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Russia may sharply increase potato imports from Egypt this season
February 18, 2021
Russia may sharply increase potato imports from Egypt this season
EastFruit analysts predict that Russia may sharply increase the volume of imports of potatoes from Egypt in the 2020/21 season.
Potato prices stagnate in Moldova due to low demand
February 17, 2021
Potato prices stagnate in Moldova due to low demand
In late January-early February 2021, the next stage of potato wholesale prices growth began in Moldova. However, it was only the cheapest locally produced potatoes that rose in the price from 3 lei/kg to 3.5-4.0 lei/kg ($0.21-0.24/kg).
Innovation in German food retail trade: Europlant launches the Lower Carb Potato
February 17, 2021
Innovation in German food retail trade: Europlant launches the Lower Carb Potato
Potato is one of the most popular foods. For many consumers, however, it contains too many carbohydrates. Europlant adapts to the low-carb nutrition trend and is now offering two potato varieties with fewer carbohydrates.
Bühler has proved reliability and robustness in 2020
February 16, 2021
Bühler has proved reliability and robustness in 2020
In 2020, Bühler proved to be a reliable partner to all its stakeholders and showed robust business performance in 2020. Despite adverse conditions, Bühler fulfilled all customer contracts and delivery agreements without interruptions.
DUCAM project (Wafilin and Avebe) wins Water Innovator of the Year award 2021
February 15, 2021
Avebe wins Water Innovation Award for its project 'Sustainable Concentration of Potato Juice with Membranes'
The winner of the 'Water Innovator of the Year' award was announced during the online conference Water Vision 2021. The three ideas selected were Mid Mix, Mezt and the DUCAM project (Avebe and Wafilin: Sustainable Concentration of Potato Juice with Membranes). The winning finalist: Avebe and Wafilin's DUCAM project
Situación actual de la producción de papa en Argentina. Campaña 2020
February 15, 2021
Situación actual de la producción de papa en Argentina. Campaña 2020
La Secretaría de Extensión de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias de la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata -reunió a técnicos y productores del ámbito público y privado de las principales zonas productoras de papa del país.
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The new potato packaging bags are made of two-ply paper with compostable glue used around the window of the bag.
February 15, 2021
New potato packaging compostable at home
February is Potato Lover's Month and Arrowfarms companies Morning Kiss Organic and Gold Bell are introducing new, compostable paper bag potato packaging.
Leon van den Oord, Jac van den Oord Potatoes, the Netherlands 'When it's cold, demand shifts to starchy potatoes for mash right away'
February 15, 2021
Leon van den Oord, Jac van den Oord Potatoes, the Netherlands: 'When it's cold, demand shifts to starchy potatoes for mash right away'
It started snowing in the Netherlands on Saturday evening. Many households are, therefore, serving mashed potatoes again.
Refuerzan vigilancia fitosanitaria para evitar ingreso de la polilla de la papa en Piura, Perú
February 15, 2021
Refuerzan vigilancia fitosanitaria para evitar ingreso de la polilla de la papa en Piura, Perú
El Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego, a través del Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria – SENASA, mantiene el monitoreo preventivo de la plaga Tecia solanivora, conocida también como ‘Polilla Guatemalteca’
La patata de Mallorca representa un 70 % del total de la patata que se exporta de España al Reino Unido.
February 15, 2021
Baleares pide al Reino Unido que el Brexit no afecte a la exportación de la patata
Baleares ha pedido al Reino Unido que el Brexit no afecte a la exportación de la patata mallorquina, ha informado este viernes la Conselleria de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación.
From left to right: Dan Kakes, Charlie Mattek, Bill Guenthner, Rod Gumz, John Bustamante, Alex Okray, Wes Meddaugh and Mike Carter (Courtesy: WPVGA)
February 15, 2021
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association elect new president
Bill Guenthner of Guenthner Farms was elected WPVGA Board President for 2021. The WPVGA Associate Division Board of Directors elected Chris Brooks of Central Door Solutions to be its President for 2021. The WSPIA Board of Directors elected J.D. Schroeder of Schroeder Bros. Farms, President for 2021.
Royal Cosun (parent of potato processor Aviko) closed 2020 with a slightly higher group result than in 2019.
February 15, 2021
Aviko's parent Cosun posts slightly higher result in a challenging year
Royal Cosun (parent of potato processor Aviko) closed 2020 with a slightly higher group result than in 2019. Aviko had an exceptionally turbulent year. Lockdowns exerted pressure on Aviko’s turnover in the foodservice channel, whereas other business groups benefited directly or indirectly from higher sales in the retail channel.
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ICAR-Central Potato Research Station, Muthorai, Udagamandalam (Tamil Nadu; ICAR-CPRS Ooty) introduces two potato varieties with multiple resistancies , Kufri Sahyadri and Kufri Karan
February 14, 2021
CPRI Ooty introduces two multi-resistant potato varieties, Kufri Sahyadri and Kufri Karan
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February 11, 2021
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February 11, 2021
HZPC Americas welcomes Aron Derbidge
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