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June 13, 2018
Cape Cod Potato Chips expansion on hold as Campbell reviews all capital projects
The Cape Cod Potato Chips plant, located in Hyannis Mass., is now owned by Campbell Soup Co., acquired as part of its Snyder’s-Lance purchase. A year after plans were announced for a $20 million expansion, the future of the Hyannis production facility is once again uncertain as Campbell is reviewing all capital expenditures.
June 12, 2018
Congreso mundial de la papa resalta avances científicos
Los tubérculos fueron el tema de conversación en Cusco, Perú, durante la semana del 27 de mayo, cuando por primera vez se celebraron juntos el Congreso Mundial de la Papa y el Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP).
June 11, 2018
The FAO Food Price Index rose further in May
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 176.2 points in May 2018, up 2.2 points (1.2 percent) from April level and hitting its highest level since October 2017
June 11, 2018
Do some potato-growing soils suppress powdery scab?
A research project in New Zealand is determining if different field soils affect development of powdery scab on potatoes, and whether soil physical, chemical and/or biological characteristics influence this important potato disease.
June 10, 2018
Feria de la Papa Rellena en Bujalance fue un éxito
La feria se realizó entre el 9 y 10 de junio en la ciudad española de Bujalance, provincia de Andalucia. En su segunda edición, recibió nuevamente la visita de bujalanceños y foráneos para degustar este manjar tan sencillo y exquisito.
June 10, 2018
Los fosfitos, un condimento que entusiasma a los agricultores
En el cultivo papa se ha comprobado su eficiencia para controlar enfermedades causadas por Oomycetes y hongos verdaderos, como Phytophthora infestans, Streptomyces scabies, Rhizoctonia solani y Fusarium solani.
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June 10, 2018
World Potato Congress highlights scientific advances
Tubers were the talk of the town in Cusco, Peru during the week of May 27, when the 10th World Potato Congress (WPC) and the 28th Congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP) were held together for the first time.
June 10, 2018
Late blight look-alike spotted in potatoes in the Southern United States
Jean Ristaino, a professor at North Carolina State University with emphasis in research on Phytophthora infestans, reported on a late blight look-alike from tomato and potato in North Carolina.![Steve Easterbrook, CEO McDonald's: “We do know it [PP:self serve kiosks] helps grow the business: Customers come back more often, they stay a little longer. They are just more engaged with us as a business and as a brand.”](https://media.potatopro.com/mcdonalds-self-serve-kiosks-1200.jpg?width=480&height=295&crop=smart&mode=crop "Steve Easterbrook, CEO McDonald's: “We do know it [PP:self serve kiosks] helps grow the business: Customers come back more often, they stay a little longer. They are just more engaged with us as a business and as a brand.”")
June 10, 2018
New Tech at McDonald's boosts check size and brand interaction
As McDonald's seeks to modernize its business, the company is placing a big bet on mobile and other tech platforms such as self serve kiosks
June 10, 2018
Bare Snacks® Launches Baked Crunchy Veggie Chips
Bare Snacks®, creator of delicious Snacks Gone Simple®, has announced the launch of its new line of deliciously crunchy veggie chips: bare® Beet Chips, Carrot Chips and Sweet Potato Chips.
June 10, 2018
PepsiCo to acquire Baked Fruit and Vegetable Snacks manufacturer Bare Snacks
PepsiCo, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co. (doing business as Bare Snacks), a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks.
June 09, 2018
Colombia: Lanzan política pública de agricultura campesina
El Ministerio de Agricultura lanzó la Política Pública de Agricultura Campesina, Familiar y Comunitaria (ACFC), con la que se espera mejorar las condiciones sociales y económicas de esta población en el país.
June 07, 2018
AHDB Potatoes explores Cuba as export destination
AHDB Potatoes is encouraging seed potato producers to consider Cuba as an export destination after recent meetings with Government officials in the country.
June 07, 2018
Shearer's sells Barrel O' Fun brand to Old Dutch affiliate
Shearer's Snacks has sold the Barrel O' Fun and Rachel's brands to UR Brands — an affiliate of Old Dutch Foods.
June 07, 2018
Nomad Foods strengthens its potato business with acquisition Aunt Bessies
Nomad Foods Limited announced earlier this week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aunt Bessie’s Limited from William Jackson & Son Limited for approximately €240 million.
June 06, 2018
McDonald’s opens its New Global Headquarters in Chicago
Monday, McDonald’s Corp. opened its new corporate headquarters in Chicago. McDonald’s President and CEO Steve Easterbrook was joined by employees, owner-operators and suppliers and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
June 06, 2018
Russia partially lifts ban on potato exports from Egypt
Russia has agreed to ease a ban on potato exports from eight farming areas in Egypt, allowing shipments to resume from June 6.
June 06, 2018
Bayer plans closing of Monsanto Acquisition on June 7
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities.