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October 28, 2024
Brasil: fin de la cosecha en Vargem Grande
A pesar de las altas temperaturas y las dificultades en la siembra, el balance de la temporada es muy bueno.
Interpom 2024 for news
October 28, 2024
INTERPOM 2024: Energy boost for a potato sector in accelerated transition
INTERPOM is the most specialized indoor trade fair in Europe for the entire potato chain. From November 24 to 26, 2024, 330 exhibitors from 15 countries will welcome growers, contractors, processors, packers, buyers, and traders of fresh and processed potatoes to their stands at Kortrijk Xpo.
Eqraft®’s advanced potato packing line featuring the Combination Scale, Cratefiller, Boxfiller, Cartonfiller, Baxmatic, Bagfiller, and Sewing Lane, designed for efficiency and precisio
October 28, 2024
Eqraft: Turn-key Weighing and Packing Solutions in Agriculture
Eqraft® believes the future of agriculture lies in automation and smart technology. With its 40-year legacy in the industry, the Dutch machine builder is leading this technological revolution. They offer turn-key solutions for high-volume grading, weighing, and packing, helping agri factories worldwide to overcome daily challenges. 
(LR) Russell Redding, PA Sec. of Agriculture, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Alex Troyer, Co-founder of Folkland Foods.
October 27, 2024
Pennsylvania invests in Erie County Organic Potato Company 'Folkland Foods'
Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a USD 3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in the company.
Potato prices start from TRY 2 (USD 0.07) in the field and rise to TRY 10-15 (USD 0.35-0.53) in the market. Producers are at a loss
October 27, 2024
Potato Harvest Begins in Aksaray, Turkey
Potato harvest has begun in Aksaray, one of Turkey's top 10 provinces for potato production, where 80 percent of the population earns a living from agriculture and animal husbandry. Aksaray ranks first in many areas of animal husbandry in the country.
Royal Avebe starts potato campaign
October 26, 2024
Starch Potato Campaign Royal Avebe in Full Swing
Royal Avebe's starch potato campaign is in full swing. The initial results show good quality of the starch potatoes delivered. 
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Einride Partners with PepsiCo to Electrify US Frito-Lay Food Routes
October 26, 2024
Einride Partners with PepsiCo to Electrify US Frito-Lay Food Routes
Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo, with a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks live in Memphis, Tennessee.
Turnkey chips plant by Kuipers
October 26, 2024
Kuipers Food Processing Machinery to Showcase Snack and Frozen Food Solutions at Interpom 2024
Kuipers Food Processing Machinery will showcase at Interpom 2024, showcasing their advanced snack and frozen food processing solutions, including potato chip and French fry production plants.
Marel to acquire Wenger, a global leader in processing solutions for pet food, plant-based proteins, and aqua feed
October 24, 2024
Marel Hosts 2024 Potato Specialties Event After INTERPOM: Explore Flavor and Innovation
Marel, a global leader in food processing solutions, will hold an event entirely dedicated to Potato Specialties production equipment at its state-of-the-art Boxmeer Demo Center on November 27 and 28, 2024 (Right after Interpom)
October 24, 2024
Fairfields Farm: Potato harvest hit by rising costs and bad weather
Potato farmers have been hit by rising costs and bad weather affecting harvests. Robert Strathern, of Fairfields Farm at Wormingford, near Colchester, described a wet spring that delayed the harvest, making it a 'race against the clock and the weather.'
Organic potatoes in the field
October 23, 2024
Introducing the Potato Varieties newly registered in the Ukraine in 2024.
As of October 2024, 12 new potato varieties were added to the State Register of Plant Varieties Suitable for Distribution in Ukraine during 2024. Four of these varieties are of French selection, four are German, and four are Dutch.
RPE's Sweet Potato Portfolio of Products
October 23, 2024
RPE Launches Innovative Sweet Potato Program
RPE, a trusted leader in the fresh produce industry has announced the launch of its new comprehensive sweet potato program, tailored to meet growing market demands while maximizing efficiency for retail partners. 
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Yotam Guetta, New Head of Technology at Restrain
October 23, 2024
Restrain Appoints Yotam Guetta as New Head of Technology
Restrain, a supplier of sprout inhibition systems for potatoes in commercial storage based on ethylene, has announced the appointment of Yotam Guetta as the company’s new Head of Technology.
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October 22, 2024
Biofresh Safestore adds new features
The UK's leading potato sprout control technology provider has added two new features to its system. Biofresh Safestore now offers a CO2 monitor and Pulsed Start functionality on its ethylene potato sprout suppressant system.
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October 22, 2024
Hotraco Group acquired by Munters AB
The Hotraco group is acquired by Munters. Mooij Agro, supplier of potato storage solutions, is part of the Hotraco Group.
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October 22, 2024
Brasil: desarrollo de variedades nativas avanza y ganan presencia en el mercado
La adaptación al clima y los suelos sumado a las resistencias naturales para patologías locales hace que sean una gran opción, sobre todo para la agricultura orgánica y familiar.
Llegan 50 toneladas de semillas para fortalecer producción de papa nativa en Huánuco
October 22, 2024
Perú: apoyo gubernamental a productores con semilla de papa nativa
Varias localidades de la región de Huánuco se verán beneficiadas por 50 toneladas de semilla de papa nativa para estimular la producción.
Potato Sustainability Alliance for news
October 21, 2024
Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies and Grower Associates
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed seven new members to its organization since the first quarter of 2024. RPE, LLC becomes the third member of the Fresh Marketer Sector to join PSA, and will be offering access to PSAs annual on-farm self-assessment.

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