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ICA de Colombia advierte sobre presencia de enfermedad en cultivos de papa en el departamento de Nariño.
October 18, 2021
ICA de Colombia advierte sobre presencia de enfermedad en cultivos de papa en el departamento de Nariño
El Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) confirmó la presencia de fitoplasmas asociados a la enfermedad de Punta Morada de la Papa (PMP) en cultivos de papa en Nariño.
Cold Fusion: Lineage Logistics completes acquisition of Kloosterboer Group
October 17, 2021
Cold Fusion: Lineage Logistics completes acquisition of Kloosterboer Group
Lineage Logistics LLC, a leading global temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, has completed its acquisition of Kloosterboer Group.
Anuga 2021 exceeds expectations
October 17, 2021
Anuga 2021 exceeds expectations
Over 70,000 visitors from 169 countries – spirit of optimism at the leading global trade fair for food and beverages - high level of satisfaction among both the exhibitors and visitors
CIP technicians harvest Matilde potatoes
October 14, 2021
The Future of Food is Wild: The story behind the CIP-Matilde potato variety
Climate change is making it harder for farmers to grow enough food to feed their families. A new potato variety called CIP-Matilde, developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) with support from the Crop Trust.
Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazines Annual List of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
October 14, 2021
Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazines Annual List of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
Inc. magazine revealed that Tasteful Selections® ranked No. 3644 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
Drones for detecting Alternaria
October 14, 2021
Interpom 2021: Lets reconnect the potato chain!
After more than 2 years, the first major international meeting platform for the potato chain will finally see the light of day: on Sunday 28, 29, and 30 November 2021, INTERPOM will be opening its doors in Kortrijk Xpo. At last, the potato professionals will be able to meet each other again!
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Wendy’s Launches New Hot & Crispy Guarantee for its French fries in the im the United States, encouraging Fans to Ditch Dud Spuds at Competitors
October 13, 2021
Wendy's introduces 'Hot & Crispy Guarantee' for its french fries in the United States
Wendy's is taking a stand against cold and soggy fry disappointment from industry competitors with the introduction of a new Hot and Crispy Fry Guarantee. Reinvented Hot and Crispy Fries are a cut above the competition, preferred nearly 2:1 to McDonald's French Fries in a national taste test
The latest version of Haiths rota-tip to launch at British Potato 2021
October 13, 2021
The latest version of Haith's Rota-tip to launch at British Potato 2021
With over 170 machines sold, Haith's Rota-tip range is the potato industry's most popular box tippler, and visitors to this year's British Potato will be the first to see the next generation of the class-leading machine.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett pictured with Marie Geary, Meadowfresh Farm. The department is encouraging the potato industry to pursue the EUR 20 million (about USD 23 million) Irish chip shop secto
October 12, 2021
Ireland has its first dedicated potato supplier to chippers
Meadowfresh Foods in Tallow, Co. Waterford and O'Shea Farms/Iverk Produce, based in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, have joined forces to become Ireland’s first dedicated fresh chipping potato packer and distributor.
Rovema Benelux presents the latest potato packaging novelties Innotech Revo 3800 at Interpom Kortrijk in Belgium
October 12, 2021
Rovema Benelux presents the latest potato packaging novelties, Innotech Revo 3800 at Interpom Kortrijk in Belgium
Rovema Benelux presents Innotech Revo 3800 at Interpom Kortrijk in Belgium: 'These are the latest potato packaging novelties'
Tong keeps an eye on automation at BP2021
October 12, 2021
Potato handling equipment manufacturer Tong focuses on automation at BP2021
Leading potato and vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, and sponsor of the BP2021 British Potato exhibition, Tong Engineering, will be showcasing equipment advances from field to pack, as well as the latest technologies in automation and optical sorting, at the UK’s largest biannual potato event in November.
Yechiam Gets, Crop Model Agronomist - World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - November 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
October 12, 2021
WPC Webinar: Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - November 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time with Netafim's Yechiam Gets, Crop Model Agronomist Presenting 'Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling.'
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KFC Japan runs out of french fries. Potato S, Potato L and Potato Box will not be available from October 8, to October 21 in some restaurants.
October 12, 2021
KFC Japan suspends French fry sales as global logistics breaks down
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Seed potato company HZPC reports on positives after challenging COVID-19 year
October 12, 2021
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Anuga presents the top food innovations of 2021
October 11, 2021
Anuga presents the top food innovations of 2021
67 products have made it onto the exhibition area of the Anuga taste Innovation Show. The international food and drinks industry will once again be meeting up at Anuga in Cologne from 9 to 13 October 2021.
Frito-Lay Invests in US Manufacturing Sites and hires nearly 15000 people in 2021
October 11, 2021
Frito-Lay Invests in US Manufacturing Sites and hires nearly 15000 people in 2021
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Pulsemaster PEF-System: the tubers are dropped into the PEF-Treatment tank unit and the pulse generator is situated against the wall. The unit has a capacity of up to 30 t/h of tuber processing.
October 09, 2021
McCain Foods Tasmania installs Pulsemaster PEF-tech innovation, reduces water use by more than 100,000 litres per day
McCain Foods has installed proprietary world-leading technology in the form of a Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) generator, as part of the company’s latest upgrade to its Smithton plant in Tasmania.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
October 08, 2021
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Results.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal first-quarter 2022 results.

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