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Snacking trends in China: Mango and sauerkraut flavors among top cravings, highlights Dada Group
August 29, 2021
Snacking trends in China: Mango and sauerkraut flavors among top cravings, highlights Dada Group
Dada Group highlighted the current shopping preferences in China, which range from mango-flavored chocolate to sauerkraut-flavored potato chips.
Five million kilos of unsold potatoes in the Canary Islands
August 27, 2021
Five million kilos of unsold potatoes in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands Farmers and Ranchers Association (ASAGA Canarias ASAJA, for its acronym in Spanish) has made a call to encourage consumers to prioritize in their purchases the potato of Canarian origin.
Pepsico has constructed a large potato storage in Novosibirsk, Russia
August 27, 2021
Pepsico has constructed a large potato storage in Novosibirsk, Russia
A USD 30 million warehouse for potato storage was built in the Industrial and Logistic Park of Novosibirsk Oblast (Russia) to supply the potato chips plant, which is currently under construction.
United States potato imports continue to grow
August 27, 2021
United States potato imports continue to grow
United States imports of potatoes and potato products for the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous marketing year.
Biochemistry offers path to help reduce huge losses in potato industry
August 26, 2021
Unraveling the wound-healing process in potatoes
Losses in the United States' number one vegetable crop, potatoes, aren't only due to pests or drought, they’re due to damage in the handling and storage of potatoes as well. Understanding the wound-healing process in potatoes may help reduce these losses.
Identification of Elite Potato Clones with Resistance to Late Blight Through Participatory Varietal Selection in Peru
August 26, 2021
Identification of Elite Potato Clones with Resistance to Late Blight Through Participatory Varietal Selection in Peru
Potato is the most important crop in Peru and late blight is the main disease affecting the crop. However, new varieties that are resistant to late blight often lack other traits that farmers and consumers prefer.
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BORN AND BRED: Leigh Elphinstone has potatoes in his blood, taking over his family farm and continuing to grow for Simplot.
August 26, 2021
Potato growers to receive extra AUS 9/tonne from Simplot Australia next year
The multi-generational farmer's passion for the simple spud seems to have paid off, helping secure growers like himself an additional $9 a tonne deal with major food manufacturer Simplot over the coming financial year.
NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
August 26, 2021
Seeking a solution to the seed potato stand-off between Europe and the United Kingdom and
NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
New North American Heat and Control Facility Under Construction in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
August 26, 2021
Processing Equipment Manufacturer Heat and Control builds new facility in Pennsylvania
Heat and Control, Inc., a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food/non-food processing industry supplier, is constructing a new facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Barnana's new flaky, layered Organic Plantain Crisps are unlike any chip on the market. Savory, not sweet because they are made from green plantains, they come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Garlic.
August 25, 2021
Barnana® Snacks Introduces Organic Plantain Crisps
Barnana’s new flaky, layered Organic Plantain Crisps are unlike any chip on the market. Savory, not sweet because they are made from green plantains, they come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Garlic.
PepsiCo México selects CropX' technology to help its potato producers become environmentally sustainable.
August 25, 2021
PepsiCo México selects CropX technology to help its potato producers become environmentally sustainable
By collaborating with CropX, PepsiCo México can now help potato growers in Latin America improve farm input application efficiency and become environmentally sustainable, providing its growers with CropX data-driven farm management solutions.
Nick Gordiichuk, Founder and Managing Director of 'Agrico Ukraine'
August 25, 2021
Potato Business in the Ukraine: An insider view of Nick Gordiichuk of Agrico Ukraine
Nick Gordiichuk - Founder and Managing Director of Agrico Ukraine - offers his unique, inside view on the Ukrainian potato sector, its problems and prospects in this interview with 'Landlord Ukraine'
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