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United States exports seed potatoes to Cuba
December 10, 2020
United States exports seed potatoes to Cuba for trials
Potatoes USA has sent the first shipment of U.S. seed potatoes to Cuba. The mixed load of 10 different varieties will be utilized in trials conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture in Cuba.
Zerella Fresh reinvests in Wyma as they expand the capacity of their potato washing and grading line. 
December 10, 2020
Zerella Fresh expand the capacity of their potato washing and grading line
South Australia's Zerella Fresh this month committed to expanding the capacity of their potato washing and grading line. Zerella Fresh has again chosen to reinvest with Wyma Solutions for their post-harvest needs.
The Meade Potato Company in Ireland has started to extract starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products
December 10, 2020
Meade Potato Company adds starch extraction facility
Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products.
Tong’s new MonstaFill box filler transforms throughput for UK potato grower
December 09, 2020
Tong’s new MonstaFill box filler transforms throughput for UK potato grower
Two of the newest machines within Tong Engineering’s wide range of vegetable handling equipment are proving invaluable in transforming post-harvest operations for Hampshire-based potato grower, Whitewater Potatoes.
The company has an ambitious growth strategy and has started a study to expand production capacity.
December 08, 2020
Lamb Weston / Meijer acquires majority share in Russia’s first large scale French fries factory
Lamb Weston / Meijer strengthened its position in the frozen processed potato market in Russia with the acquisition of a majority share of its existing joint venture with the Belaya Dacha Group. The joint venture owns Russia’s largest French fries factory.
Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools to improve potato breeding
December 08, 2020
Maine researchers are developing genomic tools for potato breeders
Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan, are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools that will help Maine scientists and farmers become more efficient in bringing novel, improved potato varieties to market.
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December 08, 2020
Working together on sustainable potato production in Kenya
Viazi (potatoes in Kiswahili) are grown in Kenya since the 19th century. The production and consumption of the potato have grown steadily since.
Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by bringing potatoes full circle
December 08, 2020
Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by turning potato peels into fertilizer
Pepsico UK has joined forces with British clean-tech firm CCm Technologies to reduce their carbon footprint by turning their potato waste into fertiliser.
Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment
December 08, 2020
Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment
In humid climates, there is a high risk of topsoil loss from erosion on bare soil as well as nitrogen from fertilizers leaking or leaching from the soil into water sources, which can cause groundwater pollution.
Insort's video presentation of the Sherlock Safeguard® highlights food safety benefits
December 08, 2020
Insort's video presentation of the Sherlock Safeguard® highlights food safety benefits
Following the introduction of the Sherlock Safeguard®, Insort presents a video highlighting the food safety benefits of their latest sorter. And - once again - Insort shows that a video presentation of equipment does not have to be boring.
A new marketing campaign to promote the benefits of the baked potato in the United Kindom by the AHDB will use in-depth consumer analysis to pick the right spud selling point for each segment of the market.
December 08, 2020
UK Baked potato campaign will use consumer specific targeted messages
A new marketing campaign to promote the benefits of the baked potato in the United Kindom by the AHDB will use in-depth consumer analysis to pick the right spud selling point for each segment of the market.
Un agente de la Guardia Civil con las patatas inmovilizadas en Vigo
December 07, 2020
Inmovilizan en Vigo, España 1.500 kilos de patatas falsas de Xinzo da Limia
Se ofrecían como tal pero no cumplían la normativa de Indicación Geográfica Protegida
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