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July 10, 2023
United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) crop update per July 6, 2023: Optimism everywhere
The potato crop in Canada is in varying stages - from emergence to touching between rows. Potato growers everywhere are optimistic for the good growing conditions needed to move this crop in its early life stages.
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July 10, 2023
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) highlights the role of Frozen Food in Reducing Food Waste
Publications from the Cornell University Dyson School of Business and market research firm 210 Analytics cast light on the lower waste rates of frozen food and how consumers are utilizing frozen food to fight back against waste, respectively.
Veg of lund receives a Swedish patent protecting the company's plant-based ice cream
July 10, 2023
Veg of Lund signs letter of intent to sell its DUG potato based dairy alternatives in China
Veg of Lund has signed a Letter of Intent with Haofood Shanghai Food Technology Co., Ltd. The companies will cooperate with the common goal of selling, marketing and distributing Veg of Lund’s products - potato based dairy alternatives - under the DUG® brand in China early in 2024.
Jianmin Xie, International Advisor at World Potato Congress Inc
July 09, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes Jianmin Xie as International Advisor.
The World Potato Congress Inc. Board Of Directors announced Mr. Jianmin Xie in a key role as an International Advisor.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)
July 08, 2023
Potato acreage in North-western Europe up 2 to 3 percent. Questions about total production remain
The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimate the area of ware potatoes has increased by 2 to 3%. This is slightly higher than the record in 2020, when it was 522.000 ha for the EU-4 (NL, BE, DE, FR).
AVR targets the used market with their new brand AVR Green Select
July 08, 2023
AVR targets the market of its used agricultural machinery with a new brand: AVR Green Select
To actively take charge of its products on the used market, AVR is launching a dedicated team and accompanying brand for its used agricultural machinery: AVR Green Select.
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Delhi HC dismisses PepsiCo appeal against order revoking potato variety registration
July 08, 2023
Delhi High Court dismisses appeal by Pepsico against order revoking potato variety registration
The potato variety FL-2027 (commercial name FC-5) used for the production of potato chips was registered by PepsiCo India Holdings in India and the registration was granted in February 2016 under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001, but the registration was revoked in 2021.
FAO Food Price Index continues to fall
July 08, 2023
FAO Food Price Index continues to fall
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 122.3 points in June 2023, down 1.7 points (1.4 percent) from May, continuing the downward trend and averaging as much as 37.4 points (23.4 percent) below the peak it reached in March 2022.
Potato industry of Alberta contributes CAD 2.87 Billion to the economy of Canada, according to PGA report
July 07, 2023
Potato industry of Alberta contributes CAD 2.87 Billion to the economy of Canada, according to PGA report
Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) announced today the release of its landmark study on the economic impact the potato industry in Alberta. The report, entitled The Alberta Potato Industry – Growing Success in 2022 outlines the significant growth of Alberta’s potato industry in recent years and documents its economic impact on our economy.
NPC Releases 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook
July 06, 2023
National Potato Council 2023 Yearbook offers detailed insight in the United States industry and its achievements
The NPC 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook highlighting progress on NPC’s national legislative, regulatory, and marketing priorities. The Yearbook also features updated US and world potato production and consumption stats, grower and industry contact information, position statements, and program overviews.
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)
July 06, 2023
PepsiCo collaborates with Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence to shape responsible AI standards
PepsiCo, Inc. announced a collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, an organization dedicated to guiding and building the future of artificial intelligence.
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July 06, 2023
McCrum: The success and legacy behind a thriving potato processing operation in Maine
There aren't many farms in Maine that can boast they've been owned by the same family for more than 130 years. One of those is the McCrums.
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