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Prince Edward Island Potato Board Launches Podcast: Spudchat
April 27, 2021
Prince Edward Island Potato Board Launches Podcast: Spudchat
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is excited to share with potato farmers and industry partners the launch of a new podcast, Spudchat.
Demand for washed potatoes in Namibia not met by local supply
April 27, 2021
Demand for washed potatoes in Namibia not met by local supply
In Namibia, retailers and importing agents have spent NAD (Namibian Dollar) 120.1 million (USD 8.4 million) between 2019 and 2020 on importing washed potatoes to meet local demand.
New Potatoes South Africa awareness campaign highlights resilience, optimism of unsung industry heroes
April 27, 2021
New Potatoes South Africa awareness campaign highlights resilience
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has launched a bold new awareness campaign in a bid to create perspective about the resilience and performance of the potato industry’s stakeholders in the country, especially in the context of South Africa recently marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 disruption.
Lamb Weston: Accolade for the proper British chip that's a cut above the rest!
April 27, 2021
Lamb Weston's British Chip 'The Dukes of Chippingdom' picks up another award
Potato Processor Lamb Weston's British Chip (Fries) 'The Dukes of Chippingdom', has picked up the Silver Award for the Best New Side of Plate/Ingredient Foodservice Product in the 2020 – 2021 British Frozen Awards.
The latest megadrum, produced by Idaho Steel, has a guaranteed capacity of 1,250 kg per hour and can - depending on the dry matter content of the potatoes used - even deliver up to 1,500 kg per hour.
April 27, 2021
Idaho Steel and Kiremko, the 'Go to Guys' for Efficient Potato Flake Production
Flake production is not only a potato process for specialists. More and more potato processors see it as an ideal solution for their sustainability improvement.
El propietario Robert Koch, Jacqueline Blöckl y Franziska Koch en el stand conjunto del estado de Baviera en Fruit Logistica 2018
April 26, 2021
Robert Koch, mayorista de patatas: 'La regionalidad es un factor importante en la decisión de compra de los consumidores alemanes'
Si bien el mercado de las patatas industriales se paralizó en gran medida durante la pandemia de coronavirus, el mercado de la patata de mesa en la región alemana de Baviera está en auge.
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Frédéric Champion (Courtesy: Fresh Plaza)
April 26, 2021
Frédéric Champion, de Pomleg en Francia: 'Este año observamos un mayor interés por los productos frescos'
La nueva campaña de la patata comenzó hace quince días para Pomleg, con sede en el MIN de Rungis. Empezamos justo antes de Semana Santa; va bastante bien.
En próximas fechas, los agricultores de Esmeraldas, Ecuador realizarán una gira de intercambio en Honduras.
April 26, 2021
En Esmeraldas, Ecuador, el cultivo de camote busca mejorar la salud e ingresos de sus ciudadanos
Agricultores de la provincia de Esmeraldas, organizaciones de productores y autoridades del Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería, el INIAP y el CIP realizaron la siembra participativa de 10 variedades de camote.
Cuba: Antes que llegue la lluvia, Horquita siembra
April 26, 2021
Cuba: Antes que llegue la lluvia, Horquita siembra
La Empresa de Cultivos Varios de Horquita, del municipio de Abreus en Cienfuegos, aprovecha los dos mejores meses de la campaña de primavera para plantar de otros surtidos agrícolas las 350 hectáreas (h) que habían sido destinadas a la papa.
La patata arranca la campaña en Castilla y León con menos superficie, más variedades de lavado e 'ilusión' con los precios.
April 26, 2021
La patata arranca la campaña en Castilla y León con menos superficie, más variedades de lavado e 'ilusión' con los precios
Mientras que en la zona de Cartagena las lluvias están ralentizado las labores de arranque de las primeras patatas, los cultivadores de Castilla y León han completado buena parte de las labores de sementera.
Deadlock: Much concern in EU about seed potato trade with the UK (Courtesy: Seed export from the Netherlands | NAO)
April 26, 2021
Deadlock: Much concern in EU about seed potato trade with the UK
There seems to be little hope for an imminent agreement between the EU and the UK on mutual trade in seed potatoes. If no agreement is reached, there is a good chance that the export of seed potatoes from EU countries to the UK will be resolutely closed on 1 July.
Lamb Weston / Meijer: eat balanced, don’t waste food and care about the climate
April 26, 2021
Lamb Weston / Meijer publishes sustainability report: eat balanced, don’t waste food and care about the climate
With the publication of the sustainability report 2019-2020, leading potato processor presents its ambitious Sustainability Agenda for 2030
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HZPC: Serving The Russian Market Via An Alternative Route
April 26, 2021
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Shearer’s Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
April 25, 2021
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AHDB coordinates potato sprout suppression position paper
April 23, 2021
AHDB coordinates potato sprout suppression position paper
The British potato industry remains in a state of great uncertainty and at significant risk of crop wastage and economic failure as a result of minimal progress on the availability of suitable sprout suppression chemistry.
In Georgia, potato prices hit historic lows, stocks are at record levels, and imports are increasing
April 20, 2021
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