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Retail Sales Trends Strengthened in October and November
December 12, 2021
Utz Brands Provides Retail Sales Update
Utz Brands, Inc, a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, reported IRI MULO-C retail sales for the 4-week and 12-week periods ended October 31 and November 28, 2021.
Sonier says the board's seed committee came up with the name, Red Fox, because of its potential for marketing as the Island's red potato.
December 12, 2021
New Red Fox potato variety a first for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board
The new Red Fox potato variety has a very P.E.I. name, and is also a first in the history of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board.
India has revoked a patent for a potato variety grown exclusively for PepsiCo Inc's popular Lay's potato chips.
December 09, 2021
Big victory for farmers: India revokes patent for PepsiCo's Lay's potatoes
India has revoked a patent for a potato variety grown exclusively for PepsiCo Inc's popular Lay's potato chips, according to an order issued on Friday by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Authority.
La NEPG considera que los contratos de patata para 2022/23 deberían aumentar al menos entre 3 y 4 EUR/100 kg.
December 08, 2021
Average to good potato harvest in North-western Europe, but increased production costs
The NEPG has ended the 2021 campaign with a production of 22.7 million tons, which represents a decrease of 3.4% in relation to the previous one, although it remains 2.7% above the average of the last five years.
Patatas, Europa, 1775
December 08, 2021
En 1775 nadie en Europa comía patatas. Hasta que un truco publicitario las puso de moda
Ha ocurrido en varias ocasiones a lo largo de la historia de los alimentos que productos de la tierra con mala fama, sin tradición culinaria, que se consumen primero por los pobres debido a las hambrunas extremas para luego subir a la categoría de producto gourmet.
Uzbekistan may become one of the five largest potato importers in the world by the end of 2021
December 08, 2021
Uzbekistan may become one of the five largest potato importers in the world by the end of 2021
According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan may become one of the five largest potato importers in the world by the end of 2021. Following the results of 11 months, Uzbekistan has already set a new record of potato imports.
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Plantas de papa que resisten la sequía.
December 08, 2021
Investigadores argentinos desarrollan plantas de papa que resisten la sequía
Investigadores argentinos desarrollaron a través de modificaciones genéticas plantas de papa tolerantes a condiciones de sequía y con hasta 17% más de rendimiento que las de la variedad que actualmente se siembra en Argentina.
Un cocinero sorprende al mundo con su tortilla de 57 huevos.
December 08, 2021
Locura en las redes con el vídeo del cocinero de la tortilla de patata de 57 huevos
Somos perfectamente conscientes de que uno se puede encontrar con casi cualquier cosa mientras navega por la red, pero aún así nos seguimos sorprendiendo. Y eso es, precisamente, lo que ha pasado con un chef... y su tortilla de 57 huevos.
Eurocelp, en colaboración con Arvalis, innova en el mercado de la patata.
December 08, 2021
Arvalis and Eurocelp develop a camera system to quantify the sprouting of potatoes
Eurocelp, in collaboration with Arvalis, develop a camera system to quantify the sprouting of potatoes
Interpom 2021 ended on a positive note despite unusual circumstances
December 05, 2021
Interpom 2021 ended on a positive note despite unusual circumstances
The 20th edition of Interpom, the trade fair for the entire potato chain, was finally held a year later on 28, 29, and 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo.
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - 'Little Potatoes and TPS: Good Things Come in Small Packages' with Joel VanderSchaaf.
December 05, 2021
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - 'Little Potatoes and TPS: Good Things Come in Small Packages' with Joel VanderSchaaf
The World Potato Congress is delighted to announce its December 2021 webinar featuring Joel VanderSchaaf, General Manager, Tuberosum Technologies Inc. on December 14, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada).
Target potato processing and cold storage technology, Manohar Lal Khattar to foreign cooperation department
December 03, 2021
Target potato processing and cold storage technology, Manohar Lal Khattar to foreign cooperation department
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal directed the Foreign Cooperation Department to target potato processing and cold storage technology in Haryana in collaboration with Dutch investors.
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December 03, 2021
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For Keisha Rose Topic, pictured here in one of her potato fields with her father, Boyd, and daughter, Mae, farming is a family business. (Courtesy: Keisha Rose Topic)
December 03, 2021
P.E.I. farmers losing money day by day in potato export crisis
After 20 years of successful management, potato wart has closed the U.S. border again. P.E.I. farmers are five days into a suspension of trade for their potatoes into the U.S. market.
November marked a further increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index.
December 02, 2021
November marked a further increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 134.4 points in November 2021, up 1.6 points (1.2 percent) from October and 28.8 points (27.3 percent) from November 2020.
A new partnership for Lamb Weston!
December 01, 2021
Lamb Weston partners with the Master Chefs of Great Britain
Lamb Weston is very excited to announce it’s now officially a corporate partner of the Master Chefs of Great Britain!
PEI based Salad Company, Johnston’s Encourages Canadians to Support Local PEI Potato Farmers in Response to Recent Export Ban
December 01, 2021
PEI based Salad Company Encourages Canadians to Support PEI Potato Farmers in Response to US Export Ban
With its roots firmly planted on PEI soil for over 74 years, Johnston’s Homestyle proudly supports local farmers while they face challenges during supply chain restrictions.
The Crop Trust and CIP Announce New Disease-Proof Potato.
December 01, 2021
The Crop Trust and CIP Announce New Disease-Proof Potato
The Crop Trust and the International Potato Center (CIP) are announcing the release of a new disease-resistant potato called CIP-Matilde.

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