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News on The Potato Supply Chain


Potatoes from Dutch supermarket chain PLUS standard organic
September 28, 2023
PLUS's Dutch range of unprocessed potatoes will become completely organic. As of today, the unprocessed potatoes in 1 kilo bags are standard organic. And again without increasing the price.
Potato harvesting of the test plots of Solynta in full swing!
September 28, 2023
Here is a sneak peek into one of the many test fields Solynta is currently harvesting. They will be assessing the quality of the tubers, tuber size, dry matter composition, taste, robustness and many other important traits per variety.
Potatoes are getting cheaper in Moldova, due to import from the Ukraine
September 28, 2023
Since last week, the level of wholesale prices for potatoes began to decline on the Moldovan market; the product fell in price by an average of 14% to 6 LEI0/kg (USD 0.33/kg).
Ag sensor company HarvestEye appoints Harry Tinson as its new general manager
September 27, 2023
Crop Insights tool HarvestEye has announced the appointment of Harry Tinson as its new general manager, bringing to the team expertise in global B2B sales from across the engineering and transport sectors.
Agrico acquires seed potato activities Royal ZAP
September 27, 2023
Agrico acquires Royal ZAP’s seed potato activities. By means of this acquisition, Agrico has taken a step towards expanding its acreage, in order to meet demand.
Start growing your own nitrogen
September 27, 2023
Four studies released from 2019 to 2023 by the University of Illinois show that on average, 67% of nitrogen found in corn comes from sources occurring in the soil. Researchers labeled nitrogen fertilizers applied with N15 to identify naturally occurring nitrogen vs. synthetic nitrogen.
McCain Foods has launched a new podcast, the 'Hot Potato', stressing the importance of regenerative agriculture
September 26, 2023
Potato processor McCain Foods has launched a new podcast, 'Hot Potato'. This inspirational series explains what regenerative agriculture in and why it is important. You learn where the food industry is heading and why a transition to sustainable farming is required to prevent climate change. Collaboration is essential to get this done.
Five reasons to skip fall tillage
September 25, 2023
Moving away from reliance on tillage is a tough change to make. Sure, there are times when tillage could be considered.
Exploring new markets with Quik’s Quality Potatoes
September 23, 2023
Over two years ago, Dutch family business Quik’s Quality Potatoes decided to invest in a new Eqraft packing line for their fresh potato department.
World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes Blair Richardson as a Board Member.
September 23, 2023
The World Potato Congress appoints Blair Richardson, President and CEO of Potatoes USA to the WPC board.