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Late blight pathogen on a leaf.
September 23, 2023
Potatoes with the right antennas: Origin of novel broad resistance to late blight found in wild potato relatives
All over the world, huge quantities of crop protection agents are sprayed to control potato blight (Phytophthora infestans). European researchers find out more on the ongoing battle between the plant and its invader.
Blair Richardson, President & CEO of Potatoes USA, could provide a speech on Changing the Conversation About Potatoes.
September 23, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes Blair Richardson as a Board Member.
The World Potato Congress appoints Blair Richardson, President and CEO of Potatoes USA to the WPC board.
Quik’s Quality Potatoes facility
September 23, 2023
Exploring new markets with Quik’s Quality Potatoes
Over two years ago, Dutch family business Quik’s Quality Potatoes decided to invest in a new Eqraft packing line for their fresh potato department.
Scott Automation at the PPMA Show 2023 in Birmingham, UK
September 22, 2023
Scott Automation invites to discuss your next palletising project at the PPMA Show 2023 in Birmingham, UK
Come and visit Scott at the PPMA Show in Birmingham, stand H50 in Hall 5, from Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th of September. They will be presenting their complete portfolio of palletising solutions and latest case studies, including the new generation palletiser PAL 4.0 range.
Seed potatoes with small green sprouts
September 21, 2023
Challenging 2023 Season for European Seed Potatoes
The European seed potato industry has a long history of producing and supplying high-quality planting material to European and overseas growers.
A good season for Jersey Royals, but at what cost?
September 21, 2023
A good season for Jersey Royals, but at what cost?
Jersey Potato exporters were able to negotiate a better price from UK supermarkets this year to help cover rising costs but blight and poor weather meant it was still a difficult season.
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Minister Schreinemacher’s Visit to Tummers
September 21, 2023
Minister Schreinemacher visits Equipment manufacturer Tummers: A Glimpse into The World of Food Processing
After the Trade Mission in India joined by Prime Minister Mark Rutte last week, Tummers Food Processing Solutions was honored to welcome Minister Liesje Schreinemacher to Tummers Food Processing Solutions.
Ashley and Chris Gasperi loved the Grimm Spudnik products on display at the Aug. 24 Potato Field Day and Trade Show in Alliston. They said accessing high-quality scaled-down machinery in Kenya is difficult.
September 21, 2023
Kenyan seed potato producer Freshcrop Ltd inspired by potato cultivation in Ontario, Canada
Seven years ago, Chris and Ashley Gasperi planted four acres of potatoes on their idle land in Kenya.
Potato Europe 2023
September 19, 2023
Potato Europe 2023 attracts increasingly international crowd
Potato Europe 2023, recently held in Tournai, Belgium, became more international than we saw in the past years. Visitors from all around the world visited the event to see the latest European potato technologies.
Unveiling sustainable potato processing opportunities in India
September 19, 2023
Unveiling sustainable potato processing opportunities in India
Last week, Kiremko’s director, Paul Oosterlaken, and CEO, Bhavana Vishwanath, embarked on an exciting journey to India as part of the Dutch trade mission.
Royal HZPC group building
September 18, 2023
Cybercrime hits potato company Royal HZPC Group hard
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group B.V. became a target of a form of cybercrime. A large amount of money was transferred to a bank account of criminals.
Benedikt Cramer Managing Director at Restrain
September 18, 2023
Restrain appoints Benedikt Cramer as new Managing Director
Restrain, the world’s leading provider of ethylene-based sprout control solutions, has announced the appointment of Dr. Benedikt Cramer as its new Managing Director, while current MD Dirk Garos will take up the new role of Strategic Director.
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