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Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe wins first DACT Treasury Award
December 04, 2020
Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe wins first DACT Treasury Award
After an exciting battle, the winner of the DACT Treasury Award 2020 has been announced. Avebe received the most votes from the members of the Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers (DACT).
FAO Food Price Index registered a sharp rise in November to its highest level in nearly six years
December 03, 2020
FAO Food Price Index registered a sharp rise in November to its highest level in nearly six years
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 105.0 points in November 2020, up 4.0 points (3.9 percent) from October and 6.4 points (6.5 percent) higher than its value a year ago.
John Dykstra, Director of Service Operations – Americas and Asia Pacific at Key Technology
December 02, 2020
Key Technology Appoints John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations – Americas and Asia Pacific
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations for North America, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board recently elected a new executive team
December 01, 2020
P.E.I. Potato Board elects new executive team
Wayne Townshend has been named chairman. Townshend has been on the board for five years serving as a seed director.
Lamb Weston wins marketing award for its UK B2B launch of Dukes of Chippingdom Fries
December 01, 2020
Lamb Weston wins marketing award for its UK B2B launch of Dukes of Chippingdom Fries
Lamb Weston, supported by Art of the Possible Agency and WAA, has won a 2020 B2B Marketing Award last week, taking Gold in the Best Product Launch Campaign and the highly coveted Grand Prix: Campaign of the Year for the launch of its innovative Dukes of Chippingdom in February.
EnWave Signs Second Equipment Purchase Agreement with Patata Torres to Increase REV™ Manufacturing Capacity by 100kW
December 01, 2020
EnWave sells additional equipment to snack manufacturer Patata Torres increasing REV™ Manufacturing Capacity by 100kW
EnWave Corporation announced today that it has signed its second Equipment Purchase Agreement with Patatas Fritas Torres S.L. , a leading snack manufacturer in Spain. This purchase is for a much larger 100kW Radiant Energy Vacuum ('REV™') machine complementing Patatas Torres’ previous purchase of a 10kW REV™ machine.
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Azerbaijan increased production and export of potatoes
December 01, 2020
Azerbaijan increased production and export of potatoes
In the period between January and October of 2020, 982,1 tons of potatoes were produced in Azerbaijan. According to the State Statistics Committee, compared to the same period last year, this indicator increased by 1,6%.
New Report of Potato Wart (Synchytrium endobioticum) in Prince Edward Island, Canada
December 01, 2020
Presence of Potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum) confirmed in Prince Edward Island
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently confirmed the presence of potato wart in two fields on a farm in Prince Edward Island (PEI). Potato wart is a regulated quarantine pest in Canada.
Prestatieprijs aardappelzetmeelfabrikant Avebe naar 96,15 Euro
December 01, 2020
Potato Starch cooperative Avebe increases performance price to 96.15 euros
In financial year 2019/2020 Dutch Potato Starch Producer Royal Avebe achieved a performance price of 96.15 euros. This is a fraction below the record result - 96.63 euros - of the previous financial year.
'Auger and Thermal Processing Solutions' specialist DTS highlights capabilities beyond potato processing with new branding and corporate presentation
November 30, 2020
Auger and Thermal Processing Solutions specialist DTS highlights capabilities beyond potato processing
Dutch equipment manufacturer DTS has made a name for themselves supplying high quality (auger-style) blanchers, cookers and coolers to the potato processing industry. Now, their new branding highlights that their Auger and Thermal Processing Solutions expertise is used for other products as well.
Con la campaña 'Para estar fuertes, hay que papear'
November 30, 2020
Gobierno de Perú promueve mayor consumo de papa
Desde el Programa Agroideas del Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego (Minagri), se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana y destacar el trabajo de los agricultores que han mantenido una producción constante de este alimento, pese a la pandemia.
Gobierno Colombiano no autorizó la importación de 65.000 toneladas de papa de Bélgica, pero la crisis de los papicultores es real y profunda.
November 30, 2020
Gobierno Colombiano no autorizó la importación de 65.000 toneladas de papa de Bélgica
La desinformación surgió al sacar de contexto unas proyecciones que hizo Fedepapa en marzo. Le explicamos las raíces de la crisis y los efectos que, según los expertos, se pueden producir si no se toman medidas estructurales.
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Se levanta el veto a la plantación de patata en la práctica totalidad de Asturias
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US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment 
November 29, 2020
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US potato imports surge
November 29, 2020
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