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Last week the Brazilian Government has decided to impose an anti-dumping duty on frozen potatoes (tariff code 2004.10.00; mostly frozen french fries) imported from Germany, Belgium, France and The Netherlands.
May 13, 2024
Potato Processor HyFun Foods announces Ambitious Expansion Plans
Hyfun, manufacturer of frozen potato products - such as french fries - based in India announces plans for THREE new processing plants. The new investment will focus on the Indian market. Currently, 70% of Hyfun's revenue comes from exports.
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May 13, 2024
Kanchan Metals: Revolutionizing food processing with innovation at Snack & BakeTec 2024
As one of India's leading providers of food processing solutions, Kanchan Metals is preparing to exhibit its latest innovations tailored for various segments of the food industry at the Snack & BakeTec exhibition, slated to take place from 5 to 7 June at Yashobhoomi (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi.
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May 13, 2024
Calcium Can Protect Potato Plants from Bacterial Wilt
Scientists have discovered that calcium plays a significant role in enhancing the resistance of potato plants to bacterial wilt. This disease causes worldwide losses of potatoes costing USD 19 billion per year.
Seeds of Transformation: Empowering Rwanda's Farmers through Innovative Potato Varieties and Sustainable Agricultural Practices
May 13, 2024
Cultivating Innovation: Transforming Rwanda’s potato industry with new varieties
The lack of quality seed for improved varieties has been attributed to the limited capacity of seed multipliers to produce enough to meet farmer’s demands.
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May 13, 2024
Brasil: mercados afectados por las lluvias y la escasez
Se mantienen altos los precios debido a restricciones en la oferta. Todavía se desconoce el impacto total de las lluvias en el sur.
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May 13, 2024
Perú: precios bajos debido a sobreproducción
Los buenos precios de venta durante el 2023 alentaron una sobreproducción en el 2024 de la cual muchos productores ya se lamentan.
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Ante la creciente escasez de suministro de semillas, la cooperativa UDAPA tiene previsto impulsar su línea de producción propia de patata de siembra certificada que lleva dando servicio a sus socios 16 años.
May 13, 2024
España: crecimiento en la producción demanda nuevos esquemas de suministro de semilla
La cantidad de hectáreas de producción en España deberá duplicarse en el futuro cercano, realidad que parece incompatible con los problemas de suministro de semilla.
Lamb Weston actualmente ocupa decenas de cuadrillas de operarios de la construcción
May 13, 2024
Argentina: Lamb Weston retrasada con la apertura de su nueva planta industrial
Las trabas en las importaciones han dificultado el cumplimiento de los tiempos previstos para la inauguración. La nueva fecha tentativa sería en el 2025.
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May 13, 2024
CIP’s USD 20 Million India Regional Center Plans in Final Stages
The proposal has passed through negotiations and advanced to the Agriculture Ministry’s 100-Day Agenda.
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May 12, 2024
Hungritos' Successful Stint at FHA Singapore 2024
Indian-origin brand Hungritos had an extremely successful run at the recently concluded FHA Singapore 2024. Hungritos used FHA Singapore as a launchpad for its latest innovation Potato Scoops that garnered lot of interest from visitors.
Mr. Shaaban, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Beirut Erbil Company, during his congratulations to the Dutch Consul on King’s Day and the staff of the Dutch Consulate in Erbil.
May 12, 2024
Beirut Erbil Company was the official sponsor of the Dutch King's Day 2024 celebration held in Erbil
Beirut Erbil Company producers of international quality snacks in Iraq, was the sponsor of Dutch King's Day celebration held in Erbil on the evening of Sunday, April 28, 2024.
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May 12, 2024
Potato Sustainability Alliance Releases 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) announced the release of its 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report, communicating sustainability results gathered from 420 growers representing 589,120 potato acres across the U.S. and Canada. 
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