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Organic potatoes in the field
October 31, 2023
Big increase in United States potato crop expected
Last month, the North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) projected the US 2023 potato crop to come in at 429.6 million hundredweight (cwt), more than 37 million cwt more than last year's unusually small crop.
Enigma research helps growers tackle wireworm damage
October 31, 2023
Enigma research helps potato growers tackle wireworm damage
The Fera-led R&D project, Enigma I, is reporting impressive results halfway through its investigation into sustainable wireworm control – a pest issue causing significant annual yield losses in root vegetable and salad crops.
TNA Wetherill Park will further secure the global supply chain for complete confectionery line solutions.
October 31, 2023
Food processing and packaging equipment specialist TNA opens a third production facility in Sydney, Australia
TNA solutions, a market leader in integrated confectionery processing and packaging solutions, announces the addition of a third manufacturing site in Australia, at Wetherill Park, Sydney. This facility is focused on confectionery.
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October 31, 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate the 2nd World Food India 2023, Taking Place in New Delhi from November 3-5
The event is expected to see a footfall of 100,000, igniting innovation, showcasing global collaboration, and positioning India as the epicenter of the future in food processing!
(LR) Dirk Garos, Director of Strategy at Restrain and Daniel Caldiz, Former Global Director of Agronomy at McCain
October 31, 2023
Restrain launches new technology for potato storage in Latin America with a great event
On October 26th, in Balcarce, Argentina, the English company specialized in potato storage, Restrain, organized an event to launch their technology in the region.
Potatoes in retail
October 30, 2023
Potato Market Update 25th October - Irish Farmers' Association
Home consumption and retail sales continue to prosper with the current weather conditions increasing demand.
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FoodeQ presents CentreQ - A unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors
October 30, 2023
AURA Oil Recovery and CentreQ Measurement System by FoodeQ Transforming French Fry Production
AURA® oil recovery systems and CentreQ® unit measurement and control systems are the innovations by FoodeQ that are gaining rapid adoption, revolutionizing the industry and contributing to healthier, cost-effective, and more efficient French fry production.
Scott Anderson, science co-ordinator for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research station in Harrington, came up with the name for the 'Plowdown Challenge.'
October 30, 2023
Scientist challenges farmers to guess the yield of potato field grown without fertilizers
A scientist from Prince Edward Island has issued a challenge to Island farmers: Guess the yield of a potato field grown using only fertilizer left over from last year's crop.
There’s a New Type of Potato in Stores That’s So Creamy You Don’t Even Need Butter
October 30, 2023
New Organic Potato brand available at Whole Foods in the North-East United States: Upstate Abundance
If you’re looking to up your potato game this holiday season, you’re in luck. There’s a new potato variety in town, and it’s said to be so creamy that you don’t need to add butter, cream, or anything else to dress it up - it’s delicious right from the field.
UK farmers warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding
October 26, 2023
UK farmers warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding
Potato and cereal crops are likely to have been heavily damaged by the recent devastating floods across the United Kingdom, farmers have warned.
BEPPCO Both in 'Our Industry, Our Identity' exhibition in Mosul, Iraq!BEPPCO Both in 'Our Industry, Our Identity' exhibition in Mosul, Iraq!
October 26, 2023
Beirut Erbil for Potato Products company participates in 'Our Industry, Our Identity' exhibition in Mosul, Iraq!
In the presence of the Governor of Nineveh and the Turkish Consul, the second edition of 'Our Industry, Our Identity' exhibition opened in Mosul.
El precio de la papa en Ecuador aumentó más de un 30% en el último mes
October 25, 2023
El precio de la papa en Ecuador aumentó más de un 30% en el último mes
Según el listado de precios del mercado Mayorista de Ambato, el precio de la papa aumento entre un 30% y hasta un 50%—dependiendo de la variedad—en el último mes.
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October 19, 2023
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