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Lively demand for Cypriot early potatoes in Germany
April 15, 2020
Lively demand for Cypriot early potatoes in Germany
The sunny weather and the early start of the domestic asparagus season are particularly advantageous for potato imports. We are now hoping for a successful continuation of the campaign after Easter.
Prince Edward Island farmers have been dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, Cavendish Farms in New Annan has reduced production with no layoffs so far but expects there will be some in the short term. (Courtesy: SaltWire)
April 14, 2020
Layoffs expected at Cavendish Farms on Prince Edward Island because of coronavirus
Cavendish farms haven’t laid off any staff yet because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), but a spokeswoman for the company says short-term layoffs are expected.
The harvest of new potato in Portugal started two weeks earlier
April 14, 2020
Harvest of new potato in Portugal starts two weeks early
New potato harvest started in last week, in Portugal. Due to the higher temperatures recorded in February and March, compared to last years, the earliest varieties reached the commercial size in advance.
A leading food maker in Whittlesey is to furlough some staff after a slump in demand from restaurants and pubs forced to close by COVID-19 pandemic.
April 14, 2020
Frozen chips maker McCain Foods to furlough staff at Whittlesey factory as demand falls
A leading food maker in Whittlesey is to furlough some staff after a slump in demand from restaurants and pubs forced to close by COVID-19 pandemic.
Technomic Updates View of COVID-19 Impact on US Foodservice Sector
April 14, 2020
Technomic Updates View of Covid-19 Impact on US Foodservice Sector
As of April 13, the novel coronavirus pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China late last year had been attributed to over 119,000 deaths worldwide, of which more than 23,000 have been recorded in the United States and more than 10,000 in New York alone.
At this time of limited contact, TOMRA Food introduces Virtual Demonstration Centers to provide interactive demonstrations. This guarantees business continuity while protecting its employees’ and customers’ health.
April 13, 2020
TOMRA Food Test and Demonstration Centers go Virtual
The Covid-19 global pandemic is having a dramatic impact on day-to-day life, both on a personal level and in the way businesses operate. To enable live demonstrations of its sorting solutions, TOMRA Food is leveraging digital technology.
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Belgian potato sector grows again in 2019.
April 13, 2020
Belgian potato processing sector continues growth in 2019
Last year, despite the difficult growing conditions as a result of the extreme heat and drought during both the 2018-2019 and the 2019-2020 seasons, the Belgian potato-processing industry once again improved the record for processed potatoes.
Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
April 13, 2020
Retail demand for dehydrated potato products skyrockets
While food manufacturers supplying to foodservice are suffering from lost revenue and layoffs, companies primarily serving retail customers are faced with exactly the opposite. One example is potato processor Idahoan Foods.
Las ventas 'online' de gran consumo se disparan un 73,7% en la segunda semana de confinamiento.
April 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Patatas fritas y 'snacks' llenan la cesta de la compra en el aislamiento
Las ventas 'online' de gran consumo se disparan un 73,7% en la segunda semana de confinamiento.
La Municipalidad Ortigueira de la provicia española A Coruña, pide a la Xunta poder plantar patatas tras el confinamiento.
April 13, 2020
La Municipalidad Ortigueira de la provicia española A Coruña, pide a la Xunta poder plantar patatas tras el confinamiento
El Ayuntamiento de la Municipalidad Ortigueira de la provicia española A Coruña, ha solicitado a la Xunta que excluya al municipio como zona infestada por la plaga de la colza guatemalteca.
Labradores antelanos activan estos días las labores en más de 15.000 hectáreas de terreno.
April 13, 2020
La Comarca A Limia, de la Provicia Gallega Ourense, inicia la siembra del cereal y patata en pleno estado de alarma
Labradores antelanos activan estos días las labores en más de 15.000 hectáreas de terreno en la Comarca A Limia, de la Provicia Gallega Ourense.
Cuba: El municipio Pinareño Los Palacios se esmera en la Recolección de Papas
April 13, 2020
Cuba: El municipio Pinareño Los Palacios se esmera en la Recolección de Papas
La Empresa Agropecuaria Cubaquivir, del municipio Los Palacios, se sumó a la cosecha de papas correspondiente a la campaña de frío 2019-2020 en Pinar del Río, provincia que reincorporó el cultivo a sus campos tras una década de ausencia.
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Perthshire farmer wins £1m bank backing for new potato sorting machine.
April 09, 2020
Perthshire farmer wins £1m bank backing for new potato sorting machine
A PERTHSHIRE farming business which supplies table and seed potatoes to the UK, Europe, North Africa and Middle East will increase throughput by up to 100 percent by modernizing operating processes after securing £1 million in support from banking giant
Potatoes, prepare to be surprised!
April 08, 2020
Potatoes, prepare to be surprised!
The three-year campaign, co-financed by the European Commission under the EU Promotion policy, will run until the end of 2022 and is now live online under the hashtag #potatosurprises.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has dealt a blow to a, particularly Belgian market, as the country begins to see declining sales of the humble fries.
April 08, 2020
Coronavirus: Belgian fries begin to suffer
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has dealt a blow to a, particularly Belgian market, as the country begins to see declining sales of the humble fries.
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April 08, 2020
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Potato price surges by 28%-38% in UP, West Bengal as demand rises in the lockdown period.
April 08, 2020
Potato price surges by 28%-38% in UP, West Bengal as demand rises in the lockdown period
Potato prices have surged 28-38% in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the top two producers of the tuber which has become the staple across India during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.
2019 a Banner Year for Potato Sales – 2020 Very Concerning
April 08, 2020
2019 a Banner Year for Potato Sales - 2020 Very Concerning
The utilization of U.S. grown potatoes increased by 3.3% in volume in 2019 compared to 2018, an increase of 1,183 million pounds.

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