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The Macarena is a medium-early red skin potato variety created for the table potato and export market. The newly registered variety tolerates long periods of dry and hot weather and still generates high yields, according to breeding company Dr. K.-H. Nieh
September 11, 2018
Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope
At Potato Europe, breeding company Dr. K.-H. Niehoff will present a new table potato, the Macarena, a variety with a number of traits that are expected to generate particular interest given the weather conditions this year in Germany.
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Grimme's new self-propelled potato harvester, the four-row VENTOR 4150 with 530 hp and a large bunker with capacity for 15 tons of potatoes.
September 10, 2018
Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018
At this years PotatoEurope, which takes place from 12th to 13th September in Bockerode (near to Hanover, Germany) GRIMME will present two new self-propelled harvesters for the first time at an international trade show.
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Dewulf Field Loader 240
September 04, 2018
Dewulf brings new machines and familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018
During Potato Europe 2018, Dewulf, manufacturer of a full line of agricultural machinery for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present familiar favourites and two new machines.
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The heatwave in Germany is also affecting the harvest of potato varieties needed to make potato chips. Due to the extraordinary weather conditions, the potato chips will be smaller this year.
September 03, 2018
Heatwave will result in smaller potato chips, say German manufacturers
The heatwave in Germany is also affecting the harvest of potato varieties needed to make potato chips. Due to the extraordinary weather conditions, the potato chips will be smaller this year.
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A combination of high temperatures and lack of rain have caused severe drought conditions in North-western Europe, including large parts of Germany.
August 31, 2018
Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group
The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.
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Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany.
August 29, 2018
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany
Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.
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An increasing number of potato varieties is available for organic potato cultivation
August 21, 2018
'Organic Potatoes Meeting Point' at PotatoEurope 2018 to showcase practical solutions for organic potato cultivation
Some 20 specialist exhibitors will show practical solutions for organic potato cultivation at Potato Europe 2018 exhibition – Demonstrations of mechanical weed control to feature at the event this year
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Elea has developed a method to optimize the PEF treatment of potato to optimize cutting.
August 14, 2018
How to measure if a potato is PEF-treated just right?
In Pulsed Electric Field Treatment of potato, the treatment intensity needs to be monitored to optimize process performance and product yield. So how can that be done?
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Situation of Combined Drought Indicator in Europe - 1st ten-day period of July 2018 (Courtesy: European Drought Observatory)
July 27, 2018
German Potato Processing Industry Association expects crop shortage due to drought
The German Association of Fruit, Vegetables and Potato Processing Industry (BOGK) expects that the potato harvest in Germany and Europe will be significantly reduced in quantity, as well as quality compared to the previous year due to the long ongoing drought and heat wave.
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Potatoes are treated using Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) system (Elea GmbH) in an industrial setting.
July 10, 2018
Pulsed Electric Field in Potato Processing: Impact on Sustainability
A recent study on the impact of Pulsed Electric Field treatment (PEF) in the potato processing industry has shown substantial benefits in comparison to the regular process using conventional pre-heaters.
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Bosch has decided to sell it packaging business. Although Bosch Packaging Technology is among the largest manufacturers of packaging equipment world-wide, the company does not consider it its core business.
July 02, 2018
Bosch is looking for a new owner for its packaging business
Bosch has decided to sell it packaging business. Although Bosch Packaging Technology is among the largest manufacturers of packaging equipment world-wide, the company does not consider it its core business.
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Peter Grothues, Managing Director of the DLG Exhibitions Department
July 02, 2018
More international exhibitors signing up for Potato Europe 2018
PotatoEurope 2018, one of the top events for the international potato industry, returns to Germany on September 12 and 13.
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Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7. The Monsanto name will eventually dissapear.
June 06, 2018
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Potato planting at the PotatoEurope 2018 event venue in Lower Saxony, where Europe’s potato professionals will meet on September 12-13, 2018 is now completed.
May 16, 2018
Preparation for Potato Europe 2018 well underway
Preparations for this year's PotatoEurope exhibition are progressing well, with planting now complete at the event venue, Rittergut Bockerode farm, near Hanover in Germany
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Two potato packaging companies in Germany have been fined a total of ‎€ 13.2 million (USD 15.8 million) for price fixing related to their supplies to the Metro Supermarket group.
May 06, 2018
Two German Potato Packers fined ‎€13.2 million for price fixing
Two potato packaging companies in Germany have been fined a total of ‎€ 13.2 million (USD 15.8 million) for price fixing related to their supplies to the Metro Supermarket group.
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Old, dried up, green or strongly sprouting potatoes, as well as potato peels as snacks consisting mainly of potato peelings, are not suitable for consumption.
April 27, 2018
Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes: Sort out Green and excessively Sprouted Tubers
Following a case of poisoning caused by a potato dish, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is reminding people about the correct handling of potatoes.
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