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Biodiversidad genética: 223 variedades de papas nativas en MIL Centro
March 09, 2020
Biodiversidad genética: 223 variedades de papas nativas en MIL Centro
Uno de los primeros intercambios entre la población andina y la tierra, fue a través de la papa. Los primeros indicios de su cultivo datan los 8000 años de antigüedad. Desde entonces, generaciones de agricultores han domesticado miles de variedades.
Alarma en Mercadona: arrasan con estos productos por el coronavirus
March 09, 2020
Alarma en Mercadona: arrasan con estos productos por el coronavirus
El coronavirus ha llegado a España. El alarmismo social que se ha instaurado al vislumbrar lo que sucede en otros países (han cerrado los colegios en Italia), ha llevado a muchas personas a tomar decisiones un tanto precipitadas.
TOMRA has opened new regional headquarters in Johannesburg to strengthen its commitment to customers in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.
March 06, 2020
TOMRA's new regional headquarters in Johannesburg shows its commitment to Africa
TOMRA has opened new regional headquarters in Johannesburg to strengthen its commitment to customers in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.
Transforming potato waste into a new industry for Australia
March 06, 2020
Transforming potato waste into a new industry for Australia
Four of the largest potato producers in Australia want to convert 100% of their potato waste into commercial benefit through their partnership with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
FAO Food Price Index declined in February
March 05, 2020
FAO Food Price Index declined in February
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 180.5 points in February 2020, down 1.9 points (1.0 percent) from January but still 13.5 points (8.1 percent) higher than in February 2019.
Taco Bell introduces 'Veggie Mode', a single-swipe feature that instantly transforms the menu to show only vegetarian items on self-service ordering kiosks in the United States.
March 03, 2020
Taco Bell introduces 'Veggie Mode' on its self-service ordering kiosks in the United States
On March 12, Taco Bell officially activates Veggie Mode, a single-swipe feature that instantly transforms the menu to show only vegetarian items on self-service ordering kiosks in the United States.
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Jasper Schoemaker, promoted to Sales Manager for the Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) Region at Key Technology
March 03, 2020
Key Technology Promotes Jasper Schoemaker to Sales Manager for EMEIA
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the promotion of Jasper Schoemaker to Sales Manager for the EMEIA Region (Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa).
As much as 1.6 billion tonnes of food, 33% of all food produced globally, is wasted each year.
March 03, 2020
Strong Roots Takes on the Global Food Waste Crisis One Pound at a Time
Strong Roots returns to Natural Product Expo West, after winning the 2019 NEXTY Award, with its innovative and sustainable line of frozen plant-based foods including cauliflower hash browns, vegetable burgers, mixed root vegetable fries and more.
WG 900: The New Grimme Web Grader
March 02, 2020
WG 900: The New Grimme Web Grader
Web graders are used to grade different sizes when storing potatoes and onions. For the 2020 season, GRIMME has extensively upgraded the proven and very gentle web grader WG 900.
La variedad Lady Christl es la primera que se recoge en sa Pobla y el sábado saldrá el primer cargamento hacia Reino Unido.
February 29, 2020
El cálido invierno adelanta el inicio de la campaña de exportación de patata de sa Pobla
Las altas temperaturas desde diciembre a febrero han provocado un adelanto del inicio de la campaña de exportación de patata poblera. El portal Mateu Export arrancó este miércoles su campaña con la recolección de la variedad Lady Christl.
Técnicos de la Xunta incidirán en los aspectos más importantes para el futuro del sector. El conselleiro de Medio Rural, José González, durante la presentación del Plan Formacion de A Limia.
February 29, 2020
Medio Rural organiza una jornada técnica sobre la patata en la comarca de A Limia
Técnicos de la Xunta incidirán en los aspectos más importantes para el futuro del sector. La Consellería de Medio Rural promoverá una jornada técnica sobre la patata en la sede del Instituto Agroalimentario de Xinzo.
Harvest Snaps Introduces New Crunchions™ Product
February 27, 2020
Harvest Snaps to Debut New Product, Fresh Packaging and Evolution Of Popper Duos
Calbee North America’s Harvest Snaps is launching their new product, Crunchions, at Expo West Booth N5662, where attendees will be able to sample three mouth-watering flavors: Sour Cream & Onion, Tangy Sweet Chili, and Kick’n BBQ.
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