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Monitoring improves potato tuber moth control
September 23, 2021
Monitoring improves potato tuber moth control
Potato tuber moth can be a potato producer’s nightmare. Fortunately, InteliGro’s extremely effective monitoring system not only help to control this pest successfully but allows producers to manage risks and reduce input costs over time.
United Potato Growers of Canada General Manager, Kevin MacIsaac, is Retiring After 10 Years of Service
September 23, 2021
United Potato Growers of Canada General Manager, Kevin MacIsaac, is Retiring After 10 Years of Service
Kevin MacIsaac, who has been General Manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada since October 1, 2011, announced he will be retiring this fall.
PepsiCo commissions their largest greenfield potato chip plant in India, an investment of INR 814 crores (about USD 110 million)
September 23, 2021
PepsiCo commissions their largest greenfield potato chip plant in Uttar Pradesh, India, investing USD 110 million
PepsiCo invests USD 110 million in a new potato chip plant in Kosi Kalan, Mathura spanning 29 acres. Pepsico will procure 150,000 tons of potatoes from more than 5,000 local farmers. This investment creates 1,500 jobs.
NewPaperLock™'s technology packaging first of its kind to the market, offering outstanding product and environmental sustainability.
September 22, 2021
Tasteful Selections introduces 100 percent recyclable and compostable paper packaging
Tasteful Selections®, leading the bite-size potato category in innovation and sustainability is pleased to announce the limited launch of its new 100-percent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable packaging.
Google hypes the Pixel 6 in Japan with bag of Google Original Potato Chips
September 21, 2021
Google's next flagship product in Japan: potato chips
Google is going all out to advertise its next flagship phone around the world. In Japan, it offered 'Google Original (Potato) Chips' to highlight the new Tensor SoC in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Bühler’s unique 3-in-1 simultaneous sorting solution boosts quality and efficiency for Pacific Nuts
September 21, 2021
Buhlers unique 3-in-1 simultaneous sorting solution boosts quality and efficiency for Pacific Nuts
Since investing in Bühler’s ‘three-machines-in-one-solution’, the SORTEX F optical sorter, leading exporter of nuts and dried fruits in Chile, Pacific Nuts, has reduced its input shell contamination from 5% to 0.4%.
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De izquierda a derecha: Adrián, Leticia (ejerce como enfermera) y Jessica Eiras
September 21, 2021
España: Con 29 años, se puso al frente de Patatas Eiras: «Soy mujer en un mundo de hombres»
Las patatas de los Eiras llegan a todos los rincones de Galicia, gracias a un trabajo en equipo y en cadena. Jessica está al frente de la gerencia y de los temas administrativos.

Potato Farmers from Prince Edward Island are hoping the fields will have a chance to dry out before the harvest. (Cody MacKay/CBC)
September 21, 2021
September rain Prince Edward Island may be 'too much of a good thing' for potatoes
With more than twice as much rain as normal for September already on Prince Edward Island, there are some concerns it may be getting too wet for the potato crop.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)
September 20, 2021
Pakistan university: Dried Potato Can Be Cheaper Energy Source In Animal Feed
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) scientists found that dried potato can successfully be used as a cheaper energy source in animal feed formulation and can be added up to 30 percent in ruminant concentrate without any negative effect
Recolección de patatas esta campaña en la provincia de Valladolid.
September 20, 2021
España: COAG dice que habrá desabastecimiento de patatas si la distribución no se adapta
El cambio climático afecta a la producción de patata: las sucesivas olas de calor han secado la mata antes de tiempo y han dañado la apariencia del tubérculo, lo que dificulta su comercialización.
Comienza en Araba la recogida de la patata de calidad
September 20, 2021
Comienza en Araba, España, la recogida de la patata de calidad
Comienza en Araba la recogida de la patata de calidad. Este año Udapa amplía su catálogo con Beltza y Edurne, las nuevas variedades de Neiker. Como ya anunciara Diario de Noticias DE Álava, con la llegada del mes de septiembre Udapa se sumerge en plena recolección de patata de Álava.
MountainKing: The quality of the Colorado potato crop 'extraordinary'
September 20, 2021
MountainKing: The quality of the Colorado potato crop 'extraordinary'
As MountainKing readies for its fall harvest, early tests from its fields in Colorado’s San Luis Valley offer encouraging signs for several of the brand’s gourmet varieties including its yellow-flesh varietals.
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Leading Scottish potato grower chooses next-generation Tong Caretaker
September 20, 2021
Leading Scottish potato grower chooses next generation Tong Caretaker
Featuring a high-capacity infeed hopper, the Caretaker grading system specified for Haig Hamilton incorporates an 8-row model of Tong’s industry-leading EasyClean separator
North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG): Wet summer causes quality issues.
September 20, 2021
North-western European Potato Growers: Wet summer causes quality issues.
North-western Europe will have had one of its most humid summers in the last decades! In some areas in Belgium and Western Germany, rainfall at mid-July was an absolute historic high.
Northumberland potato farm serves up particularly tasty chips for local restaurants
September 20, 2021
Northumberland potato farm serves up particularly tasty chips for local restaurants
Fish and chip shop owners and restaurateurs have been to see where one of their key produce comes from. Up to 60 varieties of newly harvested potatoes were on display.
Macfrut: Romagnoli F.lli and McCain present the new CelaVita ready-to-eat potatoes
September 19, 2021
Macfrut: Romagnoli F.lli and McCain present the new CelaVita ready-to-eat potatoes
Romagnoli F.lli and McCain, a worldwide leader in the production of frozen potatoes, unveiled two new premium products for the retail channel at Macfrut – Spicchi al naturale and Mini patate bio – by the CêlaVíta brand
SRM Holdings and Double L Global Announces Ownership Consolidation and CEO Appointment
September 19, 2021
SRM Holdings and Double L Global Announces Ownership Consolidation and CEO Appointment
Double L, a prominent manufacturer of farm equipment in the Intermountain West, announced that it has formally concluded its ownership and relationship with the company's prior management team and Board of Directors.
Farmer in Zimbabwe sues local potato chip manufacturer Cairns Foods over defective seed potatoes
September 19, 2021
Farmer in Zimbabwe sues local potato chip manufacturer Cairns Foods over defective potato seed
Patrick Makuzwa has approached the High Court seeking an order canceling his contract with Cairns Foods and for the food company to compensate him to the value of USD 46 789 50.

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