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NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) uncertain about pending potato season. (Courtesy: Eurofresh-Distribution)
December 17, 2020
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
The return of Nacho Fries also means a continuation of the beloved cinematic trailer-style ad creative, now starring Sarah Hyland and Joe Keery.
December 17, 2020
Taco Bell® brings back its Nacho Fries for The Holidays!
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries were incredibly popular and the fans of these tasty fries were highly disappointed when they were discontinued. Now they are back! But only for a limited time during the holidays, starting December 24.
TOMRA Food Launches Arabic Website
December 17, 2020
TOMRA Food Launches Arabic Website
TOMRA Food has launched its Arabic language website, providing a dynamic online platform for its Arabic-speaking customers.
Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia (Courtesy: Phillip Wharton)
December 15, 2020
Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
With effect from 11 December 2020, Royal Avebe has changed its formal name from Coöperatie AVEBE U.A. to Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.
December 15, 2020
Royal Avebe changes its formal name to ‘Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.’
In honour of Avebe’s centenary in 2019, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander granted the company the Royal Warrant.
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
December 14, 2020
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.
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Huánuco: Más de 2 mil productores de papa cumplen paro agrario y protestan frente a gobierno regional (Courtesy: Edgar Falcón)
December 14, 2020
Huánuco: un sector de agricultores protestó frente a sede del gobierno regional
Le exigían al gobernador regional, Juan Alvarado, destinar un mayor presupuesto para la compra de sus productos.
Revolutionary Upgrades to Sensors and Insight Tools of the Sorter Lead to Better Bottom Lines for Processors.
December 14, 2020
Tomra Food merges best-in-class engineering and intelligence with launch of the Tomra 5C
Revolutionary Upgrades to Sensors and Insight Tools of the Sorter Lead to Better Bottom Lines for Processors.
Selecting the right packaging machine for your needs
December 14, 2020
How to choose the right packaging equipment for your processing line
With so many weighing and packaging options available, it can be difficult to narrow down the right fit for your processing line. To help find the right equipment for your line, Manter has put together this short guide to help begin the selection process.
Estimates of Canadian Potato Production by Statistics Canada: a slightly lower overall production, but huge regional changes
December 14, 2020
2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province
Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
McCain Foods currently operates a single potato processing plant in China, located in Harbin, Heilongjiang province
December 13, 2020
McCain Foods announces the construction of a second potato processing plant in China
McCain Foods announces the construction of a second potato processing plant in China. The new plant, located in the Yangling Agriculture Hi-Tech Development Zone, Shaanxi Province, will be producing french fries and involves an investment of USD 150 Million
Stefan Björk, managing director of Rosenqvists Food Technologies AB a manufacturer of processing lines for Potato Chips, French Fries, Savory snacks and potato specialities.
December 13, 2020
Rosenqvists Food Technologies Strengthens its Sales Team
Stefan Björk: 'Despite endless virus tests, overcomplicated travel plans, cancelled meetings, we are proud of all the projects we have worked on during 2020.'
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December 12, 2020
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In Japan, a new coating on McDonalds fries cartons was identified as the likely cause of flavour complaints. McDonald's Japan stopped using the new cartons
December 10, 2020
New coating on McDonald's fries cartons in Japan likely cause flavour complaints
In Japan, McDonald's customers complained about a strange flavour and aroma in their medium-sized French fries. The likely culprit: a new coating on the cardboard packets used for their medium-sized fries.
Royal cooperative ends challenging financial year on a positive note
December 10, 2020
Royal Avebe publishes its integrated annual report 2019/2020
Dutch Potato Starch cooperative Royal Avebe today publishes its integrated annual report 2019/2020.

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