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Scotts Sends its First Evolution to South Africa Following Canadian Recommendation
August 05, 2020
Scotts Sends its First Evolution to South Africa Following Canadian Recommendation
A UK manufacturer of vegetable harvesting and handling machinery has supplied its first to order to South Africa thanks to a recommendation from a Canadian company. Scotts Precision Manufacturing has sent one of its Evolution separators to Bestbier South Africa after Allan Equipment in Canada recommended the unique machine.
Vegetables stall at the Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok (2019)
August 05, 2020
Potato Growers to Benefit as Thailand lifts Tariffs on Australian Potatoes
AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud that two key commitments are now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA), which will improve market access for Australian potato exporters into the Thai market.
TNA - 'the weigh to go: improving sustainability with advanced weighing equipment'
August 05, 2020
TNA - 'the weigh to go: improving sustainability with advanced weighing equipment'
Productivity has been the watch-word of the food production industry for decades, with millions of dollars spent on finding new ways to get more done within the same time and input.
EarthFresh’s Paper Revolution offers retailers a full potato product line in 100% compostable paper packaging.
August 04, 2020
EarthFresh offers Potatoes Packed in 100% Compostable Paper Bags
EarthFresh’s Paper Revolution offers retailers a full potato product line in 100% compostable paper packaging.
La Patata Regina Permitirá a los Supermercados Diferenciarse
August 03, 2020
La Patata Regina Permitirá a los Supermercados Diferenciarse
Mientras que las patatas de la antigua cosecha ya no están disponibles, el productor y envasador Terroir d’Origine espera con impaciencia la nueva cosecha. 'Hay mucha demanda, pero la oferta es limitada en este momento'.
Mercadona Refuerza sus Patatas Fritas, Lasañas y Canelones
August 03, 2020
Mercadona Refuerza sus Patatas Fritas, Lasañas y Canelones
Mercadona ha comunicado que vende diariamente más de 11.000 bolsas de sus nuevas patatas fritas onduladas con sabor a queso, que son elaboradas por PepsiCo en su fábrica de Burgos y se comercializan con la marca Munchos.
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August 03, 2020
Idaho Steel, Reyco and Kiremko: Partners for Decades
Three well-known companies in the potato industry, three identities, one brand. Idaho Steel, Reyco and Kiremko have been strategic partners for decades.
McDonald’s first global flagship Net Zero Energy-designed restaurant will serve as a learning hub to test sustainable solutions.
August 01, 2020
McDonald's new Global flagship Restaurant at Walt Disney World Resort is the First of its kind
McDonald’s first global flagship Net Zero Energy-designed restaurant will serve as a learning hub to test sustainable solutions. Modern architecture is combined with technology to create enough renewable energy on-site to cover its energy needs on a net annual basis.
One of the five new flavors launched by Lay's this week is a chile relleno-flavored chip inspired by the Cocina Azul restaurant in Albuquerque.(Courtesy: Albuquerque Journal)
July 31, 2020
Cocina Azul's chile relleno Inspires new Lay’s chip
A dish from an Albuquerque restaurant is one of five nationwide to be the inspiration behind a series of new Lay's potato chip flavors that will hit the stores by the end of the month.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2020 Results; Provides Update for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
July 29, 2020
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2020 Results; Provides Update for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2020 results and provided a business update for the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
Management buyout at Puffin produce
July 28, 2020
Management buyout at Puffin produce
Farmer shareholders at Haverfordwest-based Puffin Produce have relinquished control of the co-operative in a management buyout deal.
It’s going to be a potato harvest with plenty of clods…
July 28, 2020
It’s going to be a potato harvest with plenty of clods…
Throughout last spring we were dealing with historically poor soil structure in Western Europe, with clods as hard as concrete. Will harvests of potato and onion reflect this? The chances of that seem high, so what can you do to keep clods out of your storage?
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US Potato Sales at Retail See 32% Increase in Volume Since March 16
July 23, 2020
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Retail potato sales in the United States are soaring, increasing 31% in dollar sales and 32% in volume sales between March 16, 2020 and June 14, 2020, according to IRI.

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