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CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY announce integration of precision spraying solution
May 26, 2023
CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY announce integration of precision spraying solution
CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY, a joint venture between Bosch and BASF, have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate the latter’s advanced spraying system within CNH Industrial’s agricultural brand product portfolios.
Savoring the Summer: U.S. Snack Index Reveals Key Insights for a Worry-Free and Memorable Season
May 26, 2023
Frito-Lay Reveals United States Snack trends for this Summer
As temperatures rise and Americans eagerly anticipate the pleasures of summertime, Frito-Lay and Quaker today released the first-ever joint US Summer Snack Index.
The phenomenon of Bonilla potato chips in sight
May 26, 2023
Los gallegos que conquistaron Hollywood con sus patatas fritas
Una lata de medio kilo de patatas fritas es algo que no pasa desapercibido. Aunque si esta se encuentra medio escondida y forma parte de atrezo de una película surcoreana, dar con ella es casi tan difícil como encontrar una aguja en un pajar.
Alexa, Open McCain
May 25, 2023
Need a recipe for your Fries/Chips in the UK? Try: 'Alexa, Open McCain'
McCain Foods, world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetisers and snacks, has partnered with Say It Now to launch their first Actionable Audio Ad campaign in Q2 of 2023.
Potatoes on hand
May 25, 2023
Concern that price of frozen potato products in South Africa will increase
There are concerns among some economists that the price of frozen potatoes may increase, adding to already high food inflation in South Africa.
Dutch grocery chain Albert Heyn is introducing a total overhaul of its potato display. At first glance, it may not look that different, but look closer - and you will notice that it is bold and in some aspects truly revolutionary...
May 24, 2023
Ware potato growers Agrico, Leo de Kock and Nedato join forces in new independent cooperative
The ware potato activities of Agrico and Nedato, along with Leo de Kock, shall be hived off to form a new independent cooperative of ware potato growers. The new organization will start its activities this autumn. Further integration will then take place in stages.
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Potatoes USA asked Americans, What’s Your Favorite Nutritious Way to Eat Potatoes?
May 24, 2023
Potatoes USA asked Americans, What’s Your Favorite Nutritious Way to Eat Potatoes?
We can all agree that potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, but a recent Potatoes USA survey investigated different regions’ preferred, nutritious ways to eat the mighty spud.
Potato field lence
May 24, 2023
Heat and Drought stress in potatoes: is it possible to prevent damage?
Extreme weather events pose a significant challenge to potato cultivation. Heat and drought stress reduces productivity, causes physiological defects in tubers, and damages crops.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
May 23, 2023
Lamb Weston announces Sukshma Rajagopalan as Chief Information and Digital Officer
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced that Sukshma Rajagopalan will join the company as Chief Information and Digital Officer, effective June 26, 2023.
Asociafruit promotes the consumption of Andalusian early new potatoes
May 23, 2023
Asociafruit impulsa el consumo de la patata nueva temprana andaluza
La campaña de recolección avanza con bajas productividades, altos precios y una alta demanda tanto en el mercado nacional, como en el mercado exterior, Alemania y Francia fundamentalmente.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)
May 23, 2023
World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya
World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.
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May 23, 2023
Revolutionise Your Packaging Game: Meet Newtec’s Laser Flow Wrapper and Save Money!
With the new EU-regulations in place requiring companies to pay for the packaging they produce, there is now a great incentive for businesses to seek out packaging solutions that can handle ultra-thin film.
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May 22, 2023
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May 22, 2023
PEI Potato Board: Acreage of cover crops before potatoes has doubled
New numbers from the P.E.I. Potato Board show that on Prince Edward Island the acreage of cover crops grown before potatoes has doubled.
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May 22, 2023
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May 22, 2023
AGRANA expands production capacity for technical starches and invests EUR 23 million at Gmünd site
This year, the fruit, starch and sugar group AGRANA is starting with the construction of an additional drum drying plant at the site of its potato starch mill in Gmünd (Waldviertel District of Lower Austria).
The Idaho Potato Commission’s Frites Campaign Crowned Grand Champion, Sweeps Awards at Best of NAMA 2023
May 22, 2023
The Idaho Potato Commission’s Frites Campaign Crowned Grand Champion, Sweeps Awards at Best of NAMA 2023
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) was declared the Grand Champion at the National Agri-Marketing Association’s (NAMA) award show held on April 26 in St. Louis, MO for its public relations campaign Frites by Idaho.
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May 22, 2023
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