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HZPC Potato Days 2022
October 31, 2022
HZPC Potato Days 2022: No Time To Waste for future-proof potato growing
On 9, 10 and 11 November, HZPC will open its doors in Joure – and online – to anyone with a passion for potatoes. During Potato Days 2022, they will discuss the challenges of food security and sustainability, now and in the future.
Tolsma-Grisnich Ventilation
October 31, 2022
Tolsma Grisnich helps you make your potato storage ventilation cost-effective
Ventilation costs a lot of electricity and has become pricey now that energy prices are going through the roof. One stroke of luck is that the latest generation of fans is much more energy efficient.
Mike Phillips during the 2022 Potato Industry Leadership Institute.
October 31, 2022
Potato Industry Leadership Institute announces Class of 2023
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is pleased to announce the 2023 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI).
Haith Group QA Presentation
October 31, 2022
Equipment manufacturer Haith Group receives Queen's Award for Enterprise for the second time
Haith Group has been presented with its second Queen's Award for Enterprise trophy by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Dame Hilary Chapman.
Potato growers in Kenya
October 31, 2022
University Outreach Project in Kenya Teaching Tissue Culture to Potato Farmers
Richard Mbaria makes a point at his potato in Kapsita village of Nakuru County, Kenya. The farmer has increased his production per acre thanks to training by a CARP+ project implemented in the area by Egerton University.
Cavendish Farms Lethbridge (Alberta)
October 31, 2022
Cavendish Farms Lethbridge tax fight: what 'Machinery and Equipment' is part of a French Fry Line
The Alberta Court of Appeal has overturned an assessment of what constitutes "machinery and equipment" in frozen food production facility for tax purposes for an 'unreasonable chain of analysis'.
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The Mini Weigher efficiency enables maintaining production levels while delivering fresh quality fruit. (Courtesy: Newtec)
October 31, 2022
Newtecs 2008PCM Mini Weigher solution for processed food products
Newtec's 2008PCM Mini Weigher addresses the needs of the fresh produce and ready-to-eat industries with accurate and high-speed services. Newtec is a pioneer in providing weighing, packing and sorting machinery.
McCain Foods Enters the Metaverse with Regen Fries
October 30, 2022
McCain Foods launches Regen Fries: Fries from potatoes grown using regenerative farming methods - but mostly in cyberspace
McCain Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, is entering the Metaverse and introducing new Regen Fries as part of the #SaveOurSoil initiative. Regen Fries are made with potatoes that are grown using regenerative farming methods
Interpom Event
October 30, 2022
Potato Industry expo Interpom 2022 (Themed: Towards Healthy Growth) fully booked
Interpom will take place on 27, 28 & 29 of November and will once again be the ultimate international meeting place in Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium) for all the professionals involved in the potato sector!
Gourd news for fright night fries freaks!
October 30, 2022
Gourd news for fright night fries freaks!
Here’s some scary Halloween food news for you from Lamb Weston, Cambridgeshire-based producer of potato products and fries for the UK’s most popular burger chain: In the UK up to 8 million pumpkins will come to a grave end this year.
Potato harvest in Peru
October 29, 2022
La crisis de la papa en Perú: pandemia y alza global de fertilizantes amenaza su producción
El precio de la papa blanca —la variedad más consumida en Perú— se ha incrementado este año en más del 110% con respecto al 2021, según la Emmsa.
Allround will participate in Agro Tech India 2022
October 29, 2022
Allround will participate in Agro Tech India 2022
Allround vegetable processing has been participating in Agro tech for the last many years, this year they also want to showcase their shake grader(potato, Onion) and cold storage equipment solution.
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