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Beyond Meat Jerky (Source: Amber Criste) 
January 26, 2022
PepsiCo and Beyond Meat’s JV to Launch Vegan Jerky
Beyond Meat and Pepsico joint venture is planning to launch a plant-based jerky as its first product, according to a report of Bloomberg last week.
Increasing potato production for food security in China could bring varied environmental benefits. Courtesy: CIP
January 25, 2022
Growing potatoes in rice paddies is a sustainable intensification in Southern China
With approximately 19% of the global population and just 9% of the world’s arable land, China has long sought to improve food production and, in recent decades, potatoes have played an increasingly important role in that quest.
MountainKing Introduces Tajin Roaster Promo Offering Free, In-Bag Sample of Popular Dry Seasoning
January 25, 2022
MountainKing Introduces Tajin Roaster Promo
MountainKing is spicing up several of its gourmet varieties by partnering with Tajín Clásico Seasoning to offer shoppers a free sample of the top-selling dry seasoning in 1.5 lb. bags
McCain pagará un 20 porciento más a los productores de patatas franceses.
January 25, 2022
McCain Foods agrees to pay 20 percent more to French potato growers
Potato Processor McCain Foods has reached an agreement with the French group of potato producers for industry (Groupement d'agriculteurs producteurs de pommes de terre pour l'industrie, Gappi) on the new potato contracts.
Interpom 2021 was a great success for Tummers.
January 24, 2022
Interpom was a great success for Tummers
For Tummers Food Processing Solutions, the 20th edition of Interpom was accompanied by many uncertainties. However, as they consider personal customer contact very important.
Greg Gavlak, Operations Director of Grote Company.
January 24, 2022
Grote Company Announces Promotions as It Continues to Grow
Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced several promotions that will help it continue to grow in 2022 and beyond.
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Current technology used by Potatoes South Africa is generating valuable production information on potatoes under irrigation, but more accurate information is still needed on potatoes planted in dryland conditions. (Courtesy: FW Archive)
January 23, 2022
Potato farmers in South Africa set to benefit from mobile data sharing app
The potato industry in South Africa is investing in various technologies to improve its sustainability and is in the process of developing a mobile app to improve communication with members.
Tong JetFill Big Bag Filler New Edition 2022
January 21, 2022
Tong raises the bar for big bag filling with the new JetFill for 2022
Tong is pleased to announce its first new product development for 2022 with the launch of the new edition JetFill big bag filler. The JetFill is Tong’s highest capacity big bag filler which offers automated and gentle big bag filling.
Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases
January 21, 2022
Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases
An innovative method of controlling a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria has emerged from a research-industry collaboration.
The research team collects thermal and RGB images to assess canopy temperatures in a potato field. (Courtesy: J. Rinza/CIP)
January 21, 2022
Canopy temperature provides novel insights into potato yields and efficient water use
A new potato or sweet potato variety represents only the "tip of the iceberg," concealing hundreds, if not thousands, of hours invested in testing and developing that variety.
Südstärke potato starch storage
January 21, 2022
Südstärke GmbH has concluded its 2021 potato starch production campaign
Sudstarke GmbH has concluded its 2021 potato starch production campaign. The 2021 production campaign was the most difficult in decades, even team members 40+ years with the company cannot remember anything close.
Agricultores de la Asociación de Cosecheros La Papa Bonita realizan tradicional preparación para la siembra de patata.
January 20, 2022
España: Agricultores de la Asociación de Cosecheros La Papa Bonita realizan tradicional preparación para la siembra de patata
Desgrelar o sacarle el brote a este cultivo es un trabajo manual sencillo que lleva mucho tiempo, pero según los agricultores de Icod el Alto, garantiza un crecimiento parejo.
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January 20, 2022
Cultivo de papa en Venezuela en riesgo de desaparecer por falta de semilla certificada de alta calidad
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January 17, 2022
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