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Success story of Razdolie LLC (Moscow region)
March 30, 2021
Success story of Razdolie LLC (Moscow region)
The company Razdolie LLC was founded in 2008, but received a new round in development in 2015 with the arrival of a young and progressive management team.
Ladd and Zoey Wahlen, pictured with their three children, recently started a potato chip business in Aberdeen (Courtesy: Zoey Wahlen)
March 30, 2021
Establishing Roots: Aberdeen farm family starts potato chip business
From field to bag to front door, an Aberdeen farm family has recently launched a potato chip business that focuses on being involved in all parts of the potato’s journey from seed to the customer’s palate.
Hauts-de-France: more organic potato plots despite the limited market
March 30, 2021
Hauts-de-France: more organic potato plots despite the limited market
With the closure of restaurants and consequent decrease in factory activity, organic potatoes, just like conventional potatoes, have suffered from the Covid-19 crisis.
Foto comparativa de los efectos de esta cepa de la bacteria estudiada por las investigadoras del Conicet.
March 29, 2021
Una bacteria para mejorar el rendimiento de la planta de papa
Investigadoras del CONICET describieron por primera vez la cepa de una bacteria que podría convertirse en un biofertilizante, en un estimulador del crecimiento vegetal y también en un biocontrolador amigable con el medio ambiente.
Parte temporada de exportación de semilla de papas certificadas en la región de Los Lagos, Chile
March 29, 2021
Parte temporada de exportación de semilla de papas certificadas en la región de Los Lagos, Chile
En la planta Seleccionadora de Semillas SZ S.A., ubicada en Frutillar, el Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) realizó la inspección, emisión del certificado sanitario y colocación del sello de la primera exportación de semilla certificada de papas.
El CEO de la compañía, Javier Meléndez (en el centro) junto a los integrantes de la Comisión de Igualdad Maite Garcia, Isabel Alonso, Óscar García, Sara Velasco y Jesús Misol.
March 29, 2021
Patatas Meléndez aprueba un plan para asegurar la 'igualdad real y efectiva' de sus trabajadoras
Patatas Meléndez, la empresa vallisoletana líder en el sector de la patata fresca, pone en marcha el I Plan de Igualdad con el objetivo de alcanzar la equiparación real y efectiva entre hombres y mujeres en todos los niveles de la empresa.
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La palabra patata y lo que nos cuenta sobre nuestra historia
March 29, 2021
La palabra patata y lo que nos cuenta sobre nuestra historia
Evidentemente, la patata es una excusa, aunque una poco inocente. Por muy insignificante que nos pueda parecer, la patata ocupa un lugar significativo en el mundo culinario y es, además, un alimento de gran importancia histórica.
The U.S.-Mexico border at Tijuana, Baja California, and San Diego, California.
March 29, 2021
National Potato Council, others Raise Alarm on US-Mexico Trade Relationship
The National Potato Council(NPC) and 26 leading food and agriculture associations have expressed concerns over the rapid deterioration of the trade relationship between the United States and Mexico
Utz Brands CEO says that Boulder Canyon potato chips are doing well with customers looking for healthier snacks (Courtesy: AP)
March 28, 2021
Utz CEO says that Boulder Canyon potato chips are doing well with customers looking for healthier snacks
Some Utz Brands buyers are opting for snacks with healthier ingredients such as the avocado oil used to cook the Boulder Canyon potato chips, Utz Brands CEO Dylan Lissette told CNBC.
Voting Report on AHDB Potato ballot is with Ministers
March 27, 2021
Voting Report on AHDB Potato ballot is with Ministers. A majority voted against continuation of a levy.
A ballot to decide the future of the AHDB Potato levy has concluded and the voting report has been passed to Ministers for a decision on what happens next.
Agrico's Next Generation potato varieties now available on its online platform agricopotatoes.com
March 27, 2021
Agrico's Next Generation potato varieties now available on its online platform
Last November Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information. Agrico now also shares the latest insights and successes of its Next Generation potato varieties on this online platform
Potato machinery manufacturer Double L acquired by Idaho Investors, creating opportunities for growth
March 26, 2021
Potato machinery manufacturer Double L acquired by Idaho Investors, creating opportunities for growth
Double L, a prominent manufacturer of farm equipment in the Intermountain West, announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by a group of Idaho investors, creating opportunities for growth.
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Prince Edward Island seed potatoes cleared for export to United States after no more potato wart found
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French potato farmer SCEA HERMANT has invested in a TOMRA 3A sorting machine to optimize the quality of potatoes and onions sold at fresh markets.
March 25, 2021
French potato farmer SCEA HERMANT invests in a TOMRA 3A Sorting Machine
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