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October 16, 2019
El sector de la patata busca alternativas para quitar los ojos al tubérculo
La jornada técnica que inauguró la Festa da Pataca de Coristanco abordó temas como la retirada del mercado de productos como Clorprofam o Diquat o cómo el brexit afectará a los productores de toda España.
October 16, 2019
Los exportadores de patatas tendrán un gran problema si sigue adelante la prohibición del clorprofam
La prohibición de la UE del uso del antigerminativo clorprofam es desastrosa para los exportadores holandeses de patatas, según comenta Teun Paarlberg, de la exportadora holandesa G. Sevenhuysen VOF.
October 15, 2019
British supermarket chain Iceland is selling McCain Unicorn-shaped potatoes for £1: perfect for kids
PARENTS who struggle to get little ones to eat any veg might want to head down to Iceland as it's going to be selling UNICORN-shaped potato pieces. The crispy treats have been created by McCain and will be sold exclusively in store and online at Iceland.
October 10, 2019
Tong Engineering kickstarts its 90th anniversary celebrations at BP2019
Leading potato and vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, and sponsor of the BP2019 British Potato exhibition, Tong Engineering, will be kickstarting its 90th Anniversary celebrations at the UK’s largest biannual potato event in November.
October 09, 2019
Este año no se prevé un rendimiento alto de patatas en Bélgica
Aunque todavía se tiene que empezar a recolectar, en la empresa belga De Aardappelhoeve tienen bastante claro que el rendimiento de las patatas no llegará a niveles récord este año.
October 08, 2019
Sardinian mountain potatoes now served in chocolate
Mp Sardinia produces potatoes in a territory that is not exactly ideal, as there are great temperature changes between night and day (15-40°C) and an unusual height for the cultivation of this tuber.
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October 07, 2019
FAO Food Price Index held steady in September, remaining above last year's level
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged nearly 170 points in September 2019, unchanged from August but 3.3 percent higher than in the corresponding period last year.
October 07, 2019
Walkers' Brussels sprouts crisps are back following 'requests all year round'
Walkers' highly divisive Brussels sprouts crisps are hitting the shelves again in a blatant attempt to ruin Christmas. The crisp giant announced the return after claiming they had received requests 'all year round' from fans.
October 03, 2019
Spudulike store re-opens nine weeks after closure in rescue deal by potato company Albert Bartlett
Spud lovers are being given back a store in Norfolk after closing in August - after the business was rescued by potato giant firm Albert Bartlett.
October 02, 2019
Agrarfrost presents Crunchy Riffled Frites and 3D Potato Minions at Anuga 2019
German potato company Agrarfrost will present its new Crunchy Riffled Frites and its highly successful Minions 3D potato figures at an International audience at world's largest food trade show, the Anuga in Koln, Germany, held next week.
October 02, 2019
Asaja León acusa a los almacenistas de forzar precios a la baja
Asaja ha expresado su preocupación por las importantes caídas de los precios de la patata en la campaña de la provincia de León tras los primeros arranques de los últimos días, en comparación con los precios registrados en el resto de Castilla y León.
October 02, 2019
La estabilidad en los precios marca la campaña de la patata
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October 01, 2019
New production site for Mydibel for the production of chilled french fries
The Service Public de Wallonie has granted a building permit for 'Mydibel Fresh', a new plant in Mouscron for the production of chilled french fries. The construction of Mydibel Fresh is part of the company’s strategy of sustainable development.
October 01, 2019
Potato Processor Lutosa debuts new Product Lineup ahead of Anuga
With Anuga 2019 coming up, Lutosa has revealed a whole new lineup of products which will be on display during the event. First off, the company has unveiled the Lutosa Dipsters, which are French fries made from carefully selected potatoes.
October 01, 2019
Planted area in Great Britain by potato variety and sector in 2019
The total 2019 planted Great Britain area (revised estimate) is 118.95K ha. This updated estimate puts the area 1% higher than last year and represents the GB area covered by over 90% of producers.
September 30, 2019
Haith softens the Blow with its patent-pending Pro-Flow Transfer Chute
Haith is set to innovate the transfer of delicate produce in pack houses and factories with the introduction of its patent-pending Pro-Flow Transfer Chute.
September 30, 2019
Dutch retail project examines supermarkets' role in propelling healthy and sustainable choices
A four-year research project involving almost all major supermarkets in the Netherlands has been launched by Dutch-based researchers.
September 26, 2019
BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market
BASF enters the market for natural flavors and fragrances (F&F) by acquiring Isobionics, a leader in biotechnology serving the global market for F&F and through a cooperation agreement with Conagen, a leader in biotechnology research.