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Potato Fields in India
February 07, 2023
North Gujarat: Land of Potatoes for Processing
Planting of potatoes for processing in North Gujarat was completed by November 2022. Harvest is to begin around February 20, 2023, and production is expected to be 1.9M tons.
French fries Products Monti
February 06, 2023
La fábrica de patatas fritas Productos Monti mejora sus instalaciones con una inversión de más de 20.000 EUR
Productos Monti, la fábrica de patatas fritas reconocida en el mercado por la sostenibilidad de sus productos, anuncia hoy una importante inversión.
Potato promotion in grocery store in Beijing, China
February 06, 2023
China a potentially big export market for potatoes from Pakistan
China is a potentially big market for Pakistani potato, because the price of potato in China is higher, especially from January to April every year.
Sean Martin, Managing Director at Sormac
February 06, 2023
Sormac set to launch dedicated sales and service organisation in the UK and Ireland
With a strong record in supplying peeling machines for potatoes, carrots, and onions to the UK market, as well as being the most progressive supplier for washing and drying systems for leafy salads, Sormac BV announced the imminent opening of Sormac Ltd.
PEI Farmers destroys his potato crop by putting it through a snowblower. An estimated 250 million pounds of PEI potatoes were destroyed in 2022 due to the Federal government’s restrictions. (CNW Group/PEI Potato Board)
February 06, 2023
PEI Potato Board Seeks Removal of Export Restrictions on PEI Potatoes in the Light of IAP Report
The PEI potato industry welcomed the final report of the International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Potato Wart that was presented to industry and government on January 16, 2023.
Snack Sales Surge During Super Bowl Week
February 05, 2023
Snack Sales in the United States Surge During Super Bowl Week
Snack food sales in the United States jumped 10.5% to USD 616 million during Super Bowl Week 2022, according to new data from IRI commissioned by SNAC International (SNAC).
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The team of Freshcrop Limited
February 05, 2023
Solynta and FreshCrop sign hybrid potato collaboration agreement in Kenya
Solynta – hybrid potato breeding technology company from The Netherlands and FreshCrop Limited, Kenya’s largest producer of seed tubers, have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of hybrid true potato innovation in Kenya.
Mikesell's Snack Food Company adds new flavors to their lineup
February 05, 2023
Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years
Mikesell’s, a snack food company based in Dayton, Ohio, has announced it will be closing after more than 100 years in business. Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s, thanked the community, consumers, and partners for their support over the past 112 years.
Spanish Potatoes
February 04, 2023
La patata española se lanza a la conquista de Francia y de Europa
El sector de la patata mira al 2023 con ilusión, ante el despegue que está viviendo, con buenos precios, concentraciones empresariales y un creciente interés en Europa, gracias a la calidad del producto, que destaca tanto para freír, como guarnición o como aperitivo en bolsa.
FAO Food Price Index continues to decline
February 04, 2023
FAO Food Price Index continues to decline in January 2023
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 131.2 points in January 2023, down 1.1 points (0.8 percent) from December, marking the 10th consecutive monthly decline.
David Newton Timac Agro technical manager
February 04, 2023
Biostimulants protect crops from climatic stressors
Biostimulants can act as an insurance policy for growers this spring, especially as another wave of frosts threatens to knock crops back. So far, winter has been wet and except some sharp frosts, relatively mild – resulting in many autumn sown crops being further forward than usual.
Frito-Lay Snack Index Reveals Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl
February 02, 2023
Frito-Lay Snack Index: Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl
With Super Bowl LVII just around the corner, consumers are looking forward to not only rooting for their teams, but also enjoying their favorite snacks alongside family and friends.
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February 02, 2023
Potato retail sales in the United States on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022
Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October – December 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago.
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February 02, 2023
Selenium: a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes
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February 01, 2023
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Cockerill Relies on Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS Optical Sorters for Whole Potatoes
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