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News on The Potato Supply Chain


National Potato Council 2023 Yearbook offers detailed insight in the United States industry and its achievements
July 06, 2023
The NPC 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook highlighting progress on NPC’s national legislative, regulatory, and marketing priorities. The Yearbook also features updated US and world potato production and consumption stats, grower and industry contact information, position statements, and program overviews.
McCrum: The success and legacy behind a thriving potato processing operation in Maine
July 06, 2023
There aren't many farms in Maine that can boast they've been owned by the same family for more than 130 years. One of those is the McCrums.
Potatoes a top import crop for Namibia
July 05, 2023
Although efforts to promote the growing of potatoes in Namibia are intensifying, the production of this crop has not reached levels where imports can be reduced or stopped.
Frozen Potato manufacturer Agristo explains how they have kept Brexit impact to a minimum
June 30, 2023
Agristo is now a good 2 years into the finalization of Brexit. The French Fry company can look back up to this day and safely say Agristo has done everything to uphold one of its core values, which is to service and unburden their clients in any way possible.
A force for business: The Global Produce & Floral Show 2023 Registration, hotel bookings now open
June 30, 2023
The Global Produce & Floral Show promises unmatched connections, business-building speakers, and the best expo in produce and floral. Registration and hotel bookings opened June 26 for the Oct. 19-21 event in Anaheim, California.
Europatat participates in PATAFEST, a new Horizon Europe project to protect potato plants against emerging new pests
June 28, 2023
Europatat is proud to become an active partner of a new EU Horizon Europe project called PATAFEST that aims at protecting potato plants by means of pest spreading and resistance characterisation, preharvest treatments, and post-harvest solutions.
New appointments at APH Group: Albertus Kloosterman as Chief Commercial Officer, Bart van Doorn as Chief Financial Officer
June 28, 2023
APH Group appointed Albertus Kloosterman as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Bart van Doorn as Chief Financial Officer. To keep up with its growth the company is taking large steps and is looking forward to further shape the future of APH Group together with Albertus and Bart.
Soil Erosion: A Looming Threat to Farmers
June 28, 2023
Soil erosion, a natural process exacerbated by human activities, poses a significant challenge to agricultural sustainability worldwide. This relentless force gradually strips away fertile topsoil, leaving a devastating impact on farmers and the environment.
Solynta: Sowing a More Collaborative Seed Industry
June 27, 2023
You may think of a seed as tiny and insignificant. Don’t be fooled: its impact on global agriculture is immense. The seed industry is constantly balancing innovation with bringing value to growers.
Norwegian research for the best potato for potato chips
June 26, 2023
Researchers in Norway investigated the best way to avoid the formation of acrylamide when producing potato chips. They focused in particular on identifying the most suitable potatoes to use.