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La labranza y el acolchado son clave para el cultivo de papa en China
December 12, 2018
La labranza y el acolchado son clave para el cultivo de papa en China
Según un estudio de la Universidad de Ningxia en Yinchuan, dichas técnicas mantienen la humedad del suelo y mejoran la tasa de emergencia de las plántulas.
Yiwen Hao is the founder of Pototaly, a potato-based organic skincare brand. She is very familiar with potatoes, as her family business is Landun Xumei Foods, a large farm-to-factory and farm-to-restaurant producer of potatoes that does everything from pr
December 06, 2018
Potato-based skincare line Pototaly launches in China - and is coming to the US next year.
Pototaly, a potato-based organic skincare brand is founded by Yiwen Hao. She is very familiar with potatoes, as her family business is Landun Xumei Foods, a large farm-to-factory producer of potatoes that does everything from processing to delivery.
Opening Ceremony of the expanded TOMRA / Compac manufacturing site in Kunshan near Shanghai, China
December 04, 2018
Sensor Technology Leader TOMRA Strengthens its Footprint in China
TOMRA, a global leader in sensor-based sorting technology, is committed to its long-term development in China and has further strengthened its set-up in this fast-growing market.
Hillsides are terraced in the Loess Plateau, Dryland Agricultural Research Station, Doupo Village, China. (Courtesy: Xianqing Hou).
November 30, 2018
Soil tilling, mulching key to China’s potato crop
Rong Li and colleagues at Ningxia University in Yinchuan, China set out to discover if different tilling and mulching practices could improve soil moisture - and potato yields - in the Loess Plateau.
French Fry manufacturer Aviko, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun and Snow Valley Agriculture have agreed to end their joint venture in China.
November 30, 2018
Aviko ends Snow Valley cooperation in China
French Fry manufacturer Aviko, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun and Snow Valley Agriculture have agreed to end their joint venture in China.
The Potato Conference in Zhaotong, China was held earlier this week on October 28 and 29, 2018. The World Potato Congress delegation made a significant contribution.
November 01, 2018
World Potato Congress participates at the Potato Conference in Zhaotang, China
The Potato Conference in Zhaotong, China was held earlier this week on October 28 and 29, 2018. The World Potato Congress delegation made a significant contribution.
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Lay's Durian Flavoured potato chips.
October 17, 2018
Lay's launches Durian flavoured potato chips in China
Pepsico's Lay's brand has recently joined the growing flurry of Durian flavoured foods in China with the introduction of Durian Flavoured potato chips.
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Mini-tubers are used as starting material for the next generations of seed potatoes.
October 06, 2018
Chinese mini-tubers are gaining ground
Li Jinfu started his potato-breeding business over 20 years ago. From 2009, he began to exploit overseas markets.
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UK's International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox (left) and Ni Yuefeng, Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China (right) signed not only an agreement on seed potatoes, but also on dairy.
August 27, 2018
United Kingdom signs deal allowing seed potato export to China
The United Kingdom has signed a major deal allowing the export of seed potatoes to China. The deal is expected to bring major benefits to Scotland, with around 70% of the 100,000 tonnes of seed potatoes exported annually from the UK coming from Scottish farms.
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Scientists have found that the sprouting of a potato can be inhibited by coating the tuber with hydrophobic nano silica
July 11, 2018
Chinese scientists prevent potato sprouting with hydrophobic nano silica
Chinese scientists have developed a new method to prevents the sprouting of potatoes: Hydrophobic nano silica
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The signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Carola Schouten, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, VNO-NCW chairman Hans de Boer and Ed Kronenburg, the Dutch ambassador in China.
The signing parties were represented b
May 17, 2018
Tolsma-Grisnich signs order for potato packaging line in China during trade mission
During a recent Dutch trade mission to China, Tolsma-Grisnich signed an order for a 30 tonnes potato packaging line with Heilongjiang (Keshan) Fumin Agriculture Development Co. Ltd.
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Christoph, Christine and Franz Grimme (Center) and Franz-Bernd Kruthaup (3rd from left) at the inauguration of Grimme's new production facility in Tianjin, China.
May 10, 2018
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Grimme inaugurated its new plant in China
German manufacturer of agricultural machinery Grimme opened a new plant in China, initially focused on equipment for potato cultivation
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March 16, 2018
Potatoes are gaining ground among consumers in China
Since 2015, China has selected more than 10 potato varieties suitable for processing staple foods and developed more than 300 potato-based versions of staple food.
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Going forward, Taiwan will reject fresh potato imports with sprouts over five millimeter.
February 20, 2018
Taiwan changes rules for table stock and chipping potato imports
Taiwan authorities amended their quarantine documentation requirements for imports of fresh potatoes, both table stock and chipping potatoes.
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February 11, 2018
China to review anti-dumping duties on EU potato starch
China will review anti-dumping duties levied on potato starch imported from the EU which are due to expire, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced earlier this month.
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January 01, 2018
Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year
According to a GAIN-report prepared by the USDA staff in Beijing, China’s fresh potato production in marketing year 2017-2018 is forecast at 97 million metric tons, a five percent increase from the estimated 92 million metric tons in the previous year.
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November 17, 2017
Food Processing and Packaging Solutions Provider tna adds Shanghai Office to its China operations
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Although the business name of McDonald's China has changed, the name of the restaurants is unaffected.
October 29, 2017
McDonald’s China business name changes to ‘Jin Gong Men’
McDonald’s China Co. has changed its name to “Jin Gong Men Co,” which roughly translates to “Golden Arches,” after CITIC Capital and Carlyle Group took over the franchise, but the name of the restaurants will remain the same.
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