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Haith and R S Cockerill’s celebrate 21 years of working together
August 17, 2021
Haith installs four potato sorting lines at R S Cockerill’s
Haith has this month marked 21 years of working with R S Cockerill. The anniversary coincides with the completion of £3m investment into R S Cockerill’s site in Dunnington, near York.
El levantamiento de los agricultores de patatas de Málaga.
August 17, 2021
El levantamiento de los agricultores de patatas de Málaga
Denuncian que se ven obligados a vender sus productos por debajo de coste y piden al Gobierno que intervenga para garantizar un 'precio justo' y evitar la desaparición del sector.
Investigadores de INIA Remehue presentarán resultados de estudio que muestra efecto del estrés hídrico en el cultivo de papa.
August 17, 2021
Investigadores de INIA Remehue presentarán resultados de estudio que muestra efecto del estrés hídrico en el cultivo de papa
En el Congreso Virtual Eurosoil 2021 los científicos nacionales darán a conocer las consecuencias que tiene la falta de agua, entre ellas la disminución en un 30 porciento del rendimiento en comparación con sistemas bajo riego.
Hijolusa es uno de los principales operadores de patata fresca en España.
August 17, 2021
España: Patatas Hijolusa estudia dar entrada al capital riesgo
El sector agroalimentario sigue despertando el apetito de los fondos de inversión. En esta ocasión en el punto de mira está Patatas Hijolusa, proveedor de Mercadona, que estudia dar entrada a los fondos en su capital.
Japanese convenience stores get potato chips designed to be paired with canned chuhai cocktails
August 17, 2021
Japanese convenience stores get potato chips designed to be paired with canned chuhai cocktails
While Japan is home to many great izakaya and other drinking establishments, RTD (ready to drink) canned cocktails are very much a popular way to enjoy a refreshing alcoholic beverage.
New (organic) potato nets from NORMA are saving some 630 tons of plastic per year
August 12, 2021
New (organic) potato nets from NORMA are saving some 630 tons of plastic per year
Norma is saving on plastic consumption and it is not stopping at potatoes either. The new nets, which provide a shopper-friendly packaging, are true environmental giants from now on.
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All-Yellow Flesh Potatoes Continue Upward Trend in Volume Sales, Profits
August 12, 2021
All-Yellow Flesh Potatoes Continue Upward Trend in Volume Sales, Profits
All-yellow flesh potatoes continue to rise above russets, reds and whites in the critical metric of retailer volume sales, an encouraging sign for grocers as growers ready for their upcoming fall harvests.
Ballreich Snack Food Company Recalls Bar-B-Q Seasoned Potato Chips Because of Possible Health Risk
August 12, 2021
Ballreich Snack Food Company Recalls Bar-B-Q Seasoned Potato Chips for potential Salmonella contamination
Ballreich Snack Food Co. Tiffin, Ohio, is recalling its 1.5oz, 2.75oz, and 7oz packages of BAR-B-Q Potato Chips due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.
Farm management specialist CropX Acquires Netherland-based Dacom Farm Intelligence
August 12, 2021
Farm management specialist CropX Acquires Netherland-based Dacom Farm Intelligence
Farm management specialist CropX has acquired Dacom Farm Intelligence. Dacom is one of the pioneers of the global AgTech sector, located in Groningen, Netherlands.
Today's announcement of REEF and The Wendy's Company follows a trial in Toronto, ON  that started in November 2020
August 11, 2021
Wendy's Company to set up 700 delivery-only kitchens in cooperation with REEF
The Wendy’s Company and REEF announced their commitment to open and operate 700 delivery-only kitchens over the next five years across the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.
'Changing' by the artist Alisa Singer
August 11, 2021
IPCC Report: Climate change widespread, rapid and intensifying
Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today.
Utkal Tubers - Potato Seeds Company with Ambitious Plans
August 10, 2021
The India-based Seed Potato Company Utkal Tubers has Ambitious Plans
India based seed potato company Utkal Tubers is focused on the development of high yielding disease resistant varieties.
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Québec Parmentier strengthens its leadership position in the potato industry
August 10, 2021
Québec Parmentier strengthens its leadership position in the seed and table potato market
Québec Parmentier today announced the acquisition of two potato production companies, Les Fermes Petite Nation and Les Pommes de terre du Témiscamingue.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia desarrolló la investigación y el estudio de variantes de papa criolla en diferentes altitudes y temperaturas.
August 10, 2021
Colombia: Sembrar papa criolla en altitudes medias genera buena productividad en ciclos de cultivo
Las evaluaciones para monitorear el crecimiento del cultivo de papa se suelen hacer en lugares con alturas consideradas como óptimas, por lo que el investigador Pedro Lizarazo decidió poner a prueba el comportamiento de cinco variedades de papa criolla en distintas altitudes y temperaturas.
La primera novedad, el 'Preparado para ensaladilla', contiene, además de dados de patata, guisantes y zanahorias, por lo que es un producto ideal para todos/as los/as amantes de esta refrescante elaboración.
August 10, 2021
Udapa Fácil, patatas listas para disfrutar
La cooperativa alavesa Udapa ha lanzado al mercado, bajo la marca ‘Udapa fácil’, un producto innovador que, con las patatas como protagonistas, busca dar respuesta a las nuevas tendencias demandadas por las y los consumidores.
Federico Canete se ha criado desde niño en el negocio familiar. En el proceso de elaboración emplean siempre patata de Castilla y León. (Cortesía: Enrique Carrascal)
August 10, 2021
Patatas Fritas Fátima: El crujir de la patata de siempre
Federico Canete se ha criado desde niño en el negocio familiar. En el proceso de elaboración emplean siempre patata de Castilla y León. Desde 1960 elaboran patatas fritas en sartén a baja temperatura de forma artesanal manteniendo el sabor de antaño.
1000th Varitron celebrated with special editions and sensational upgrade deals
August 09, 2021
Grimme UK celebrates the sale of the 1000th Varitron potato harvester
GRIMME UK is celebrating the sale of the 1,000th VARITRON self-propelled harvester by offering customers the opportunity to take advantage of several sensational upgrade packages.
Precocious (Early maturing) potato varieties in Asia help deliver benefits to 10 million people
August 09, 2021
Early maturing potato varieties in Asia help deliver benefits to 10 million people
Across Asia, 170 potato varieties have been released either through the International Potato Center (CIP)’s breeding program over the last four decades or by using germplasm held in its collections.

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