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In some Prince Edward Island potato fields the rows are already closing over, shading the soil and keeping in moisture. (Courteys: Kevin Yarr / CBC)
July 19, 2021
Early 'closing in the rows' good sign for Prince Edward Island potato crop
Timely rains and continued warm weather has Prince Edward Island's potato crop a week to 10 days ahead of schedule, says the P.E.I. Potato Board.
Extension product capacity at Farm Frites Poland SA
July 19, 2021
Potato Processor Farm Frites Poland SA plans expansions
Farm Frites Poland SA, the joint venture of Farm Frites and Aviko, located in the North of Poland in Lębork, announces its capacity expansion plans.
Based in Manitoba, Alfred Lea's Tomahawk Chips will soon be selling coast-to-coast. (Courtesy: Alfred Lea)
July 19, 2021
Indigenous-owned, Manitoba-based potato chips brand heading to shelves across Canada
An independent Manitoba-based, Indigenous-owned brand of potato chip will soon be on shelves across the country. Tomahawk Chips is the brainchild of Alfred Lea, who began the Native Canadian Chip Corporation in 2015.
Mahindra HZPC brings colour to the potato sector in India
July 19, 2021
Mahindra HZPC brings colour to the potato sector in India
Recently Mahindra HZPC brought 30 more potato varieties from HZPC to India. They include HZPC's Perupas, an assortment of colourful varieties, rich in antioxidants for healthy lifestyle. The recently introduced varieties are expected to give rise to new and differentiated supply chains, especially in the modern retail space.
The 2021 harvest will depend more on production per ha than lower planted area
July 18, 2021
Potato harvest North-western Europe will depend more on production per ha than reduction in planted area
The total potato area within the NEPG zone (EU-04) has been reduced by 4,7%. Potato area in EU-04 declines from 522.300 ha to 497.700 ha (-24.600 ha). There was a decrease in all countries, but most in Belgium and the Netherlands.
SkipTheDishes and HEINZ® Reveal Canada's Top Trends on Fries and Sauce
July 16, 2021
SkipTheDishes and HEINZ® Reveal Canada's Top Trends on Fries and Sauce
With an 841% increase in french fry orders last year, Skip and HEINZ® dip deep into the data with expert pairing suggestions from Chef Thomas Heitz.
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After twelve months of consecutive rise, the FAO Food Price Index fell in June.
July 15, 2021
After twelve months of consecutive rise, the FAO Food Price Index fell in June
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 124.6 points in June 2021, down 3.2 points (2.5 percent) from May, but still 31.5 points (33.9 percent) higher than its level in the same period last year.
Lamb Weston’s Dukes of Chippingdom campaign wins the 2021 B2B Integrated Campaign at the Drum Awards for Marketing
July 15, 2021
Lamb Weston’s Dukes of Chippingdom campaign wins the 2021 B2B Integrated Campaign at the Drum Awards for Marketing
Lamb Weston strikes gold again with its marketing agency, Art of the Possible, by winning the 2021 B2B Integrated Campaign at the Drum Awards for Marketing.
ADAPT project: farmer’s survey’s points out climate change as the biggest threat to potato production in Europe
July 15, 2021
ADAPT project: farmer’s survey’s points out climate change as the biggest threat to potato production in Europe
Europatat is part of an international consortium involved in the research project ADAPT (“Accelerated Development of multiple-stress tolerAnt PoTato”), which aims at developing new strategies to make potatoes fit for the challenging growth conditions of the future.
Revolutionary new fryer by Kiremko for the production of fries and potato specialties: the Corda Invicta
July 15, 2021
Revolutionary new fryer by Kiremko for the production of fries and potato specialties: the Corda Invicta
Potato Processing Equipment specialist Kiremko is launching a revolutionary new fryer for the production of fries and potato specialties: the Corda Invicta.
Spudsy Sweet Potato Fries: Vegan Ranch Fry, Hot Fry, Cheese Fry
July 14, 2021
Spudsy used National French Fry Day to Launch a Sweet Potato Fries inspired savory snack
Spudsy, the brand known for creating the world's first Sweet Potato Puff, is introducing a new super snack on National French Fry Day that will excite the tastebuds of fry lovers everywhere.
tna Strengthens North African Operations With Appointment of New General Manager
July 14, 2021
tna Strengthens North African Operations With Appointment of New General Manager
Global food processing and packaging solutions provider, tna solutions, has announced the appointment of Magdy El Dessouky as General Manager for North Africa.
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