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Tara McCarthy, CEO of Bord Bia, Michael Hoey, president of the Irish Potato Federation and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue.
May 17, 2022
1,000 delegates to attend World Potato Congress in Ireland
Over 1,000 delegates and 60 guest speakers are set to attend the World Potato Congress (WPC) at the end of the month, which is being hosted in Ireland for the first time. The 11th WPC will take place from May 30 to June 2, in Dublin’s RDS.
Patatas Meléndez da el pistoletazo de salida a la campaña de Patata Nueva en Andalucía y Murcia.
May 17, 2022
Patatas Meléndez da el pistoletazo de salida a la campaña de Patata Nueva en Andalucía y Murcia
Patatas Meléndez ha dado comienzo a la campaña de arranque de este tubérculo en las provincias de Andalucía y Murcia y prevé superar las 35 mil toneladas de compra de producto en estas regiones.
En Perú existen cuatro mil variedades de papa y hay 2300 papas endémicas.
May 17, 2022
¡Celebremos la Papa Peruana!
El 30 de mayo se celebra el Día Nacional de la Papa. Desde este espacio hemos venido celebrando esta fecha durante varios años y este 2022 no será la excepción.
Mumbai to Host Premier Technology Supplier Fair for F&B, Snacks, Bakery, and Confectionery Processing and Packaging.
May 17, 2022
Mumbai to Host Premier Technology Supplier Fair for F&B, Snacks, Bakery, and Confectionery Processing and Packaging
VA Exhibitions brings to you the premier technology supplier fair for food beverages, snacks, and bakery confectionery processing packaging – all under one roof at the Bombay Exhibition Center
Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee
May 16, 2022
Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee
Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee. The flavours: Spit-roast Pork & Apple Sauce and Baked Cheese & Sweet Honey,
Erik Jan Bartels, Managing Director of Incotec (left) and Hein Kruyt CEO & Founder of Solynta (right).
May 16, 2022
Solynta and Incotec partner to optimize performance of hybrid true potato seed (TPS)
Hybrid potato innovator Solynta and seed enhancement company Incotec announced at the International Seed Federation (ISF) congress they have entered a collaboration agreement.
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Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals
May 16, 2022
Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals
In recent months, Japan has been rocked multiple times by a potato shortage. Some might say "rocked" is too strong a word, but how else can one describe the collective simultaneous rumbling of unsatisfied stomachs across the country
PepsiCo & USAID award women farmers from West Bengal for breaking stereotypes and inspiring communities
May 16, 2022
PepsiCo & USAID award women farmers from West Bengal for breaking stereotypes and inspiring communities
PepsiCo and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) acknowledged and awarded six women farmers as part of its ‘Women’s Land Rights and Economic Empowerment’ activity in West Bengal.
Sweet Potato sibling from Uglies Kettle Chip
May 16, 2022
Sweet Potato sibling from Uglies Kettle Chip
Uglies Kettle Chips, the brand that brings you naturally imperfect, honestly delicious plant-based snacks, now introduces new upcycled sweet potato chips: Uglies Sweets.
Food crisis in Ukraine... South Korean domestic potato prices soar.
May 16, 2022
Food crisis in Ukraine... South Korean domestic potato prices soar
Potato prices continue to rise. At the Garak Market in Seoul on the 4th, a box of 20 kg of potatoes was sold at KRW 75,367 (about USD 58.48). Compared to the average value (48,105 won) from 2019 to 2021, it rose by 57%.
How do different potatoes respond to heat, drought, and waterlogging stresses? EU-backed scientists are investigating the changes that make potatoes resilient or susceptible.
May 15, 2022
On the path to stress-tolerant potatoes
How do different potatoes respond to heat, drought, and waterlogging stresses? EU-backed scientists are investigating the changes that make potatoes resilient or susceptible.
North Yorkshire potato grower Tim Rooke has been elected chair of the NFU Potato Forum.
May 15, 2022
Tim Rooke has been elected chair of the NFU Potato Forum
Tim Rooke has been elected chair of the NFU Potato Forum. Tim, who farms 240 hectares of potatoes, was previously vice chair of the Forum and succeeds outgoing chair Alex Godfrey.
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