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PepsiCo Names Emerging Snack Startup CHUZA as Winner of the 2023 Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition
November 14, 2023
PepsiCo Names Emerging Snack Startup CHUZA as Winner of the 2023 Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition
PepsiCo announced Mexican-inspired snack company, CHUZA as the winner of the eighth class of the Greenhouse Accelerator.
Tecnología coreana fortalece la producción de papa a través de semillas certificadas.
November 14, 2023
Bolivia: desarrollos tecnológicos para el cultivo de papa
En Bolivia, dos organizaciones publico-privadas desarrollaron un proyecto de comunidades modelo de producción de papa con el fin de actualizar los métodos de trabajo en el país.
FAO Food Price Index continues to drop, but at a slower pace
November 13, 2023
FAO Food Price Index continues to drop, but at a slower pace
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 120.6 points in October 2023, down 0.7 points (0.5 percent) from September, continuing the downward trend and standing 14.8 points (10.9 percent) below its corresponding value a year ago.
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November 13, 2023
With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices
Bangladesh Commerce Ministry, in a report, says high prices are the result of price manipulation by a syndicate of cold-storage owners.
Food Systems Transformation Symposium
November 13, 2023
Agrico and SeedNL offer inspiring Symposium on Food Systems Transformation
During the international symposium Food Systems Transformation, experts advocated for a more strategic and long-term vision on providing food security and the need for transformation of current food systems.
Zsofia Szendrei, professor in MSU's Department of Entomology
November 13, 2023
Research team led by MSU scientist receives USD 6 million USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems
A research team has received a USD 6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect pest management strategies for United States potato production systems.
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Douglas (Doug) Harley, Group Managing Director of Alexander Harley Seeds Ltd
November 13, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes New International Advisors
The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is pleased to welcome Douglas Harley and Derek Roulston as International Advisors.
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November 13, 2023
Venezuela: en tres estados ya no se produce papa para industria
En Venezuela, la producción de papa pierde terreno en por lo menos tres estados debido a disrupciones en la cadena de suministro de la semilla.
Melendez Potatoes
November 13, 2023
State policy: Peru promotes law to stimulate the industrialization of potatoes
In Peru, a law promoting the industrialization of potatoes has been enacted to create favorable conditions for investment and stimulate agro-industrial developments.
LAY’S® and Matt James Celebrate Friendsgiving with Mashed Potatoes Made from Lay’s Potato Chips.
November 09, 2023
LAY'S® and Matt James Celebrate Friendsgiving with Mashed Potatoes Made from Lay's Potato Chips
Friendsgiving season is here and Lay's® – America's favorite potato chip – is central to the dinner table with the brand's spin on the viral cooking hack turning Lay's potato chips into a favorite side dish: mashed potatoes.
AVR Deutschland
November 09, 2023
Belgium based agricultural potato equipment manufacturer AVR announces expansion into Germany
One year before AVR's 175th anniversary, the Belgian agricultural potato equipment manufacturer has announced a significant expansion of the company: the opening of a new branch in Germany.
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November 09, 2023
Cuba: la región de Sancti Spíritus se adelanta en su siembra de papa agroecológica
Cuba se encuentra próxima a la temporada de siembra de papas y por tercer año seguido la región de Santi Spíritu, en el centro de la isla, se incluye al programa de papa agroecologica del país.
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