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British potato production up as growers win battle with the weather
November 28, 2020
British potato production up as growers win battle with the weather
The total harvest of British potatoes this year will be 5.3m tonnes according to provisional estimates – up two point eight per cent (2.8%) on last year’s figure but just below the five-year average of 5.4m tonnes.
Ukraine imports potatoes from Poland and the Netherlands. (Courtesy: Proagro)
November 23, 2020
Ukraine imports potatoes from Poland and the Netherlands
Ukraine started to import potatoes from Poland, where prices fell sharply due to a significant reduction in consumption by the European foodservice segment.
UK potato packer Branston plans expansion
November 23, 2020
UK potato packer Branston plans expansion
UK potato packing business Branston has submitted plans for a new facility.
Mike Barry, Vice President Retail Sales has decided to retire on December 31st, 2020.
November 23, 2020
McCain Foods Announces Canadian Retail Business Leadership Changes
McCain Foods is announcing leadership changes to its Canadian Retail Business. After a remarkable 37 years with McCain, Mike Barry, Vice President Retail Sales has decided to retire on December 31st, 2020.
EU tariffs on US sweet potatoes increase 25%
November 23, 2020
EU tariffs on US sweet potatoes increase 25%
The European Union brought in $4 billion of tariffs earlier this month. The tariffs will affect a whole range of imported products, with grapefruit and sweet potatoes among them.
Según la Gobernación de ese departamento, la cifra se traduce en cerca de 2.100 toneladas de ese producto.
November 23, 2020
La 'papatón' de Bogotá y Cundinamarca fue todo un éxito: vendieron más de 40.000 bultos de papa
Según la Gobernación de ese departamento, la cifra se traduce en cerca de 2.100 toneladas de ese producto.
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Almudena López, chef y empresaria santiaguesa, abre en Porta Faxeira el 'take away' Galipapas
November 23, 2020
España: Un nuevo negocio del casco antiguo compostelano reinventa la patata asada de feria a la gallega
Se llama Galipapas y, como su nombre bien indica, es una reinvención a la gallega de todo un clásico en el sur de España y del baked potatoe de la cocina inglesa.
Son Cariño, Ortigueira, Neda, Lourenzá, A Pastoriza, Riotorto, A Pontenova, Ribadeo y O Valadouro, ahora zona tampón
November 23, 2020
Nueve concellos de Galicia podrán volver a plantar patatas tras dos años sin couza guatemalteca
Son: Cariño, Ortigueira, Neda, Lourenzá, A Pastoriza, Riotorto, A Pontenova, Ribadeo y O Valadouro, ahora zona tampón
Puyuyacu es un dispositivo con sistema automatizado e inteligente capaz de crear un microclima superior a los 0 °C sobre los cultivos, evitando así los efectos devastadores de las heladas. (Courtesy: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM))
November 23, 2020
¡Gran aporte! Estudiantes peruanos crean máquina que protege a los cultivos de las heladas
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Potato Storage in the United Kingdom: regular checks vital this season for reducing risks
November 22, 2020
UK Potato Storage: regular checks vital this season for reducing risks
The continued wet weather in late October/early November in the United Kingdom has extended the harvesting season beyond eight weeks for some, which is clearly not good news where stores have been part-filled and cooling systems unable to function correctly.
PepsiCo Appoints Dr. Pietro Antonio Tataranni as Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products  and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
November 22, 2020
PepsiCo Appoints Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19
PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced that Pietro Antonio Tataranni, MD has been named the company's global Chief Medical Officer. He will oversee the company's efforts to protect its global workforce, products, and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CIP Researchers say apical rooted cuttings are the solution for cheaper potato seed in India
November 21, 2020
International Potato Centre: Apical Rooted Cuttings offer cheaper potato seed in India
Researchers of the International Potato Center (CIP) explain the difficulties small potato farmers in many states of India may face to access good-quality planting materials at affordable prices.
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Dewulf launches a new 4-row self-propelled potato harvester: Enduro
November 21, 2020
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United States Retail Potato sales exceed 5-year records
November 20, 2020
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Record potato sales continued at US retail from July through September 2020. Total store potato sales increased by 13.6% in dollar sales and 10.6% in volume sales, compared to the same time frame in 2019.
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November 19, 2020
TOMRA Food and Ortofrutticola Parma: Selected quality, from the earth to the table
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Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
November 17, 2020
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Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom : 'The situation is good in the consumption potato market'
November 17, 2020
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