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Following an unprecedented year, Tasteful Selections takes the time to enjoy the little things
January 08, 2021
Following an unprecedented year, Tasteful Selections takes the time to enjoy the little things
Tasteful Selections begins new campaign to celebrate the little joys in the New Year.
FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December
January 07, 2021
FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 107.5 points in December 2020, up 2.3 points (2.2 percent) from November, marking the seventh month of consecutive increase.
In one year, a Scottish potato company removed almost 27 tons of plastic from its packaging.
January 06, 2021
The potato company Scotty Brand saves 27 tons of plastic from its packaging
In one year, a Scottish potato company removed almost 27 tons of plastic from its packaging.
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
January 05, 2021
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
Last month, key actors from Georgia’s potato sector convened virtually to discuss ideas to enhance the country’s potato sector.
Kent Crisps boss Laura Bounds
January 05, 2021
Laura Bounds of Kent Crisps recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list 2021
Laura Claire Bounds recieves an MBE in recognition of her work done through the firm she owns, Kent Crisps of Bridge near Canterbury.
Potato LEAF Reaches $2 Million Founders Society Goal
January 05, 2021
Potato LEAF Reaches $2 Million Founders Society Goal
Foundation announces virtual Institute Alumni Summit, July 13-15
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PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency
January 05, 2021
PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency
To the untrained eye (and mouth), a Cheetos Snack is a Cheetos Snack. But even die-hard snack lovers might not realize the lengths to which engineers go to ensure each bite has the optimal crunch, lightness, and shape.
The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal as they can no longer be exported to the EU or Northern Ireland
January 04, 2021
Brexit: Scottish minister pledges to fight for seed potato exporters
The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal. Exports of seed potatoes - a vital Scottish export - will not be part of a trade deal between the UK and EU
Student Plant Sciences Shivani Bhanvadia from India participated in research on the germination process of hybrid potatoes.
January 04, 2021
From Seed potato to Seed: Optimizing the germination of TPS
This year HZPC expects to own the first prototype of a hybrid potato variety. These potatoes will be sown instead of planted, and that offers a perspective for the food security of areas that are hard to reach.
La Familia Imle: Paul y Kathy en el centro, Peter (el hijo) y su familia a la izquierda, Amy (la hija) y su familia a la derecha. (Courtesía: Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council)
January 04, 2021
El hombre que intenta llevar el cultivo de la patata al siglo XXI
El agricultor Peter Imle intenta reducir a la mitad su cantidad de cromosomas para abrir el camino a muchas nuevas variedades con características más útiles.
Cooperativas como Aranpino sí encuentran venta en Madrid, pero agricultores que han decidido almacenar las patatas no saben ahora qué hacer con ellas.
January 04, 2021
Salamanca, España: ¿Qué hacemos con las patatas?
Cooperativas como Aranpino sí encuentran venta en Madrid, pero agricultores que han decidido almacenar las patatas no saben ahora qué hacer con ellas.
Simone Anderson, the new Vice President and General Manager, Lamb Weston Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)
January 04, 2021
Lamb Weston announces new VP for Australia and New Zealand operations
Lamb Weston has named Simone Anderson as the new Vice President and General Manager, Lamb Weston Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), beginning January 4, 2021.
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