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Intralox Relocates European Headquarters to Schiphol
June 24, 2023
Intralox Relocates European Headquarters to Schiphol
Intralox, L.L.C.—the inventor of modular plastic belting and the leading global conveyance solutions provider—announced the relocation of their European headquarters to a larger facility in Schiphol, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
China’s total arable land has decreased amid rapid urbanisation in recent decades, but the trend has reversed for the past two years
June 23, 2023
China bans 'one-size-fits-all' approach to farmland reclamation amid food security drive
China’s top land use regulator has warned local authorities against blunt efforts to reassign land for crops amid a national push for food security.
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June 22, 2023
The Crispy Veggie Snacks have arrived: The hot potato snacks from the Frostkrone Food Group
Listen up all you potato fans: here come five trendy snacks, which really bring out the luscious taste of potatoes. These new guys are called the Crispy Veggie Snacks and their crunchy golden brown coating envelops a filling of delicious potato mousse.
Washington potatoes provide $7.4 billion in economic activity in the state, according to the Washington Potato Commission.
June 22, 2023
Potato growers can’t keep up with 'red hot' global demand
Washington potato farmers can’t keep pace with worldwide cravings for french fries, hash browns, tots, potato chips and other processed potato products.
Lamb Weston Issues FY22 ESG Report
June 21, 2023
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Issues FY22 ESG Report
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its fourth annual Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report, reporting progress against 2030 ESG goals.
Potato Stocks on June 1, 2022-2023
June 21, 2023
United States Northwest Region Potato Stocks on June 1, 2023 Totaled 34.8 Million Hundredweight
Potato stocks in Idaho on June 1, 2023 totaled 19.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was
101.7 million cwt. June 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled 2.80 million cwt.
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The Agarada base in Brzezimierz about 35 km south of Wroclaw.
June 21, 2023
Agricultural machinery sector acquisition: GRIMME takes over Agrarada in Poland
With effect from 15 June 2023, the GRIMME Group from Damme (Germany) takes over the Polish agricultural machinery retailer Agrarada from Brzezimierz near Wroclaw.
Consumer Price Index for Food Products in G7 Countries (percentage)
June 21, 2023
Rise of Food Prices in Canada Significant but Still Less than in Other Countries, Says a Canadian Parliament Committee Report
The increase in food prices is the result of a ripple effect throughout the supply chain. Farmers and producers experienced sharp rises in the prices of essential inputs like feed, fuel, and fertilizer, leading to a 16.1% increase in their operating expenses.
Patchy power now pushes up potato prices
June 18, 2023
Patchy power in Bangladesh pushes up potato prices
Frequent power outages in Bangladesh are driving up the costs of potato storage, ultimately burdening people already struggling with escalating prices of essential food items.
Royal Avebe appoints Klaas Hidde Kuipers as its new chief operations officer
June 18, 2023
Royal Avebe appoints Klaas Hidde Kuipers as its new Chief Operations Officer
Klaas Hidde Kuipers will start at Royal Avebe on August 21, 2023 as Chief Operations Officer (COO). He succeeds Mark Tettelaar, who will leave Avebe on August 31.
 U.S. potato exports recover in Marketing Year 2020/21
June 18, 2023
Turkey could face a record potato crop in 2023, record exports but risks a price collapse
In 2023, a sharp increase in potato production is expected in Turkey, which is among the top 15 world’s largest exporters of the crop, according to Eastfruit Analysts.
Major shortages and unprecedented high prices in the European potato market
June 15, 2023
Major shortages and unprecedented high prices in the European potato market
Robert Voskamp of the Dutch company Rola Fresh said that he has never seen the potato market this hot.
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