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February 27, 2018
Russia plans construction of potato processing plant in Smolensk region
The administration of the Smolensk region in Russia wants to develop the region's economy. One of the investments is the construction of a plant for the processing of potatoes and the production of native and modified starch.
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TNA Eurasia LLC will be managed by Alexandra Simakova. She brings a strong background in the food and beverages sector and has worked for some of the world’s biggest packaging and food processing equipment suppliers.
August 14, 2017
Processing and packaging solution specialist tna opens new office in Russia
Processing and packaging solution specialist tna is bolstering its on-the-ground customer support in Russia with the opening of a new office, located right in the heart of one of Moscow’s key central business districts and within easy reach of the airport.
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The ratio between potato input and product output suggests this is a processing facility for the production of french fries.
July 07, 2017
Start construction potato processing plant in Tyumen region (Russia) reported
Russia's online construction journal Construction.RU has reported the start of the construction of a potato processing plant in the Tyumen region, presumably a french fry plant.
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Interest in potatoes at the highest level: the president of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minikhanov, is visiting a potato farm in Arsk (Courtesy: President of Republic of Tatarstan)
June 27, 2017
A potato processing plant is planned to be built in Tatarstan, Russia
According to Russian media, a modern processing potato plant is planned to be built in the Arskii district of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan.
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July 25, 2016
Record high potato prices in Russia
In Russia, potatoes have hit record high prices due to supplies being imported and a lack of vegetable storage.
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Aim of the newly created Joint Venture is to invest in a new French fry plant in Lipetsk in order to support key customers in the rapidly growing Russian (foodservice) market with french fries.
June 28, 2016
Lamb Weston / Meijer partners with Belaya Dacha to serve the Russian market with frozen potato products
Lamb Weston / Meijer announced that they have signed an agreement with the Russian company Belaya Dacha to establish a new joint venture partnership to serve the Russian market.
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Screenshot of the newly launched Russian language website of TOMRA Sorting Food
June 09, 2016
TOMRA Sorting Food launches a Russian language website and a new video platform
TOMRA Sorting Food launches a Russian langcode website as well as an easily accessible new video platform
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Ishida delivers packaging systems to Russian Snacks manufacturer KDV Group
July 08, 2015
Ishida delivers packaging systems to Russian Snacks manufacturer KDV Group
Ishida reports on their delivery of its Ishida Atlas Packaging Systems to Russia’s largest snack producer, KDV Group.
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Herbert appoints distributor to promote Herbert equipment in Russia
November 13, 2014
Herbert appoints Rusbana Engineering to promote Herbert equipment in Russia
Herbert Engineering has appointed Moscow-based Rusbana Engineering as a distributor for Russia and surrounding countries.
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Lorenz-Snackworld to build potato chips plant in Russia, Tula region.
October 26, 2014
Lorenz-Snackworld to build potato chips plant in Russia, Tula region.
According to a news item in Freshplaza,the German company Lorenz Snackworld is planning to build a potato processing plant in the Tula region (Russia)
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Potato Storage, Chips Processing planned for Ingushetia
October 05, 2014
Potato Storage, Chips Processing planned for Ingushetia
A large potato storage as well as a chips processing plant are planned in Ingushetia (Russian Federation)
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Twelve McDonald's restaurants in Russia now closed by authorities
August 29, 2014
Twelve McDonald's restaurants in Russia now closed by authorities
The number of McDonald’s Corp.’s restaurants that are either being shut down or inspected by the Russian consumer regulator has grown steadily over the past several days as tensions between Moscow and the West intensified after Kiev accused Russia of invading Ukraine.
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Russia no longer includes seed potatoes in import ban
August 27, 2014
Russia no longer includes seed potatoes in import ban
In a reversal of policy, the Russian government last week modified its prohibition on several types of food imports from the United States, Canada, the EU, and other Western countries to allow for the importation of seed potatoes.
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Russia bans agricultural imports from west in tit-for-tat sanctions move
August 07, 2014
Russia bans agricultural imports from west in tit-for-tat sanctions move
Vladimir Putin has banned the import of agricultural goods from countries that have imposed sanctions on Russia in a tit-for-tat move that deepens the economic standoff between the Kremlin and the west.
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Russia to end Dutch Potato ban
February 20, 2014
Russia to end Dutch Potato ban
Russia will start importing Dutch seed potatoes again, once a quality inspection has deemed them suitable. This could mean a 10 million euro export opportunity for companies.
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Lamb Weston goes for Gold in Sochi
February 19, 2014
Lamb Weston goes for Gold in Sochi
Wondering who made the french fries for Sochi - fried to a nice GOLDEN colour - the colour most craved for by all athletes and their supporters?
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Russia still says no to potato and seed sector
February 18, 2014
Russia still says no to potato and seed sector
The expectations were positive, but the doors to Russia are still closed for the European potato and seed potato sector.
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Gain report: Overview of Potato Supply and Demand in Russia
November 30, 2013
Gain report: Overview of Potato Supply and Demand in Russia
Russia is a huge producer of potatoes and is the third largest potato producer in the world. In 2012, Russia produced 29.5 million metric tons of potatoes. Only 13% is produced by agricultural enterprises: 79% is produced by private households.
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