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Snacks from the Sun partners with UNFI, North America's largest distributor of health and specialty food in North America.
May 12, 2022
Snacks from the Sun partners with UNFI, North America's largest distributor of health and specialty food in North America
Modern Plant Based Foods Inc. announces its 'Snacks from the Sun' popped chips brand has entered into a distribution contract with United Natural Foods (UNFI)
On Nov. 21, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency imposed a ban on exports of P.E.I. potatoes to the United States and Puerto Rico after potato wart was found in two fields. It lasted until April 1. (Courtesy: Shane Hennessey / CBC)
May 09, 2022
Time to permanently retire fields with potato wart, a Prince Edward Island legislative committee says
Fields, where potato wart has been found, should be taken permanently out of any type of agricultural production, a P.E.I. legislative committee is recommending.
In UP's potato-rich Firozabad, 650 women join forces for the first chips company
May 09, 2022
In UP's potato-rich Firozabad, 650 women join forces for the first chips company
Tables have turned for a 32-year-old Sadhna Yadav who was once jeered for her entrepreneurial ambition, but now cuts a figure of respect in her community.
FAO Food Price Index retreated slightly in April.
May 06, 2022
FAO Food Price Index retreated slightly in April from the all-time high registered in March
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 158.5 points in April 2022, down 1.2 points (0.8 percent) from the all-time high reached in March, though still 36.4 points (29.8 percent) above its value in the corresponding month last year.
Julian Ackley risks losing his farm's profit for the year if rain doesn't clear up. (Courtesy: ABC - Angus Mackintosh).
May 06, 2022
West-Australian Potato farmers 'doing it for nothing' warn of mass exodus amid stagnant prices
West-Australian Potato farmers are warning that growers will walk away from the industry as cost pressures make the staple crop unviable in Australia.
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May 05, 2022
Potato processor Snow Valley Food benefits from an efficient collaboration with TOMRA Food
Snow Valley Food is the owner of a leading frozen french fries processing industry group of companies in Asia. The parent company, Snow Valley Agricultural Development co., ltd., is a large organization that operates across the whole industrial chain in the potato industry
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Seed potato company HZPC keeps profit expectations intact
May 05, 2022
Seed potato company HZPC keeps profit expectations intact
Despite the fact that the conflict in Ukraine is affecting HZPC's sales, seed potato company HZPC is keeping its profit forecast intact after three quarters in the 2021-2022 financial year.
KFC Cheese wedges (Source: KFC Singapore)
May 04, 2022
Another frozen Potato Supply Chain hickup: NO Fries for KFC customers in Singapore
KFC Singapore said on Thursday April 28 that it is not offering French fries for now but assured customers that the item 'will be back soon'. Instead, the fast-food chain is offering wedges, cheese wedges and golden cheddar wedges on its menu in Singapore.
A partir de la semana 19, se cosecharán mayores volúmenes de patatas de piel más firme, que se entregarán en los mercados de destino en la semana 20.
May 04, 2022
Georg Kolmhofer, de Sesur Semilla y Exportación SL: 'Habrá una reducción de volumen de al menos un 30 por ciento en la patata nueva española'
Aunque el pico de la temporada de exportación de patatas nuevas españolas comenzará en unas pocas semanas, ya se han cosechado las primeras patatas con piel suelta en la provincia de Sevilla.
New potato chips from the leading potato chip maker in Japan, Calbee. Courtesy: SoraNews24
May 03, 2022
New wet potato chips revolutionize snack industry in Japan
Japanese snack companies are always looking for new and exciting ways to tantalize their taste buds. Now, the country’s leading potato chip maker, Calbee, is changing the game entirely by taking the crunch out of their potato chips
Haith equipment at potato company Sam Denningan and Company
May 03, 2022
Strong presence for Haith at World Potato Congress 2022 in Dublin
The UK's leading designer and manufacturer of vegetable handling solutions will have a strong presence at the eleventh World Potato Congress in Dublin (30 May – 2 June).
Peak of the Market Ltd. Board of Directors
May 02, 2022
Peak of the Market Ltd. Charts New Future
Manitoba, Canada Producer organisation Peak of the Market Ltd. is announcing a new direction: with the recent changes in legislation, Peak of the Market has been re-established as a for-profit company and will now be known as Peak of the Market Ltd.
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