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Albino Carli - Bulltec
January 15, 2023
Italia: Sistema de transporte de dos canales con 8+1 salidas
La empresa italiana Bulltec ha suministrado al consorcio de productores de patata PPAS, de la localidad de Camigliatello Silano, provincia de Cosenza, un sistema electrónico de clasificación por peso para batatas, con un sistema de transporte de dos canales con 8+1 salidas.
FAM Stumabo will showcase their latest cutting innovations in the vegetable and fruit industry at Fruit Logistica
January 15, 2023
FAM Stumabo will showcase the latest cutting innovations at Fruit Logistica 2023
As the European leader in the field of industrial cutting machines, FAM Stumabo will be present to showcase our latest cutting innovations for the vegetable and fruit industry at Fruit Logistica (Berlin, Germany).
Peter VanderZaag, President and CEO of WPC.
January 15, 2023
As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership
As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership: Peter VanderZaag as President and CEO, Nora Olsen as Vice President and Brian Douglas as Director.
Peak of the Market Ltd. Celebrates Manitoba Growers and Restaurants with Potato Week 2023
January 15, 2023
Peak of the Market Ltd. Celebrates Manitoba Growers and Restaurants with Potato Week 2023
Potato Week, presented by Peak of the Market Ltd., is back for a fifth year of delicious dishes featuring Manitoba-grown potatoes.
Patatas Melendez in Andalusia
January 14, 2023
Patatas Meléndez inicia el arranque de la patata de verdete en Andalucía
Patatas Meléndez ha comenzado la recogida de la patata de verdete en el sur de España con muy buenos resultados.
Potato starch
January 14, 2023
Potato Starch Global Market Report 2023: Future Market for Potato Starch-Based Bioplastics Presents Opportunities
In terms of value, the potato starch market is projected to reach USD 5.60 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2029, while in terms of volume, this market is projected to reach 5,128.5 thousand tons by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2020 to 2029.
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Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
January 13, 2023
Potato processor Lamb Weston recently reported F2023 Q2 Results
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal second quarter 2023 results and updated its fiscal 2023 outlook.
Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions
January 13, 2023
Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Carnegie Institution for Science have shown how nitrogen fertilizer could be produced more sustainably. This is necessary not only to protect the climate, but also to reduce dependence on imported natural gas and to increase food security.
Potato Expo Steering Committee members cut the ribbon to open Potato Expo 2023 at the entrance of the Expo Hall
January 12, 2023
Potato Expo Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels with Colorado Event
On Jan. 4-5, more than 1,800 U.S. potato growers and industry members from a dozen countries turned out for Potato Expo 2023, hosted by the National Potato Council, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado
FAO Food Price Index continued to drop in December, however, it rose substantially on a yearly basis
January 11, 2023
The FAO Food Price Index continued to drop in December 2022
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 132.4 points in December 2022, down 2.6 points (1.9 percent) from November, marking the ninth consecutive monthly decline and standing 1.3 points (1.0 percent) below its value a year ago.
Pulsemaster welcomes Ben Lemieux to expand PEF utilization in the Americas
January 11, 2023
Pulsemaster welcomes Ben Lemieux to expand PEF utilization in the Americas
Pulsemaster welcomes Key Account Manager Ben Lemieux to the team to cover the Americas Region. Based in New Brunswick, Canada, Ben Lemieux joins Pulsemaster with 28 years of food processing experience.
TOMRA Food Global Category Director Vegetables Fruit TOMRA Processed Food Jacob Hobbel
January 10, 2023
TOMRA Food appoints first Global Category Director for Vegetables and Fruit for its processed business area
TOMRA Food continues to sharpen its focus on sorting and peeling solutions precisely tailored to food categories. TOMRA Food's Processed Food business area has appointed its first Global Category Director for Vegetables and Fruit.
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