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Facility of GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.
August 22, 2023
FPS Food Process Solutions Acquires GEM Equipment of Oregon as Part of Strategic Product Diversification
FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in freezing and cooling equipment, today announced it has acquired GEM Equipment of Oregon. This acquisition allows FPS to diversify its product offering to include GEM Equipment’s well-known fryers and blanchers.
Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial
August 22, 2023
Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial
Solynta's potato variety was the only one to survive the high late blight pressure in the field among three other commercial varieties planted alongside.
PACE to celebrate a record breaking year at British Potato 2023
August 22, 2023
PACE to celebrate a record breaking year at British Potato 2023
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of automated packing solutions will celebrate a record-breaking year at British Potato in November.
Haith at BP2021
August 21, 2023
Haith to unveil drying and box tippling innovations at British Potato 2023 (BP23)
The UK's leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment has announced it is launching several new products at this year's British Potato show. Event sponsors Haith Group will unveil its new potato dryer and the latest version of its Queen's Award-winning Rota-Tip at the November event.
An aerial view of the $415 million expansion project currently under way at Lamb Weston’s American Falls facility.
August 20, 2023
Inside Lamb Weston’s USD 415 Million American Falls expansion project
Lamb Weston is in the process of significantly expanding french fry production capacity at its American Falls facility, according to a story by Sean Ellis on Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s website.
Algifol to Debut at British Potato 2023
August 16, 2023
From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show
A biostimulant brand that is increasingly popular with potato growers will make its debut at this year’s British Potato show in Harrogate. Algifol, which is a seaweed-based biostimulant, will be on stand 123A in Hall 1 at the November event.
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WPC Receives Invitation to Deliver Address During the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference in Rome
August 16, 2023
World Potato Congress Receives Invitation to Deliver Address During the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference in Rome
Earlier in July, the World Potato Congress was honored to receive an invitation to deliver an address during the 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome, Italy.
Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes Seasoned with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®
August 16, 2023
Idahoan® Foods launches shredded potatoes with Bold flavors including Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®
Idahoan® Foods – the leading producer of quality, packaged potato products in the U.S.– expands its portfolio with the launch of Idahoan® Potato Shreds.
Reyco Systems Appoints Patrick Hester as Director of Sales and Marketing
August 16, 2023
Reyco Systems Appoints Patrick Hester as Director of Sales and Marketing
Reyco Systems, a growing name in the food processing equipment industry, is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to its team with the appointment of Patrick Hester as the Director of Sales and Marketing.
Harvested potatoes
August 10, 2023
Increasing demand for potatoes from Kurdistan in Gulf countries
Following a satisfactory experience with exporting potatoes to the United Arab Emirates in recent weeks, several other Gulf states are now lining up to buy the starchy vegetable produced from the farms of the Kurdistan Region
Potato Next new cooperative
August 10, 2023
PotatoNext is the name of the new Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock cooperative focused on table potatoes
Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock announced the name of the new, independent cooperative of common consumption potatoes: PotatoNext. This joint cooperative marks an important milestone in the potato industry and will be the result of a close collaboration between the three renowned companies.
Expanded API Now Available for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, Creating an Open Environment Benefiting Farmers and Their Partners.
August 10, 2023
Trimble Agriculture Cloud introduces expanded API, creating an open environment benefiting farmers and their partners
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