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Smith's brings back Gobbledok and other favorite faces to celebrate 90 years!
April 15, 2021
Smith's brings back Gobbledok and other favorite faces to celebrate 90 years!
Australia’s oldest and most iconic chip brand, Smith’s, is celebrating its 90th birthday. As the country's favorite chip brand for almost a century, Smith's has been a pantry staple and mainstay at BBQs, picnics, and parties for 90 years!
NDC Delivers a Live Webinar Event: Reducing Product Holds with Real-Time Measurements of Key Performance Indicators
April 13, 2021
NDC Delivers a Live Webinar Event: Reducing Product Holds with Real-Time Measurements of Key Performance Indicators
Global competition is fierce and it's placing increasing market demands on manufacturers to optimize productivity, improve quality control and reduce waste to remain economically competitive.
Combining Critical In-Soil Insights and Satellite Observations to Improve Global Agricultural Monitoring
April 12, 2021
NASA Harvest And CropX Partner To Support Sustainable Ag Initiatives
NASA Harvest (NASA’s Food Security and Agriculture Program) and CropX, a global leader in soil analytics for agriculture, today announced a strategic partnership that will give NASA Harvest unprecedented soil insights for its global agricultural monitoring efforts.
En 2020 aumentó significativamente el consumo de papa en la Argentina y superó al de carne vacuna
April 12, 2021
Argentina: El consumo de papa alcanzó en 2020 los 52 kilos por habitante al año y superó al de la carne vacuna
El consumo de la hortaliza, tanto como producto fresco como procesado, saltó casi un 20 porciento en cuatro años. Cultivada en varias zonas del país, se cosecharon 2,85 millones de toneladas, de las cuales, más de la mitad, se produjeron en el sudeste bonaerense.
Avanza un Ensayo de Papa Semilla en Altura en San Juan, Argentina
April 12, 2021
Avanza un Ensayo de Papa Semilla en Altura en San Juan, Argentina
Desde el INTA se están desarrollando una serie de ensayos para la producción de papa semilla. Los mismos se llevan a cabo en Jáchal, Iglesia, Calingasta y en Rama Caída en Mendoza.
Board Chairman Rob Sarlls, President & CEO, Wyandot
April 12, 2021
SNAC Members Vote to Extend All Officer Terms by One Year
Board Chairman Rob Sarlls and Associate Executive Council (AEC) President David Read Reelected Along with Fellow Officers and AEC Members.
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La papa, puntal en la producción agrícola de Cuba
April 12, 2021
La papa, puntal en la producción agrícola de Cuba
La papa o patata, uno de los alimentos vegetales más populares, es hoy aún puntal de la producción agrícola en muchos países de casi todas las regiones del orbe.
Alberta is officially Potato Cyst Nematode-free.
April 12, 2021
Big win for Alberta potato growers
A team effort led to Alberta being declared Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) free – improving trade prospects for producers.
INIA Remehue da a conocer recomendaciones para la cosecha y almacenamiento de papa
April 12, 2021
INIA Remehue da a conocer recomendaciones para la cosecha y almacenamiento de papa
En momentos en que los productores se encuentran cosechando y almacenando sus papas, el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) recuerda algunas consideraciones a tomar en cuenta para tener éxito en esta faena.
Si México deja pasar papa fresca de EU, se perderá autosuficiencia alimentaria: Conpapa
April 12, 2021
Si México deja pasar papa fresca de EU, se perderá autosuficiencia alimentaria: Conpapa
México produce 1.8 millones de toneladas anuales, donde se exporta muy poco por los riesgos fitosanitarios que hay en el mundo.
New Pringles Wavy Deep Fried Pickle delivers savory snacking satisfaction, available only at Dollar General
April 12, 2021
New Limited-Edition Pringles® Flavor Packs The Dill-icious Zest Of Deep-Fried Pickles Into One Crunchy Bite
New Pringles Wavy Deep Fried Pickle delivers savory snacking satisfaction, available only at Dollar General
Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO, Frank Muir Retires After 18 Years of Service
April 10, 2021
Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO, Frank Muir Retires After 18 Years of Service
Eighteen years ago, the Idaho® potato industry was in crisis. Consumers were shunning potatoes due to the rising popularity of low-carb diets, the new consumer focus on buying local (locavore movement) was beginning to expand across the country and the Idaho® potato farm gate revenue was declining.
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April 08, 2021
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PEI Potato Board Chairman Wayne Townshend (left) presents Potato Industry Recognition Award to Peter McKenna (right)
April 07, 2021
PEI Potato Board Presents 2021 Potato Industry Recognition Awards
Three awards were presented to well deserving industry members at the Prince Edward Island Potato Board’s monthly meeting in March 2021. In addition, the award winners will be recognized at the PEI Board Annual Banquet in 2022.

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