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Frito-Lay Expedites 2040 Net-Zero Emissions Goal with Over 700 Electric Delivery Vehicles
April 23, 2023
Frito-Lay to Deploy 700 Electric Vehicles in the United States by the end of this year
This Earth Month, Frito-Lay announced it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the United States by the end of 2023.
Alain Dufait, Managing Director of Lutosa
April 23, 2023
Alain Dufait appointed as new Managing Director of Lutosa
Alain Dufait became the new Managing Director of Lutosa the 1st of April. He succeeds Alain Duranleau, that held this role over the past 5 years.
Javier Meléndez from Patatas Meléndez
April 21, 2023
Javier Meléndez de Patatas Meléndez: Premio CEOE Castilla y León 2022
El 'Premio CEOE Castilla y León 2022' ha recaído en Javier Meléndez, «un empresario con gran conocimiento del sector, fruto de la actividad desarrollada por su familia durante más de 40 años».
INTA leads the genetic improvement of the potato crop
April 19, 2023
Argentina: El INTA lidera el mejoramiento genético del cultivo de papa
La Argentina es un centro de diversidad genética de papa. Crecen naturalmente numerosas especies silvestres y nativas que crean un gran acervo genético para la búsqueda de fuentes de tolerancias a diversos factores que le son adversos a la papa cultivada.
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April 17, 2023
La gallega Bonilla a la Vista presenta la versión mini de su icónica lata de patatas fritas
La empresa de A Coruña Bonilla a la Vista presentó una nueva versión de su famosa lata de patatas fritas. Será la pequeña de la familia, con 40 gramos. Será la lata más premium de la marca ya que en este caso cada patata es seleccionada e introducida manualmente en el recipiente.
U.S. potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022
April 17, 2023
United States potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022
In 2022, United States potato exports reached a record USD 2.1 billion in sales. Compared to 2021, volume sales declined -4.2% but were higher than 2018 and 2020 (fresh weight equivalent).
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Mike Smith was named Chief Operating Officer, effective May 29, 2023
April 17, 2023
Lamb Weston Holdings Announces Appointment of Mike Smith as Chief Operating Officer
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Mike Smith as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective May 29, 2023. Smith will continue to report to Tom Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamb Weston.
Idaho Russet Potatoes
April 17, 2023
Idaho® Potatoes to Participate in American Diabetes Association Better Choices for Life Program
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) have announced a multi-year partnership making fresh Idaho® potatoes the first vegetable to participate in the ADA’s esteemed, Better Choices for Life program.
The 4.0 factory of Potatoes Meléndez
April 16, 2023
España: La fábrica 4.0 de Patatas Meléndez, un proyecto altamente eficiente y sostenible
Patatas Meléndez, compañía vallisoletana cuyo CEO y administrador único es Javier Meléndez, es el primer operador de patata en España con un 20% de cuota de mercado. Este 2023 también va a posicionarse como un referente a nivel europeo gracias a su fábrica 4.0., con una inversión de más de 36 millones de euros.
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April 15, 2023
Segovia, España: Las siembras de patata entran en la recta final con la previsión de que se mantendrá superficie
A finales de abril, a pesar de que nunca se puede hablar del 100%, se dará por finalizada la siembra de patatas en la región. En esta recta final y todavía sin datos oficiales, se da por hecho que se mantendrá la superficie de la campaña anterior, unas 16.600 hectáreas.
Patatas Hijolusa optimizes its production line
April 14, 2023
Patatas Hijolusa implements state-of-the-art robotic technology to optimize its production line
The Patatas Hijolusa company has been implementing state-of-the-art technology in its industrial plant in Leon for more than 7 years to achieve the maximum optimization of its production process.
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April 13, 2023
Key Technology Presents World-Class Food Processing and Packaging Systems at Interpack
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is exhibiting their VERYX® optical sorter and Zephyr™ horizontal-motion conveyor, as well as showcasing their other world-class equipment, in Hall 6 / B73 at Interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany, May 4-10, 2023.
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