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US Potato Industry challenged to put 3000 potato-friendly salad-bars in schools
januari 16, 2015
US Potato Industry challenged to put 3000 potato-friendly salad-bars in schools
United States Potato Board President & CEO Blair Richardson surprised attendees at the POTATO EXPO 2015 with an industry challenge to install 3,000 potato-friendly salad bars in school lunch programs across the United States.
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Dan Lake
januari 15, 2015
US Potato Growers select 2015 National Potato Council leadership
At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2015 Annual Meeting, held January 9-10, 2015, in Orlando, Florida, Dan Lake from Lake Seed, Inc. of Ronan, Montana, was elected to serve as NPC’s president for 2015 and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.
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Washington-Oregon Potato Conference: a regionally popular, prominent event
januari 05, 2015
Washington-Oregon Potato Conference: a regionally popular, prominent event
Once again, the Washington State Potato Commission and Oregon Potato Commission have joined forces in the planning and execution of the 2015 Washington/Oregon Potato Conference, Jan. 27-29.
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Romain Cools (Belgapom) sees bright spots in the potato marketp
januari 04, 2015
Romain Cools (Belgapom) sees bright spots in the potato market
Romain Cools, secretary of the Belgian Potato Processors Association Belgapom expresses his views on the free potato market.
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West Coast Labor Dispute is Hurting Idaho Potato Industry
december 23, 2014
West Coast Labor Dispute is Hurting Idaho Potato Industry
Port disruptions on the West Coast due to labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are hurting Idaho agriculture and Idaho’s exporters.
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South Australian potato growers disappointed with sale of McCain Penola facility to beef company
december 23, 2014
South Australian potato growers disappointed with sale of McCain Penola facility to beef company
In South Australia, McCain has sold its former potato processing factory at Penola to a meat processor, to the dismay of some local growers.
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United States Potato Board receives 5 million for the promotion of US Potatoes around the world
december 14, 2014
United States Potato Board receives 5 million for the promotion of US Potatoes around the world
The United States Potato Board (USPB) received an allocation of $4,998,892 in program year 2015 Market Access Program (MAP) funds from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) at USDA. These funds will be used by the USPB to promote frozen, dehydrated, chip-stock, table-stock and seed potatoes in over 25 countries around the world.
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Alex Docherty elected new Chairman Prince Edward Island Potato Board
december 11, 2014
Alex Docherty elected new Chairman Prince Edward Island Potato Board
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has elected a new executive during its December 10th Board of Directors meeting. Alex Docherty of Elmwood was elected the new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Gary Linkletter, who completed four years as Chairman.
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Wyma's updated Vege-Polisher
december 11, 2014
Wyma introduces improved Vege-Polisher
Wyma is proud to present a Vege-Polisher that is smarter, easier to maintain and more hygienic than ever before.
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McGill study: Potato extract reduces weight gain to surprising extent
december 09, 2014
McGill study: Potato extract reduces weight gain to surprising extent
A simple potato extract may limit weight gain from a diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates, according to scientists at McGill University. The results of their recent study were so surprising that the investigators repeated the experiment just to be sure.
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Houlihan named WPVGA executive director
december 07, 2014
Houlihan named WPVGA executive director
Tamas Houlihan has been named executive director of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) by the board of directors, effective immediately.
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Mashed potatoes most often prepared potato dish in Australia
december 03, 2014
Mashed potatoes most often prepared potato dish in Australia
The weather might be warming up [well, in Australia that is, not here in Canada...PP] but that isn’t stopping Aussie consumers tucking in to a hearty serve of mashed potato, according to the latest wave of the industry-funded Potato Tracker project.
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november 16, 2014
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