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Packaging Specialist Fox Solutions onboards Ben Bliven as senior manufacturing and operations manager
Packaging Specialist Fox Solutions has appointed Ben Bliven as the new Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager.
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August 23, 2024
Perú: lucha por preservar genética nativa en peligro
En Perú la defensa de los tradicionalismos productivos va muy de la mano con le herencia cultural y lo que la papa allí representa.
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August 23, 2024
Brasil: tendencia de precios
La sensibilidad de los mercados persiste y los precios vuelven a aumentar en los principales mercados del país, aunque con diferencias.
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August 21, 2024
Argentina: tendencias en la producción agroecologica
Entre 70 y 80 mil hectáreas de papa se producen por año en Argentina. De estas un pequeño pero creciente porcentaje es agroecologico.
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August 21, 2024
EU potato production: downward trend but uptick in 2023
In 2023, the EU harvested 48.3 million tons of potatoes, a slight increase from 2022, but 36.7% less than in 2000. Germany, France, and the Netherlands accounted for over half of the production.
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August 21, 2024
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August 19, 2024
Future Snacks Trends
During the last few years, significant growth has been observed in the snack sector, prompting widespread interest in future snack trends
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August 19, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduces Three Innovative Potato Varieties Among 109 New Crop Strains
Developed by ICAR's Central Potato Research Institute, these new potato varieties aim to boost production, processing potential, and adaptability to warmer climates.
Dr. Nigel Crump, Chairman of Potatoes Australia Ltd., and Sonia Waterson, Executive Officer, officially open the 12th World Potato Congress 2024, greeting guests at the event.
August 19, 2024
Reliving World Potato Congress 2024: A Grand Opening and Culinary Celebration
Potatoes Australia Ltd took great pride in hosting the 12th World Potato Congress 2024. Potatoes Australia Ltd. Chairman Dr. Nigel Crump and Potatoes Australia Ltd. Executive Officer, Sonia Waterson welcomed guests to the event for the official opening.
Technicians at Picketa Systems in Fredericton, New Brunswick, prepare and test equipment used in the LENS platform for precision nutrient management in agriculture.
August 19, 2024
Introducing Custom Critical Levels – A New Way to Elevate Your Potato Fertilizer Strategy
Picketa Systems is thrilled to introduce a significant new feature for our LENS platform: Custom Critical Levels. This innovation provides agronomists unprecedented control over nutrient management, making it easier than ever to optimize crop health and maximize yields.
The potato breeder NORIKA GmbH from Groß Lüsewitz on the Baltic coast in Germany is preparing a generational change. An eventful and prosperous professional life is coming to an end for the retiring Managing Director Wolfgang Walter.
August 19, 2024
German potato breeder Norika completes leadership generation change
The potato breeder NORIKA GmbH from Groß Lüsewitz on the Baltic coast in Germany is preparing a generational change. An eventful and prosperous professional life is coming to an end for the retiring Managing Director Wolfgang Walter.
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August 16, 2024
Reading Bakery Systems Hires Industry Veteran David Welch as Sales Manager, Europe
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a global leader in snack production systems, has appointed baking industry veteran David Welch as their new Sales Manager for Europe.
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