Potato News from France

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Carrefour market
January 23, 2024
Supermarket chain Carrefour pulls Lays Chips off the shelves in France over price hikes
Global supermarket chain Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in it stores in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy
The future site, in the foreground and the historic site, in the background, in Pontivy.
December 10, 2023
French potato chip company Altho Brets will invest EUR 100 million in its second factory
The Breton potato chips manufacturer, which markets its Brets brand in particular, announced about its investment EUR 100 million (USD 107.7 million) in its new factory project on its historic Pontivy site.
Red Potatoes
November 27, 2023
La papa en el mundo sobre el cierre del año
Una foto del mercado global de la papa de cara a circunstancias climáticas adversas en el hemisferio norte.
‘Potatoes Forever!’ campaign launched in Europe to promote sustainable practices in the potato industry
October 16, 2023
‘Potatoes Forever!’ campaign launched in Europe to promote sustainable practices in the potato industry
Europe has unveiled a EUR 3.2 million (USD 3.4 million) initiative, named “Potatoes Forever!“, aimed at educating the public about sustainable practices within the fresh potato industry. The campaign, set to span three years, will primarily target France and Italy.
Agristo and Tereos sign MOU for the acquisition of the site of the former sugar factory in Escaudœuvres for the construction of a frozen potato production plant
August 28, 2023
Agristo buys closed Tereos sugar factory in France to construct a new frozen potato processing plant
Agristo is planning to set up a production unit for frozen potato products in France, creating 350 jobs and requiring an investment of €350 million. Today, Tereos has signed an MOU with Agristo, enabling this project on the site of its former sugar factory in Escaudœuvres, in the North of France.
Potato harvest in France
July 14, 2023
La Comisión Europea autoriza una ayudas de 5 millones de euros para apoyar a los productores de patatas franceses en el contexto de la guerra en Ucrania
La Comisión Europea ha autorizado un régimen de ayudas francés por valor de 5 millones de euros para apoyar a los productores de patata de fécula en el contexto de la guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania.
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Francisco Moya
May 08, 2023
Francisco Moya, presidente de CNIPT: “Las necesidades de patata en el mundo son muy altas”
Hombre de consensos, firme defensor y creyente de las actuaciones a nivel de conjunto, Moya tomó el relevo de la presidencia del CNIPT a finales de 2022.
Primaline potatoes 40x30 package
March 25, 2023
Extra early Primaline potatoes available in France.
One month ago, Prince de Bretagne started harvesting the extra early Primaline potatoes grown under shelter. The harvest will continue until the end of April, before the open field crops take over.
Palletiser and pallet wrapper do their job quickly outside the freezer
March 09, 2023
Meet SCOTT at CFIA Rennes: Hall 10A, Stand G29 on 14-16 March in France
Smart automation solution provider Scott Automation will showcase its unique palletizing and warehouse automation products including PAL 4.0 series palletizer at the 3-day event CFIA Rennes 2023
Burts chips
February 21, 2023
Burts chips acquired by Europe snacks
Europe Snacks, a leading European producer of savoury snacks for third party brands, announced the acquisition of 100% of Burts Snacks.
Starch potato: how does France quietly liquidate a sovereign agricultural sector?
February 07, 2023
Starch potatoes: how does France quietly liquidate a sovereign agricultural sector?
Faced with the economic plunge in the potato starch sector, the UNPT calls on producers to mobilize on February 8 at the call of the FNSEA Grand Bassin Parisien to make their demands heard by the Government.
Scott Automation to showcase their new generation palletiser at ALL4PACK
November 17, 2022
Scott Automation to showcase their new generation palletiser at ALL4PACK
The leading international packaging and materials handling trade show ALL4PACK will take place in Paris end of November 2022. Scott are happy to be exhibiting at the show, taking this opportunity to present their unique palletising expertise, including the latest PAL 4.0 range.
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The French Potato Interprofessional warns of a general drop in production in Europe
October 19, 2022
The French Potato Interprofessional warns of a general drop in production in Europe.
The French Potato Interprofessional warns of a significant reduction in production throughout Europe in a recent report.
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October 18, 2022
AVR presents trailed potato harvester Spirit 7200 with new Clean & Go bunker at SIMA Paris, Interpom
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French potato producers describe the 2022 campaign as 'catastrophic'.
August 31, 2022
French potato producers describe the 2022 campaign as 'catastrophic'
Faced with a historic collapse of potato yield potential due to extreme heat and drought extreme heat and drought, the French Potato Producers Group, UNPT, calls for an immediate reaction from economic agents and public authorities to support the French production.
The Delicatesse potato has acquired national fame in no time
June 16, 2022
The Delicatesse early potato variety quickly became famous in France
For fifteen years, HDC Lamotte, a French company located in the Drôme department, has been cultivating the Linzer delikatess variety of potatoes, sold under the Délicatesse brand.
Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
May 25, 2022
Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
According to the French Potato Interprofessional (CNIPT), the harvest of the early varieties in France is progressing smoothly despite the difficult conditions caused by the lack of water in recent weeks.
Patatas Meléndez da el salto a Francia.
February 17, 2022
Patatas Meléndez da el salto a Francia mediante un acuerdo con Pom' Alliance
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