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June 04, 2012
Karnataka announces special package for potato growers
The Karnataka Government has announced a Rs 17.5-crore special package for potato growers of seven districts, who have suffered crop loss due to destruction by pests.
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May 15, 2012
Potato prices increase by nearly 50% in India
The government may be pressing the panic buttons due to spiralling food prices, but it failed to read the writing on the wall five months ago when thousands of farmers across Haryana, Punjab and UP set ablaze hundreds of tonnes of potatoes on the streets to protest low prices and mounting losses due to a glut.
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Man Mohan Malik, Chairman Himalya International Limited speaking in the presence of Hon. CM of Gujarat Mr. Modi, on the occassion of Inauguration of the newly built food processing plant, processing dairy, frozen appetizers, growing fresh mushrooms and ve
April 29, 2012
India's biggest food processing plant ‘Himalya Fresh' inaugurated
The Chief Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's biggest food processing plant ‘Himalya Fresh' near Vadnagar of Mahesana district today.
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April 27, 2012
Pakistani potatoes rescue Indian consumers
With potato prices at Rs 20 a kg in retail in the domestic market, traders from northern India have started to import Pakistani potatoes that are 20% to 40% cheaper.
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Potato prices rising in India due to lower supplies
April 26, 2012
Potato prices rising in India due to lower supplies
After plummeting to a record low two months back, the retail price of potatoes has risen sharply due to lower supplies.
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McCain Foods to launch more items to double business in India
April 08, 2012
McCain Foods to launch more items to double business in India
McCain Foods India recently said it will increase its product offerings in India and enhance manufacturing capacity accordingly as it looks to double business every year.
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April 01, 2012
West Bengal potato growers see better prices at last
After witnessing record low prices for the new crop in the beginning of harvest season this year, a majority of potato farmers in West Bengal now have a reason to cheer. Wholesale prices of the new crop (Jyoti variety), which were ruling at around Rs ...
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March 28, 2012
Tyrrell's Potato Crisps plans to double in India next year
The UK-based Tyrrells Potato Crisps is embarking on an expansion drive in India with plans to partner with hotel chains and increase its presence in modern retail trade outlets.
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World Potato Congress welcomes International Advisor representing India
March 28, 2012
World Potato Congress welcomes International Advisor representing India
Allan Parker, President and CEO of World Potato Congress, Inc., announced the appointment of Dr. Bir Pal Singh, Director of the Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, India, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee.
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March 19, 2012
Inter-state potato marketing system inaugurated in Assam (India)
In Assam, a state in north east of India, an Inter State Potato Marketing System was successfully inaugurated by Assam Agriculture, Horticulture &Food Processing Minister Mr. Nilamoni Sen Deka at Gingia, Biswanath Chariali for the benefit of its potato growers.
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March 05, 2012
Farmers preferring sugarcane production to potatoes in Meerut this year
Potato production numbers may fall this year in Meerut. Experts blame degrading congenial weather conditions and more farmers opting for cane plantation instead of potato as reasons behind the drop. At present, Uttar Pradesh accounts for approximately...
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February 27, 2012
30.000 Indian farmers farming for Pepsico next year.
PepsiCo expects the number of Indian farmers, from whom it sources different produce, to reach 30,000 by the end of next year, up 25 per cent from the existing pool. The company works with farmers across nine states, including Punjab, Maharashtra and ...
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February 24, 2012
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February 14, 2012
Punjab potato crop yield suffer due to rain
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February 09, 2012
BMA Nederland to install a second potato flake line for Merino Industries
BMA Nederland BV will install a second potato flake line for Merino. Merino Industries Ltd. is one of the most successful potato flake producers in India. The company is situated in Hapur near New Delhi.
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February 03, 2012
Punjab potato growers expect sharp decline in yield
Punjab potato growers, who dumped their produce on the road last December in protest against low rates, expect a sharp fall in output of the tuber, with 20-30 per cent of the crop getting damaged due to unfavourable weather conditions last month.
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February 02, 2012
EU team visits India to inspect potato crop
A European Union (EU) team is touring Punjab to examine whether the state’s potato crop is pest-free, with the government pushing hard for access to the European market.
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January 26, 2012
PepsiCo to step up potato procurement in West Bengal
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