato Center (CIP) publishes 2014 annual report
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Bintje - a Dutch potato variety bred over a century ago (1904) - is still very popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, especially for the production of French Fries, but its sensitivity to potato diseases is a major concern.
augustus 20, 2015
Durable resistance to Late Blight requires Gene Stacking
Scientific results of the potato field trials in Flanders and the Netherlands demonstrate that gene stacking is necessary for a strong and lasting resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans).
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