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The Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm programme is a network of potato growers throughout the UK hosting scientific research on their farms, paid for by a £1.5m annual R&D investment fund.
februari 05, 2021
Bridging the gap between potato growers and scientists
To ensure the research AHDB funds has the biggest impact and benefit for the potato industry, they work to connect growers with researchers and scientists with initiatives like their Strategic Spot Farms.
McCain Foods Bolsters its Data Science Capabilities with Investment in Fiddlehead Technology
februari 05, 2021
McCain Foods increases its stake in FMCG Data Analytics specialist Fiddlehead Technology
McCain Foods Limited has acquired a significant minority share of New Brunswick-based data science company Fiddlehead Technology.
Ambitious young farmer Jan Mennerich (l) and experienced potato merchant Andreas Heitsch are the driving forces behind the 'Potato Finder'. Both gentlemen have been preaching a redefinition of the potato in favour of consumption for years.
februari 04, 2021
Online potato shop An-Ja (Germany) helps consumers find the right potato
According to the two potato experts Andreas Heitsch and Jan Mennerich of the new online platform An-Ja, the key to success lies in differentiating potatoes. With their sophisticated 'potato finder', they enable consumers to easily and conveniently find exactly the right tuber for every dish.
Cristina Pohlmann, Assistant to the Director of the Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V. (DKHV) has been appointed as the new RUCIP European Delegate.
februari 02, 2021
The RUCIP European Committee approves new internal structure and appoints new European Delegate
RUCIP European Committee -  the organisation that looks after the rules and practices of the Inter-European Trade in Potatoes - has a new internal organisation and new leadership.
Patrick Hughes, head of potato export development with the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB)
februari 01, 2021
Scottish Seed Potato growers working hard to restore EU market
The Scottish seed potato industry has harnessed willing buyers in Europe to support their efforts to get the European Commission to re-think its current ban on the importation of UK seed stocks – yet the chances of success remain 50/50.
The report explores crucial areas in which the pandemic forced restaurateurs to adapt quickly, adopting contactless technology, shifting most service to off-premises and outdoor dining, and adjusting labor levels and menus.
februari 01, 2021
State of the Restaurant Industry report measures virus' impact on business
New research looks at how restaurants and consumers were changed by the events of 2020 and the year of transition ahead.
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Willie Jacobs appointed as CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA)
februari 01, 2021
Willie Jacobs appointed as CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA)
Willie Jacobs took over the leadership of Potatoes Potatoes South Africa (PSA) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after Dr. André Jooste, who as part of his career planning, left the organization after 9 years.
Las bolsas de un solo uso de Mercadona no son de plástico sino de fécula de patata.
februari 01, 2021
Mercadona cambia las bolsas de plástico de un solo uso por las de fécula de patata
La cadena valenciana Mercadona ha eliminado las bolsas de plástico de un solo uso de todas las secciones de sus tiendas físicas, en el servicio a domicilio y online, con lo que cumple el primer hito de la Estrategia 6.25, que ha llevado a cabo a lo largo de 2020.
A modified, one-pass seeder and hilling system from Spudnik was key to Berry’s foray into direct-seeded potatoes (Courtesy: Alexis Stockford)
januari 30, 2021
Low tillage potato trial showed no impact on yield and quality
The amount and quality of the potatoes coming off Chad Berry’s field last fall weren’t that much different from one side to the other, but one half came with a lot less tillage.
Brexit to revitalise Ireland’s seed potato sector
januari 29, 2021
Brexit to revitalise Ireland’s seed potato sector
Ireland’s seed potato sector looks set to get a Brexit shot in the arm. This was one of the key messages delivered courtesy of the second Spring Tillage Webinar, hosted by Teagasc this week.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discusses the potential impact of the new US administration on the potato industry and agriculture as a whole
januari 28, 2021
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discusses the potential impact of the new US administration on the industry
With the inauguration of US President Biden a week behind us now, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discusses what the impact of the new administration on the potato industry might be.
Virtual Potato Expo 2021 Brings Industry Together Over Potatoes
januari 26, 2021
Virtual Potato Expo 2021 Brings Industry Together Over Potatoes
From January 5-7, more than 1,000 U.S. and international potato industry members joined the first-ever virtual Potato Expo. The annual event that kicks off the year for the industry, was brought online for the first time in response to the travel challenges imposed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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As of January 1, 2021 the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) underwent major changes
januari 26, 2021
Grote veranderingen bij de aardappeltelersorganisatie NEPG (North-western European Potato Growers)
De NEPG die tot 31 december een organisatie van 5 landen was (EU-05: B, D, F, GB, NL), begon op 1 januari zonder de Britse AHDB. Om verschillende redenen is AHDB gestopt met deelname aan de NEPG.
When the spill was detected, P.E.I. Potato Solutions was directed to stop the flow of waste water and remove any waste water from ditches around its property (Courtesy: Brian Higgins/CBC).
januari 25, 2021
PEI Potato washing facility fined over waste water spill
The owners of a potato facility in New Annan confirm they will not dispute a CAD 1,000 fine they received following a spill of waste water at the end of 2020.
Muchos agricultores no tienen recursos para cultivar este año, según Fedepapa.
januari 25, 2021
Colombia: Siembra de papa puede bajar hasta 10.000 hectáreas en 2021
En 2020, la papa tuvo una muy buena cosecha, sin embargo, la contracción en el consumo generó una crisis, porque no había quién la comprara en el mercado.
Chile: Investigadores cosechan las primeras papas chilotas sembradas en laboratorio
januari 25, 2021
Chile: Investigadores cosechan las primeras papas chilotas sembradas en laboratorio
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Estas son las famosas patatas de Mercadona que imitan a las de McDonald's.
januari 25, 2021
España: Mercadona triunfa con su versión del producto estrella más imitado de McDonald’s
Las patatas congeladas de corte fino que venden en Mercadona, se han convertido en su nuevo éxito de ventas ya que imita a la perfección a las patatas de McDonald's.
APPACYL recomienda sembrar menos patata en 2021 y que sea de lavado
januari 25, 2021
APPACYL recomienda sembrar menos patata en 2021 y que sea de lavado
Este ha sido muy mal año para la patata. En estos momentos todavía queda almacenada en Castilla y León en torno a un 50% más de lo habitual en estas fechas y además, con grandes dificultades de salida.

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