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FAO Food Price fell further in January mainly on lower wheat and maize prices
February 07, 2024
FAO Food Price fell further in January mainly on lower wheat and maize prices
The FAO Food Price Index*(FFPI) stood at 118.0 points in January 2024, down 1.2 points (1.0 percent) from its revised December level, as decreases in the price indices for cereals and meat more than offset an increase in the sugar price index, while those for dairy and vegetable oils only registered slight adjustments.
Las malas condiciones climatológicas has provocado que más de 11.000 hectáreas de patata se hayan quedado sin sacar.
February 07, 2024
Europa: condiciones adversas en el norte afectan disponibilidad de semilla en el sur
Cerrada la campaña 2023, los datos indican que la producción en el norte de Europa crece a pesar de las grandes perdidas por situaciones climáticas y sanitarias. Holanda es el país más damnificado.
A ban on exports of P.E.I. potatoes to the U.S. last fall led to the destruction of hundreds of millions of pounds of potatoes. (Courtesy: Mary Kay Sonier/PEI Potato Board)
February 07, 2024
La Isla Principe Eduardo vuelve al mercado mundial
Después de años fuera de la escena mundial tras la detección de la sarna verrugosa en sus campos, la Isla Principe Eduardo se dispone a reclamar el podio como productora de elite.
Potatoes with other vegetables
February 07, 2024
Argentina: mercado impredecible ante reformas en política económica
En el Mercado Central de Buenos Aires la oferta abunda, la demanda es poca, pero los precios no paran de subir.
Organic potatoes in the field
February 07, 2024
México: aumenta importación de EE.UU en detrimento de producción nacional
La producción nacional en México pierde terreno ante la papa importada de Estados Unidos. Los productores temen por la incidencia tanto económica como fitosanitaria.
Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!
February 06, 2024
Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!
In season 2023, potato growers in North-western Europe were confronted with difficult weather conditions, a high disease pressure and rising costs.
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New frying line to make Belgian fries even tastier
February 06, 2024
New pilot frying line to make Belgian fries even tastier
Nothing as Belgian as a tasty packet of fries. But sustainably producing fries requires a lot of knowledge, development and collaboration with companies and researchers.
Potato Chip Manufacturer Utz Quality Foods doubled headcount in acquired plant
February 05, 2024
Utz Brands Announces Sale of Brands and Assets to 'Our Home'
Utz Brands, Inc., a leading US based manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has announced that certain of its subsidiaries including Utz Quality Foods, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of certain assets and brands to Our Home™
Dr Markus Schlagbauer, CEO and Matthias Jeindl, Founder + Partner are shaping the future of Insort.
February 05, 2024
Insort Names Markus Schlagbauer as New CEO
Insort, the leading provider of innovative sorting solutions for the food industry, announces a significant change in the company‘s management.
Kate Trufitt’s six month journey at the helm of Potatoes NZ
February 05, 2024
Kate Trufitt’s six month journey at the helm of Potatoes New Zealand
Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm.
Potatoes in the market
February 05, 2024
Brasil: aumenta el ritmo de cosecha y caen los precios
Caen los precios en Brasil debido a que disminuyeron las lluvias y pudo avanzarse con la cosecha.
Kellanova North America Plant
February 05, 2024
Kellanova set to achieve 90 percent renewable electricity across North America in 2024
Kellanova has announced that the maker of Pringles® is on track to reach its goal of creating a climate-positive future
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