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PepsiCo launched a new line for the production of chips in the Moscow region
October 23, 2020
PepsiCo launched a new line for the production of chips in the Moscow region
According to the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Science of the Moscow Region, the tenth production line was launched at the PepsiCo enterprise in the Kashirsky District (Frito Lay Manufacturing LLC). It will produce Lay's ® chips. The production capacity of the line is more than 5 thousand tons of finished products per year.
South Africa Has Seen a Massive Surge in Potato Prices in Recent Months
October 23, 2020
Why South Africa Potato Prices Exploded by 140% in Just Four Months
Since mid-June, potato prices have been on average 46% higher than in the same period last year. In four months, the average market price of a 10kg
bag has rocketed from below R35 to R83.
Schenck Process to Acquire Baker Perkins
October 23, 2020
Schenck Process to Acquire Baker Perkins
Schenck Process Group (SPG) has reached an agreement to acquire Baker Perkins, a leading global supplier of food processing equipment and aftermarket services for the bakery, confectionery, biscuit, cookie and cracker, breakfast cereal, and pet food end-markets.
Damien Botha from Sweet Potatoes Australia, says the new Edgell Sweet Potato Fries are crunchy and spectacular.
October 21, 2020
Bundaberg Sweet Potato Chips (Fries) go Australia-wide
A taste of Bundaberg will be served around the country as Sweet Potatoes Australia partners with Edgell to launch their new Sweet Potato Fries .
Jason will lead the company’s three global locations.
October 21, 2020
Jason Davis Promoted to Vice President of Vanmark
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announces the promotion of Jason Davis to Vice President.
Patatas Meléndez Lanza un Spot en Televisión con Leo Harlem Como Protagonista, y Presenta su Nueva Imagen de Marca
October 21, 2020
Patatas Meléndez Lanza un Spot en Televisión con Leo Harlem Como Protagonista, y Presenta su Nueva Imagen de Marca
Patatas Meléndez, la empresa vallisoletana líder en el sector de la patata fresca, presenta su nuevo y renovado logotipo y lanza una campaña para televisión y medios digitales
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World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar: 'Above and Below Ground: Diseases threatening sustainable potato production'
October 21, 2020
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar: 'Above and Below Ground: Diseases threatening sustainable potato production'
The World Potato Congress is pleased to be beginning its Fall webinar series on November 12, 2020, with Professor Jacquie van der Waals from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
McCain Foods breaks ground for expansion of Lelystad factory
October 20, 2020
McCain Foods breaks ground for expansion of Lelystad factory
McCain Foods broke ground last week for the expansion of their French fry factory in Lelystad, The Netherlands
NewCold 'On Course' With Second UK Cold Storage Facility
October 20, 2020
NewCold 'On Course' With Second UK Cold Storage Facility
Preparations for NewCold's second UK deep freeze storage facility are fully on course, says the company and following the build commencement next month, the operation is expected to go live just one year later.
Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
October 20, 2020
Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
Featuring a patented direct drive with a counterbalance system, Zephyr's unique motion profile gently moves product with no segregation or stratification and at higher capacities than can be achieved with other horizontal motion conveyors.
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
October 20, 2020
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
Building on the original TranSlicer that revolutionized the commercial, fresh-cut salad industry, Urschel introduces the new TranSlicer 2520 Cutter. The TranSlicer 2520 processes a variety of products for the food processing industry such as leafy vegetables, celery, leek, carrots, cucumbers, and fruits.
FPS Opens New Manufacturing & Service Centre in Thailand
October 20, 2020
Industrial freezer specialist FPS Opens Manufacturing & Service Centre in Thailand
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp. announced the opening of a manufacturing & service center in Thailand, expanding its global presence to meet growing customer demand.
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October 19, 2020
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October 16, 2020
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Wageningen Research Foundation Report: The potato value chain in Morocco
October 16, 2020
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