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As of January 1, 2021 the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) underwent major changes
January 26, 2021
Major changes at North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG)
Until December 31, 2020 the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) was a 5 country organization, but the organization started 2021 without the British AHDB. Also, Victor Pfaff stepped down as NEPG secretary and is replaced by Daniel Ryckmans.
When the spill was detected, P.E.I. Potato Solutions was directed to stop the flow of waste water and remove any waste water from ditches around its property (Courtesy: Brian Higgins/CBC).
January 25, 2021
PEI Potato washing facility fined over waste water spill
The owners of a potato facility in New Annan confirm they will not dispute a CAD 1,000 fine they received following a spill of waste water at the end of 2020.
La plaga entró en la comarca por Muxía, donde llevan ya 34 meses sin poder plantar tubérculos. El el único municipio de la zona infestado en su totalidad.
January 25, 2021
España: La polilla de la patata se extiende por la costa desde parroquias de Carballo y a Laracha
La polilla guatemalteca de la patata llegó a finales de noviembre del 2019 a varias parroquias costeras de los municipios de A Laracha y Carballo.
Bananas in the cold store of Luik Natie
January 25, 2021
New frozen storage offers 22,000 extra pallet places for frozen produce in the port of Antwerp
Luik Natie opened a new cold store at the beginning of 2019. Just under two years later, the opening of a new frozen storage area is planned.
Muchos agricultores no tienen recursos para cultivar este año, según Fedepapa.
January 25, 2021
Colombia: Siembra de papa puede bajar hasta 10.000 hectáreas en 2021
En 2020, la papa tuvo una muy buena cosecha, sin embargo, la contracción en el consumo generó una crisis, porque no había quién la comprara en el mercado.
Chile: Investigadores cosechan las primeras papas chilotas sembradas en laboratorio
January 25, 2021
Chile: Investigadores cosechan las primeras papas chilotas sembradas en laboratorio
El proyecto, apoyado por el Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico, Fondecyt, busca medir los beneficios de dichas variedades nativas versus las tradicionales.
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Estas son las famosas patatas de Mercadona que imitan a las de McDonald's.
January 25, 2021
España: Mercadona triunfa con su versión del producto estrella más imitado de McDonald’s
Las patatas congeladas de corte fino que venden en Mercadona, se han convertido en su nuevo éxito de ventas ya que imita a la perfección a las patatas de McDonald's.
APPACYL recomienda sembrar menos patata en 2021 y que sea de lavado
January 25, 2021
APPACYL recomienda sembrar menos patata en 2021 y que sea de lavado
Este ha sido muy mal año para la patata. En estos momentos todavía queda almacenada en Castilla y León en torno a un 50% más de lo habitual en estas fechas y además, con grandes dificultades de salida.
Vintage Maine Kitchen, a small batch, artisan potato chip company, will move into the former North Pownal General Store. The Pownal Board of Appeals unanimously approved the change last Thursday. (Courtesy: Andrew Hanscom)
January 24, 2021
Maine Potato chip company 'Vintage Maine Kitchen' finds a new home in Pownal
A new potato chip manufacturing facility promises to bring changes to small, rural Pownal.
End of November potato Stocks (grower held) increase above five year average (Courtesy: AHDB)
January 24, 2021
End of November Potato Stocks in Great Britain above five year average
Grower held potato stocks in Great Britain, as at the end of November 2020, are estimated to total 3.27Mt. This is up 12.5% (363Kt) from 2019 and 4.7% (147Kt) to the 5-year average (2015-2019).
Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Small Number of Ruffles Original Potato Chips
January 24, 2021
Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Small Number of Ruffles Original Potato Chips
Frito-Lay issued a voluntary recall of a small number of 13 1/2 oz. “Party Size” bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients.
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January 24, 2021
Idahoan® Declares Memphis the Mashed Potatoes Capital of America and Delivers More Than 300,000 Free Pouches
Idahoan Foods is delivering a pouch of Idahoan® Buttery Homestyle® Mashed Potatoes to more than 300,000 Memphis households this National Potato Lovers Month and will make a donation to Mid-South Food Bank later in the month.
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The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato industry.
January 24, 2021
'Grow Your Own Potatoes', a popular education programme in the United Kingdom will continue in 2021
The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato industry.
Overnight, the Washington Potato Company potato dehydration plant in Warden, Washington, was destroyed destroyed by fire. The fire caused the immediate evacuation of about a third of Warden (pop: 2700) for several hours due to concerns that an ammonia tan
January 22, 2021
Washington Potato Company Dehydration Plant in Warden destroyed by fire.
The Washington Potato Company potato dehydration plant in Warden, Washington, was destroyed by a massive fire overnight. The fire caused the immediate evacuation of about a third of nearby town of Warden (pop: 2700) for several hours due to concerns that an ammonia tank located in the plant could burst.
Freezer specialist FPS Food Process Solutions Announces Strategic Senior Appointments
January 21, 2021
Freezer specialist FPS Food Process Solutions Announces Strategic Senior Appointments
Freezer specialist FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, announces strategic senior appointments to ensure continued strength in the growing food processing sector.
Campbell Soup Company's facility in Columbus, Georgia (Courtesy: Google Maps)
January 20, 2021
Campbell to shutter Georgia snacks facility
Campbell Soup Co. has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Columbus by the spring of 2022. Campbell Soup employs 326 at the facility, which makes candy, crackers, cookies, nuts and bars.
PEI Potatoes 'Made To Enjoy'
January 20, 2021
PEI Potatoes 'Made To Enjoy'
PEI Potatoes will be on the small screen once again this year, with a brand new message and commercial. 'Made to Enjoy' is a new approach for PEI Potatoes, aimed more at the end consumer than our previous campaigns.
Spanish processor of frozen vegetables, VIRTO GROUP once again chooses TOMRA and renews the equipment at its main plant with eleven Nimbus BSI+ sorters
January 19, 2021
Frozen Vegetable processor VIRTO GROUP once again partners with TOMRA Food
VIRTO GROUP, the largest frozen vegetable company in Spain and one of the most important in Europe, has again selected TOMRA for its sorters. The company has updated its main plant in Azagra (Navarra) with eleven Nimbus BSI+ sorters.

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