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Drought in Bolivia
February 28, 2023
Bolivia prende las alarmas por crisis climática
La crisis agrícola ha hecho que el precio de productos como la papa incrementen hasta en 700 por ciento, y los agricultores vivien en la incertidumbre debido a las complicaciones para lograr cosechar el producto.
Royal HZPC group building
February 28, 2023
125 years of HZPC awarded with Royal predicate
On occasion HZPC's 125th anniversary on February 27, 2023, Drs. A. A. M. Brok, Commissioner of the King of the Province of Friesland presented potato breeder HZPC with the certificate for the predicate Royal.
Dug Potato Milk
February 28, 2023
Veg of Lund’s DUG Potato Milk Drinks Make Foray into UK, Germany, and Switzerland
The Nasdaq-listed company aims at expanding into Asian and European markets with its DUG brand potato milk products in the near future.
Challenges and opportunitiesfor HZPC in China
February 28, 2023
Challenges and opportunities for potato company HZPC in China
Exceptional weather conditions, strict corona measures and political elections. Potato company HZPC has been involved in China since the beginning of this century, but as in the Netherlands, every year is different.
Climate risk in Peru
February 27, 2023
Perú: Pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa
El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Senamhi) presentó el pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa para el período febrero-abril 2023. Las precipitaciones, en toda la costa y sierra, desde febrero a abril, las condiciones para esta variable se encontrarían entre sus normales y superiores a su valor histórico.
Dr. Alison Lees, Potato Pathologist, The James Hutton Institute
February 27, 2023
WPC Webinar with Dr. Alison Lees, Potato Pathologist, The James Hutton Institute, Feb 28, 2023 9:00am EST (Canada/USA)
The World Potato Congress presents a webinar with Dr. Alison Lees, Potato Pathologist with The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, UK on February 28, 2023 at 9.00am Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Volumes of potato imports to Uzbekistan in 2017-2022, thousand tonnes
February 27, 2023
Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in five years
In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years.
Charlie’s Churros (GF & V)
February 25, 2023
Potato Processor Lamb Weston offers UK restaurants recipe suggestions to celebrate the King’s coronation
As the United Kingdom is starting to make plans to get together at restaurants, bars and street parties to celebrate the King’s coronation on May 6th, Lamb Weston is helping restaurant operators with some coronation inspiration!
 The first bag of Mikesell's potato chips off the line at Conn's Zanesville plant.
February 22, 2023
Conn’s Start Production of Mike-sell’s Chips after Purchasing Its Brand Licensing
Conn’s Potato Chip Company announced on January 13 it has obtained a brand licensing agreement with Mikesell’s and will begin to produce the chip brand in Zanesville effective immediately.
Spain A Limia Potato Field
February 21, 2023
España: Nuevas estrategias en el cultivo de patatas para atajar a los nematodes y reducir los fertilizantes fosfatados
Las plantas trampa se presentan como una alternativa en la lucha contra los nemátodos en A Limia y el empleo de hongos micorrízicos puede ayudar a movilizar el fósforo.
Burts chips
February 21, 2023
Burts chips acquired by Europe snacks
Europe Snacks, a leading European producer of savoury snacks for third party brands, announced the acquisition of 100% of Burts Snacks.
Anna and Alex Okray
February 21, 2023
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Presents Annual Industry Awards
In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point.
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