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Need a recipe for your Fries/Chips in the UK? Try: 'Alexa, Open McCain'
May 25, 2023
McCain Foods, world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetisers and snacks, has partnered with Say It Now to launch their first Actionable Audio Ad campaign in Q2 of 2023.
Concern that price of frozen potato products in South Africa will increase
May 25, 2023
There are concerns among some economists that the price of frozen potatoes may increase, adding to already high food inflation in South Africa.
Ware potato growers Agrico, Leo de Kock and Nedato join forces in new independent cooperative
May 24, 2023
The ware potato activities of Agrico and Nedato, along with Leo de Kock, shall be hived off to form a new independent cooperative of ware potato growers. The new organization will start its activities this autumn. Further integration will then take place in stages.
Potatoes USA asked Americans, What’s Your Favorite Nutritious Way to Eat Potatoes?
May 24, 2023
We can all agree that potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, but a recent Potatoes USA survey investigated different regions’ preferred, nutritious ways to eat the mighty spud.
Heat and Drought stress in potatoes: is it possible to prevent damage?
May 24, 2023
Extreme weather events pose a significant challenge to potato cultivation. Heat and drought stress reduces productivity, causes physiological defects in tubers, and damages crops.
Asociafruit impulsa el consumo de la patata nueva temprana andaluza
May 23, 2023
La campaña de recolección avanza con bajas productividades, altos precios y una alta demanda tanto en el mercado nacional, como en el mercado exterior, Alemania y Francia fundamentalmente.
World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya
May 23, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.
Lamb Weston announces Sukshma Rajagopalan as Chief Information and Digital Officer
May 23, 2023
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced that Sukshma Rajagopalan will join the company as Chief Information and Digital Officer, effective June 26, 2023.
Revolutionise Your Packaging Game: Meet Newtec’s Laser Flow Wrapper and Save Money!
May 23, 2023
With the new EU-regulations in place requiring companies to pay for the packaging they produce, there is now a great incentive for businesses to seek out packaging solutions that can handle ultra-thin film.
Scientists weed out harmful genes to breed better potatoes
May 22, 2023
A new predictive method has shown a way to better select parents for new potato varieties, offering a blueprint for better potatoes and a way to speed up the production of higher yield varieties.