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Potato sales at retail remain strong
September 28, 2020
US Potato sales at retail remain strong
Since public health restrictions for COVID-19 were put in place, US potato sales at retail have been well above historical levels.
McDonald's is seeking boost resilience of its British potato supply chain to environmental degradation and climate impacts
September 28, 2020
McDonald's and McCain offer climate resilience funding for UK potato farmers
Fast food giant McDonald's is working with McCain Foods and Prince's Countryside Trust to help farmers in the United Kingdom improve soil health and boost resilience to climate change and Brexit
Australia's leading potato supplier will invest AUD 35 million in a new potato packing facility at Parilla, 210 kilometres east of Adelaide in South Australia’s Mallee. (Courtesy: Zerella Fresh)
September 28, 2020
The Pye Group AUD 35 Million Expansion Will Boost Regional Economy
The Pye Group's multi-million-dollar investment in its Parilla Premium Potatoes and Zerella Fresh brands will help feed growing demand for potatoes in Australia. It will inject an estimated AUD 42 million into the regional Mallee economy and create 40 new local jobs.
some of Pfanni potato products
September 26, 2020
Unilever seeks strategic partnership with Aviko Rixona
Unilever is seeking a strategic partnership with Aviko Rixona. The aim is to create synergies driven by scale and technology and to manufacture best potato products.
Food Physics Group has announced the opening of their new PEF (Pulsed Electric Field) application center at the company’s headquarters in Boise, Idaho.
September 25, 2020
Food Physics Group opens Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) application center in Boise, Idaho
The facility is the first of its kind in North America, combining state of the art equipmentand scientific and processing expertise.
Aviko Rixona buys Pfanni instant potato plant in Stavenhagen as part of strategic partnership with Unilever
September 25, 2020
Aviko Rixona buys Pfanni instant potato plant in Stavenhagen as part of strategic partnership with Unilever
Today Aviko, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products announces the acquisition of Unilever's factory in Stavenhagen, Germany by Aviko Rixona.
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Key Technology announces the appointment of Marco Azzaretti as Director of Marketing.
September 25, 2020
Key Technology Appoints Marco Azzaretti as Director of Marketing
Key Technology announces the appointment of Marco Azzaretti as Director of Marketing.
Norway expects larger potato harvest this year
September 25, 2020
Norway expects larger potato harvest this year
Test digs in week 35 is cause for optimism among Norwegian potato farmers. Forecasts estimate the national potato harvest to be 15% higher than last year. And 11% higher than the 2002-2019 average.
The National Potato Council of Kenya and Corteva Agriscience have embarked on plans to increase yield among smallholder farmers from 7 tonnes to 20 tonnes per hectare.
September 25, 2020
National Potato Council of Kenya partners with Corteva Agriscience aiming to increase yields
The partnership targets to introduce new technologies and train smallholder farmers on how to improve potato yields through the use of quality seeds, resilient varieties, disease management and post-harvest management.
John Jackson – Director McCain, Lenard Smythe – Project Manager, Eddie Christian – EECA GM Investment and Engagement, Nigel Bowen - Timaru District Mayor, Barto Greeff – McCain Timaru Plant Manager, In front: Kanchana Marasinghe – EECA Senior Ac
September 25, 2020
Potato Processor McCain NZ lowers greenhouse gas emissions through use of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology
McCain Foods Timaru potato processing plant is reducing its energy usage environmental impact, now looking to electrification, by installing Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology, a first in New Zealand.
The plant on the left is untreated and the fungi are clearly visible. The right plant was treated with the acid, the fungus could not cause any damage.
September 25, 2020
Researchers find new way to protect plants from fungal infection
Widespread fungal disease in plants can be controlled with a commercially available chemical that has been primarily used in medicine until now. This discovery was made by scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of the State of Paraná in Brazil.
Researchers identify new resistance genes protecting potato against Phytophthora infestans
September 23, 2020
Researchers identify new resistance genes protecting potato against Phytophthora infestans
In a collaboration between the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the James Hutton institute, a study of a diploid wild potato with a high resistance to P. infestans led to the discovery of new resistance genes
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