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Impression of the annual Potato D.C. Fly-In
September 17, 2020
National Potato Council's annual meeting combined with Potato D.C. Fly-in February 2021
The National Potato Council’s annual meeting, in previous years combined with the Potato Expo, will next year be combined with Potato D.C. Fly-in in late February
Andrei Travnikov, Governor of the Novosibirsk Region (left) and Neil Sturrock, President of PepsiCo Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Central Asia (right) unveil the first stone of Pepsico Russia's Novosibirsk plant.
September 17, 2020
Pepsico Russia has officially started construction of a savory snacks plant in Novosibirsk
Pepsico Russia has officially started the construction of a savory snack plant in Novosibirsk, its third such plant in Russia. The plant will start production end 2021 and produce Lays potato chips and 'CrunchTeam' croutons.
More than 64 thousand tons of potatoes processed in the Moscow region
September 16, 2020
More than 64 thousand tons of potatoes processed in the Moscow region
The Moscow region is the leader in potato processing in the Russian Federation in the first half of this year. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Andrei Razin.
21st EAPR Triennial Conference – change of date and location!
September 14, 2020
21st EAPR Triennial Conference – change of date and location!
As you know the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing dynamically. Due to the pandemic and for the safety of our participants we have decided to postpone the 21st EAPR Triennial Conference further. The new Conference date is July 12-16, 2021.
Alain Betancourt, nuevo Director Comercial de Patatas Meléndez
September 14, 2020
Alain Betancourt se incorpora a Patatas Meléndez como nuevo Director Comercial
Un profesional con larga trayectoria en retail y productos frescos, principalmente en Carrefour España, compañía en la que ha desarrollado conceptos completamente novedosos que han supuesto un antes y un después en el mercado retail.
La clasificación se hace sobre cintas de goma.
September 14, 2020
Marcelissen ofrece más Opciones para la Clasificación de Patatas
Muchas clasificadoras ópticas funcionan descartando el material mediocre o los cuerpos extraños de un lote de patatas, pero algunas comprueban la calidad del producto.
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Previstos Menores Rendimientos en patata en Salamanca
September 14, 2020
Previstos Menores Rendimientos en patata en Salamanca
La sectorial de patata de la organización agraria ASAJA Salamanca se reunió la pasada semana, con la presencia del presidente regional Donaciano Dujo, y constató que la campaña avanza en la provincia con un 15 por ciento de patata arrancada de una superficie sembrada de 4.209 hectáreas, cifra ligeramente inferior a la del año pasado.
Potato harvest in full swing in North-western Europe; Average Yields expected.
September 14, 2020
Average Potato Yields expected in North-western Europe
The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) have estimated that the overall consumption potato yields are on 5 years average level.
Daly Potato Company acquired by Pure Foods Tasmania Limited
September 11, 2020
Daly Potato Company acquired by Pure Foods Tasmania Limited
Pure Foods Tasmania Limited has agreed to buy the business and assets of Daly Potato Company Pty Ltd (DPC) for $1.8M with a mixture of cash and shares, subject to working capital adjustments.
The WSU study estimates the reduced potato acreage due to COVID-19 lowered production by 13% or 729,120 tons of potatoes, equivalent to the weight of about 76 Space Needles.
September 11, 2020
Economic hit of COVID-19 to the Washington State Potato Sector estimated at USD 1 Billion
A WSU study has estimated the 2020 economic losses from potato production and processing in Washington. The demand shocks of COVID-19 resulted in a hit of roughly $1 billion dollars in gross state product.
Dealing with Potato Cyst nematodes in East Africa
September 10, 2020
Dealing with Potato Cyst nematodes in East Africa
Demand for potatoes in eastern Africa has been growing steadily. This growth is driven in part by rising demand from the fast food industry and for processing into high value products such as crisps, chips and starch. Despite an increase of 60% in the area of cultivated land, production has been declining in Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda.
Mahindra launched the 'PlantingMaster Potato +' in the key potato markets of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. FES partnered with Dewulf to provide Indian potato farmers with best in global technology.
September 10, 2020
Mahindra launches precision potato planter in India, the 'PlantingMaster Potato +'
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of its new advanced Precision Potato Planting machinery, the new ‘PlantingMaster Potato +’.
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Potatoes are offloaded at the Folson Farms washplant in East Grand Forks.
September 09, 2020
Potato Harvest is Underway in the Red River Valley as Red Potato Prices Tumble
The potato harvest is now underway in the Red River Valley. Yields are all over the board ranging from poor to excellent. Most of the fields with poor yields were damaged by heavy rain that fell on, and around June 30th.
The Industry Advisory Group (IAG) of the IPPC ePhyto Solution calls on governments to support the adoption of ePhyto to facilitate international agricultural trade
September 09, 2020
ePhyto: Electronic phytosanitary certification can facilitate international agricultural trade
The Industry Advisory Group (IAG) of the IPPC ePhyto Solution calls on governments to support the adoption of ePhyto to facilitate international agricultural trade, which would be crucial in safeguarding global food security beyond the Covid-19 recovery period.
Colorado's Skyline Potato starts 2020 on optimistic note
September 09, 2020
Colorado's Skyline Potato starts 2020 on optimistic note
Just days before his Center, CO, operation kicked off its 2020 San Luis Valley potato season, Skyline Potato Co. General Manager Les Alderete said he was optimistic about the overall market situation and the coming year.
MountainKing Potatoes adds longtime fingerling farmer, packer Cindy Adkins to sales team.
September 09, 2020
MountainKing Potatoes adds fingerling farmer, packer Cindy Adkins to sales team
MountainKing Potatoes has added Cindy Adkins, a former owner and operator of the nation's largest certified organic packer of fingerling potatoes, to its team of sales representatives, the company says in a press release recently issued.
Banas Dairy - one of the 18 cooperative unions under the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) - currently procures 7,000 metric tonne of potatoes and manufacturers potato-based products at a hired unit in North Gujarat. These ready t
September 09, 2020
Banas Dairy has started construction of a potato processing plant in Gujarat, India for the production of French Fries
The Banas Dairy (part of GCMMF) potato plant will have an annual capacity to process 50,000 metric tonnes of potatoes. The company will produce French fries and 12 other potato products for local markets as well as export.
The potential of the potato has only just begun to be realized.
September 08, 2020
Potato Potential - in all climates
The potential of the potato has only just begun to be realized. Some 368 million metric tons of potatoes were harvested globally in 2019, as people from Vietnam to Kenya, the Peruvian Andes to Rwanda produced a wide variety of the root vegetable, helping feed an estimated 1.3 billion people who rely on them as a staple food.

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