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How Agristo have kept Brexit impact to a minimum
June 30, 2023
Frozen Potato manufacturer Agristo explains how they have kept Brexit impact to a minimum
Agristo is now a good 2 years into the finalization of Brexit. The French Fry company can look back up to this day and safely say Agristo has done everything to uphold one of its core values, which is to service and unburden their clients in any way possible.
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June 29, 2023
Pepsico 2022 ESG summary: progress toward PEP+ Goals
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) published its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary, sharing the first full year of reporting since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) in 2021.
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June 29, 2023
SNAC International Announces SNX 2024
Serving as a complement to SNAXPO, SNX is SNAC International’s education and collaboration forum designed to spark dialogue, innovation, and growth, helping snack brands and manufacturers build deeper relationships across the entire supply chain.
SFW is introduced their new Chief Operating Officer, Robert Sperry
June 29, 2023
Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) introduces their new Chief Operating Officer, Robert Sperry
Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) introduces their new Chief Operating Officer, Robert Sperry, who joins them with an impressive background and a proven track record of success in the industry.
Exhibitors Claim Inter FoodTech Exhibition Was A Big Success With Industry-Specific Quality Visitors
June 28, 2023
Exhibitors Claim Inter FoodTech Exhibition Was A Big Success With Industry-Specific Quality Visitors
The 3-day event attracted nearly 300 exhibitors from around the world. Given the rapid growth that India’s food processing industry is currently witnessing, the event has generated valuable leads and deals for exhibitors.
Mister Bee is the only potato chip made in West Virginia
June 28, 2023
TNA Solutions helps Mister Bee Potato Chips increase production capacity by 400%
TNA Solutions, a global supplier of integrated food processing and packaging solutions, has partnered with Mister Bee Potato Chips, an iconic American brand founded in 1951, to revolutionise its snack production and enable it to realise its ambitious goals going forward.
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Soil Erosion: A Looming Threat to Farmers
June 28, 2023
Soil Erosion: A Looming Threat to Farmers
Soil erosion, a natural process exacerbated by human activities, poses a significant challenge to agricultural sustainability worldwide. This relentless force gradually strips away fertile topsoil, leaving a devastating impact on farmers and the environment.
Europatat participates in a new Horizon Europe project to protect potato plants against emerging new pests
June 28, 2023
Europatat participates in PATAFEST, a new Horizon Europe project to protect potato plants against emerging new pests
Europatat is proud to become an active partner of a new EU Horizon Europe project called PATAFEST that aims at protecting potato plants by means of pest spreading and resistance characterisation, preharvest treatments, and post-harvest solutions.
APH Group appointed Albertus Kloosterman as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Bart van Doorn van Doorn as Chief Financial Officer.
June 28, 2023
New appointments at APH Group: Albertus Kloosterman as Chief Commercial Officer, Bart van Doorn as Chief Financial Officer
APH Group appointed Albertus Kloosterman as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Bart van Doorn as Chief Financial Officer. To keep up with its growth the company is taking large steps and is looking forward to further shape the future of APH Group together with Albertus and Bart.
Frito Lay Modesto Tesla Semi Truck
June 28, 2023
Electric Trucks in the Food Industry: How the Tesla Semi is working out for Frito-Lay / Pepsico
Pepsi Tesla Semi is delivering Frito-Lay products around 425 miles per charge. It also delivers Pepsi out of its Sacramento warehouse on 100 mile daily routes, going directly to stores, and 300 to 400 mile runs to other warehouses.
Tummers Steam Closure
June 27, 2023
Potato Flakes Lines: Tummers just eliminated all steam emissions from the drum drying process
Drum-drying of mashed potatoes for the production of potato flakes creates a lot of emissions in the form of steam. Equipment manufacturer Tummers - in cooperation with Solutherm - just put an end to this smelly and energy wasting practice.
Sowing a More Collaborative Seed Industry
June 27, 2023
Solynta: Sowing a More Collaborative Seed Industry
You may think of a seed as tiny and insignificant. Don’t be fooled: its impact on global agriculture is immense. The seed industry is constantly balancing innovation with bringing value to growers.
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June 27, 2023
European Snacks Association names Sandy Lagallo as new president
The General Assembly of the European Snacks Association (ESA) has elected Sandy Iagallo, Senior Director Regulatory & Wellbeing Europe at Kellogg Europe, as its new President for the term 2023-2025.
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June 26, 2023
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Idaho potato packer Mart Group will use USD 19.6M in federal funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility
The Mart Group, an Idaho potato packing operation has been awarded a USD 19.6 million USDA funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility. The investment is part of a USD 320 million effort to create better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses.
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Morocco: Imports of Seed Potatoes by year and by month, 000 MT
June 25, 2023
Seed potato import Morocco reaches five-year high
Imports of seed potatoes had been growing in Morocco and reached their at least five-year high of 60,000 tonnes in the MY 2022/23

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