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Royal Avebe substantially increases its Solanic potato-protein production
November 30, 2021
Royal Avebe increases its Solanic potato protein production to keep up with market demand
Royal Avebe, a Dutch cooperative of starch potato growers whose potatoes are processed into high-quality food ingredients, invests EUR 66 million, mostly linked to the expansion of its Solanic potato protein production capacity.
Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food for Canada
November 27, 2021
Government-Industry potato working group assembles to help affected farmers in Prince Edward Island
The Government of Canada is working with the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) and industry to support PEI farmers following the recent suspension of certification of fresh potatoes from PEI to the United States.
The New Belt Drying System from Rosenqvists Food Technologies.
November 27, 2021
The New Belt Drying System from Rosenqvists Food Technologies
Convinced that there is room for improvement for the drying process part of the production of french fries, Rosenqvists Food Technologies optimized the drying process and now introduces a new belt drying system.
Historic display of U.S. chipping potatoes at a tradeshow in China
November 27, 2021
Historic display of US chipping potatoes at tradeshow in Shanghai, China
This historic event, which is helping to pave the way for commercial shipments of U.S. chip-stock to China, was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches by U.S. government officials and representatives from Potatoes USA.
Kiremko's Corda Invicta fryer for the production of potato products was planned to be part this year's  Interpom Innovation Tour
November 25, 2021
Kiremko will not attend Interpom
Kiremko has decided that they will not attend this edition of the Interpom in Kortrijk, Belgium in order to limit the travel movements and contact moments of its employees
Christine Cochran to be come President and CEO of SNAC International after SNX next year.
November 23, 2021
Christine Cochran to be come President and CEO of SNAC International after SNX
Savory snack industry association SNAC International will have a new President and CEO next year. Following the conclusion of SNX the association’s new education and collaboration forum, March 27-29, 2022 Christine Cochran will replace Elizabeth Avery, who earlier this year shared her plans to retire.
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Starch cooperative Royal Avebe announces a performance price of EUR 93.30 for the 2020/2021 financial year.
November 23, 2021
Royal Avebe performance price drops to EUR 93.30
The growing acreage of starch potatoes, especially outside the Netherlands, led to pressure on prices for native starch this year. Rising costs due to the corona crisis also depressed the performance price.
Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana tours Intralox's Hammond facility with Intralox personnel
November 23, 2021
Intralox Announces USD 60 Million Hammond Expansion
For the third time in four years, Intralox is expanding operations at its Hammond, Louisiana, location. This time, the company is more than doubling its footprint with a USD 60 million expansion
For the first time in person: Dewulf will present its new 4-row self-propelled potato harvester Enduro at Interpom 2021 .
November 23, 2021
Dewulf shows its new 4-row self-propelled potato harvester Enduro for first time at Interpom 2021
Dewulf, full-liner in agricultural machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present its new 4-row self-propelled potato harvester Enduro at Interpom 2021.
Prince Edward Island Potato Board Response to Suspension of Exports to the USA
November 23, 2021
Prince Edward Island Potato Board 'shocked' by CFIA decision to suspend its Potato Exports to the US
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is shocked by the decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to suspend the certification of exports of all potatoes from Prince Edward Island to the United States of America.
Mustapha Baba Shehuri, minister of state for agriculture and rural development: 'Nigeria will be among world’s top three potato producers by 2025'
November 23, 2021
Nigeria wants to be among the top three potato producers in the world by 2025
Mustapha Baba Shehuri, minister of state for agriculture and rural development, says Nigeria will be among the world’s top three potato producing countries by 2025.
Tubers affected by potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum) (Courtesy: USDA-APHIS-PPQ / CFIA)
November 22, 2021
CFIA announces measures to prevent spread of potato wart from PEI
Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced measures to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island (PEI). Potato wart is a plant disease that poses no threat to human health or food safety, but is known to decrease potato yield.
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