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Russian retail may offer economy-class potatoes and cucumbers for sale
February 04, 2021
Russian retail may offer economy-class potatoes and cucumbers for sale
The Potato Union of Russia sent a letter to the Association of Retail Companies (AKORT) and the Union of Independent Networks (SNS), in which it proposed introducing “economy-class” tubers into the assortment.
The company has an ambitious growth strategy and has started a study to expand production capacity.
December 08, 2020
Lamb Weston / Meijer acquires majority share in Russia’s first large scale French fries factory
Lamb Weston / Meijer strengthened its position in the frozen processed potato market in Russia with the acquisition of a majority share of its existing joint venture with the Belaya Dacha Group. The joint venture owns Russia’s largest French fries factory.
Lamb Weston Meijer wants to increase its stake in Belaya Dacha's Lipetsk plant
November 03, 2020
Lamb Weston Meijer wants to increase its stake in Belaya Dacha's Lipetsk plant
The leadership of the Dutch company Lamb Weston Meijer, LWM CIS B.V., asked the Federal Antimonopoly Service to give it preliminary consent to acquire 39,38% of LLC Lamb Weston Belaya Dacha.
PepsiCo launched a new line for the production of chips in the Moscow region
October 23, 2020
PepsiCo launched a new line for the production of chips in the Moscow region
According to the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Science of the Moscow Region, the tenth production line was launched at the PepsiCo enterprise in the Kashirsky District (Frito Lay Manufacturing LLC). It will produce Lay's ® chips. The production capacity of the line is more than 5 thousand tons of finished products per year.
Russian Federation increased potato exports by 36 percent
October 16, 2020
Russian Federation increased potato exports by 36 percent
In the first nine months of this year, Russia exported 254,8 thousand tons of potatoes (food and seed), which is almost 36% more than in the same period last year.
Harvesting, prices and future plans: the potato situation in the regions of Russia
October 10, 2020
The 2020 potato harvest in the various regions of Russia
Since the start of autumn, potato producers in the regions of Russia have been facing many challenges, new and old. In the Russian Federation, the average annual volume of potatoes used for food purposes is estimated to be at 13-14 million tons, which makes potato one of the most important crops in Russia. In this article, we present information about the potato situation in various regions of Russia.
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Andrei Travnikov, Governor of the Novosibirsk Region (left) and Neil Sturrock, President of PepsiCo Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Central Asia (right) unveil the first stone of Pepsico Russia's Novosibirsk plant.
September 17, 2020
Pepsico Russia has officially started construction of a savory snacks plant in Novosibirsk
Pepsico Russia has officially started the construction of a savory snack plant in Novosibirsk, its third such plant in Russia. The plant will start production end 2021 and produce Lays potato chips and 'CrunchTeam' croutons.
More than 64 thousand tons of potatoes processed in the Moscow region
September 16, 2020
More than 64 thousand tons of potatoes processed in the Moscow region
The Moscow region is the leader in potato processing in the Russian Federation in the first half of this year. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Andrei Razin.
McCain Foods plans its first plant in Russia for the production of french fries in the Tula region
July 01, 2020
McCain Foods plans its first plant in Russia for the production of french fries in the Tula region
According to the Russian newspaper 'Kommersant', a new large producer of french fries is making plans to enter Russia. The Canadian company McCain Foods created a structure for the construction of a plant in the Uzlovaya special economic zone (SEZ) in the Tula region and is already working on a project.
Potato seed-breeding center will be built in the Tomsk region
March 24, 2020
Potato breeding center will be built in the Tomsk region, Russia
The plans for its creation were considered by an interdepartmental commission for the implementation of investment projects in the agricultural sector under the leadership of the Deputy Governor of the Tomsk Region for agro-industrial complex
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 'Lorch Potato Research Institute', an international industry event will be organized in Russia: 'Potato Industry 2020'
February 26, 2020
International potato industry to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 'Lorch Potato Research Institute'
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 'Lorch Potato Research Institute', an international industry event will be organized in Russia: 'Potato Industry 2020'
Heat and Control Strengthens Global Footprint with New Russian Office
February 23, 2020
Heat and Control Strengthens Global Footprint with New Russian Office
Processing Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control announces the opening of their newest office in Moscow,
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