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Anuga Select India & Anuga FoodTec India 2024: A Resounding Success, Sparking New Business Opportunities and Industry Innovations
September 05, 2024
Anuga Select India and Anuga FoodTec India 2024: A Resounding Success, Sparking New Business Opportunities and Industry Innovations
The conclusion of Anuga Select India and Anuga FoodTec India 2024 in Mumbai represents a significant milestone, reaffirming its role as a leading force in advancing and elevating the food and beverage sector. 
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September 05, 2024
Dewulf shows its full line of agricultural machinery at Potato Europe 2024
Dewulf, a prominent manufacturer of agricultural machinery for potato cultivation, will present and demonstrate an extensive range of equipment at Potato Europe 2024 in France. This top European agricultural show focused on potato, will be held on September 11 and 12 in Villers-Saint-Christophe (Aisne, France), halfway between Lille and Paris.
Potatoes in the market
September 04, 2024
Brasil: precios sensibles al clima
En Belo Horizonte el aumento por las lluvias del fin de semana fue de hasta un 18%.
CJ Foods' O-right Tempeh Chips
September 03, 2024
CJ Foods Launched Nutrient-rich O-right Tempeh Chips
CJ Foods has announced the launch of its new high-protein snack, O-right Tempeh Chips, in Thailand.
It’s Just One Week from Now: Visit Omnivent Techniek at Potato Europe 2024
September 02, 2024
Just One Week from Now: Visit Omnivent Techniek at Potato Europe 2024
Potato Europe 2024 will be held on September 11th and 12th, 2024, in Villers-Saint-Christophe (Aisne, France). Potato Europe is an annual event for the European potato industry, organized in Germany, Belgium, France, or the Netherlands. 
Idahoan® Tapatío® Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes
September 02, 2024
Hot potatoes: Idahoan® Foods releases Tapatío® Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Bacon Cheddar Potato Shreds
Idahoan® Foods introduces two new bold mashed potato products, sure to be your latest snack obsessions!
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Hans Huistra and Gerard Backx, the new and former CEO of HZPC
September 02, 2024
Hans Huistra takes over as new CEO of Royal HZPC Group as Gerard Backx steps back
As of today, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group welcomes Hans Huistra as its new CEO. Colleagues from all of Royal HZPC Group's global locations (HZPC, STET and ZOS) had the opportunity to gain a first impression of Hans Huistra in a broadcasted meeting.
Potato Days UK covers 20 hectares
September 02, 2024
Potato Days United Kingdom: Free field event for potato growers kicks off this week in Nocton
On Wednesday, 4 September, at Nocton, Lincolnshire, the new Potato Days UK will be kicking off, offering a full two-day programme of exhibition, trial plots, professional programme, and live machinery demonstrations. Visitors enter for free on both days, 4 and 5 September, with prior registration needed.
España: precios duplican el promedio de los últimos cinco años
September 02, 2024
España: precios duplican el promedio de los últimos cinco años
Menor producción y en general menor oferta mantienen la tendencia alcista cuyos números sorprenden.
Potato LEAF Awards 2024-25 Scholarship to Xiuyan Zhang
September 01, 2024
Potato LEAF Awards 2024-25 Scholarship to Xiuyan Zhang for her potato disease research
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced Xiuyan Zhang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, as the recipient of the organization’s 2024-25 Academic Scholarship. 
Key Technology Appoints Ricardo Andrade as Director of Latin American Sales
September 01, 2024
Key Technology Appoints Ricardo Andrade as Director of Latin American Sales
Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, announces the appointment of Ricardo Andrade to Director of Latin American Sales.
Gerard Backx, CEO of HZPC Holland, was elected as the new chair of the Board of Breeders Trust.
September 01, 2024
Shortages in the Dutch Seed Potato Market: HZPC's Strategic Response
Gerard Backx, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, says there is an imbalance in the Dutch seed potato market. He expects less volume of these potatoes to be available this season. Although there is a good tuber count in many areas, and the harvest should be successful, the wet summer significantly damaged some areas.
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August 29, 2024
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