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Peter Poortinga, CEO of Solynta
September 15, 2023
Peter Poortinga appointed as CEO of hybrid potato company Solynta
Dutch innovative hybrid potato breeder Solynta announced that Peter Poortinga will join the company as Chief Executive Officer as per September 15.
Idaho Steel Products Nex-Gem Lab Former
September 14, 2023
Idaho Steel Products introduces the Nex-Gem Lab Former for potato specialties and more
Idaho Steel Products, a leader in innovative food processing solutions, is announced the launch of its latest groundbreaking creation – the Nex-Gem Lab Former.
Harvesting potatoes in the Netherlands in August 2023 (Courtesy: Dewulf)
September 14, 2023
Average potato production in North-western-Europe threatened by quality issues
The last 4 months was not easy going for the potato production in the NEPG region. But despite the difficult weather conditions, first yield estimates suggest a return to multi-year averages, with an estimated harvest of around 23 million tonnes of potatoes.
Princesa Amandine presenta su triple oferta de patatas para diferentes usos en Fruit Attraction
September 13, 2023
Princesa Amandine potatoes at Fruit Attraction in three stands and in three formats
Princesa Amandine will participate in Fruit Attraction (from October 3 to 5 at IFEMA Madrid) and can be found at the stands of three of its partners, Udapa (10G06, hall 10), Ibérica de Patatas (5E06, hall 5) and Campotec (8C08, stand Portugal Fresh 2023).
FAO Food Price Index drops in August, reversing the slight rebound of the previous month
September 13, 2023
FAO Food Price Index drops in August, reversing the slight rebound of the previous month
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 121.4 points in August 2023, down 2.6 points (2.1 percent) from July, reversing the rebound registered last month and pushing the index as much as 38.3 points (24.0 percent) below its peak reached in March 2022.
DUG Potato drink - Use as Milk
September 12, 2023
'DUG potato drink' challenges milk around the world with partnerships in China, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Poland
Veg of Lund continued its international expansion plans and launched the DUG brand plant-based milk in Germany, Poland, Japan, and Italy.
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Dewulf Certa 40 Integral
September 12, 2023
Looking back at Potato Europe 2023: Dewulf unveils Certa 40 Integral and MH 24x series with Scotts Evolution
The 2023 edition of Potato Europe took place in Kain (Doornik), Belgium, last week. There, the full-liner in potato cultivation machines unveiled innovations in its product lines for both planting and storage.
Marco Colombo, Global Category Director for Potatoes at TOMRA, Potato Europe 2023
September 12, 2023
TOMRA Food showcased new-generation, AI-Equipped TOMRA 3A Sorter at Potato Europe
Visitors to Potato Europe, the outdoor exhibition for potato cultivation and machinery (Tournai, Belgium, 6-7 September), were the first to see in action the latest-generation TOMRA 3A sorting machine.
Dick Hylkema, director of the Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie (NAO)
September 12, 2023
Dutch potato chain could play a very important international role
The Netherlands' development as an agricultural country and retaining enough farmland. And ensuring potatoes remain in Dutch consumers' minds.
Bauer introduces new E-series reel irrigators
September 12, 2023
Bauer introduces new E-series reel irrigators
New E-series reel irrigators from Bauer have several improved features to make operation and maintenance easier while maintaining the product’s outstanding reputation for strength, performance and durability
FPS and CMP Innovation Center, End2End Test Loop
September 12, 2023
FPS and CMP create innovation center to accelerate development of new technology for the food processing industry
Charlottetown Metal Products Ltd (CMP and FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) launch an Innovation Center located at CMP’s manufacturing complex on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
‘Climate breakdown’: 2023 likely to be hottest year humanity has experienced in EU Countries
September 10, 2023
‘Climate breakdown’: 2023 expected to be hottest year humanity has experienced
Scientists confirmed this week that summer 2023 was the hottest season the world has ever seen by a large margin. Europe is warming almost twice as fast as the global average, at about 2.2C above pre-industrial times.
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