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Managing Director Jörg Eggers with the presidents of the associations at the EUROPLANT stand.
February 25, 2020
EUROPLANT at the FRUIT LOGISTICA 2020: Focus on potato varieties with long dormancy and very early varieties
As the world's leading trade fair for the global fruit and vegetable sector, FRUIT
LOGISTICA, which took place from 5 to 7 February 2020 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, is a meeting
place for experts and companies in the branch.
A selection of Be & Cheery snacks offered for sale online (Courtesy: Yamibuy)
February 25, 2020
PepsiCo's Be & Cheery Acquisition Targets Online Snacks Growth in China
This weekend, PepsiCo, Inc. announced that it had agreed to acquire Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., Ltd. ('Be & Cheery'), one of the largest online snacks companies in China, from Haoxiangni Health Food Co., Ltd. ('Haoxiangni') for USD 705 million.
Key players in the potato industry in the United States and Canada announced at Potato Expo 2020 the creation of a new organization dedicated to sustainability in the potato sector: the Potato Sustainability Alliance.
February 24, 2020
The Potato Sustainability Alliance: Driving Sustainability in the North American Potato Sector
Key players in the potato industry in the United States and Canada announced at Potato Expo 2020 the creation of a new organization dedicated to sustainability in the potato sector: the Potato Sustainability Alliance.
La Agrupación de los productores de Patata de Holanda, Bélgica, Reino Unido, Alemania y Francia, conocida como NEPG, ha calificado, en un reciente comunicado, la campaña 2020/2021 como un 'gran desafío' para los cultivadores.
February 24, 2020
NEPG: 'Potato season 2020/21 will be challenging'
Over the last years, the area for consumption potatoes has been increased with 6,5 % in the 5 leading potato countries. If there is an increase again this year, combined with an average yield the balance between demand and supply could lead to...
Esplet aplica en Sa Pobla el primer cultivo de patatas experimental usando ozono
February 24, 2020
Esplet aplica en Sa Pobla el primer cultivo de patatas experimental usando ozono
5 hectáreas de campo de Sa Pobla sirven para que Esplet experimente por primera vez en España un innovador método para tratar el suelo aplicando ozono en los cultivos de patata, regenerándolos posteriormente para mejorar sus cualidades.
Broch asume la distribución de las cosechadoras de patatas ROPA en España y Portugal
February 24, 2020
Broch asume la distribución de las cosechadoras de patatas ROPA en España y Portugal
El fabricante español JJ Broch, con presencia en 50 países, especializado en cultivos de bulbo, principalmente ajo, patata y cebolla, ha cerrado un acuerdo con el fabricante alemán ROPA Fahrzeug und Maschinenbau.
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Webinar: Dr. Leah Tsror on Powdery Scab - Integrated Disease Management for Reducing the Risk
February 24, 2020
World Potato Congress Webinar: Dr. Leah Tsror on Powdery Scab - Integrated Disease Management for Reducing the Risk
The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to be offering its third webinar in 2020 featuring Dr. Leah Tsror.
Guus Treuen, owner of Marcelissen Food Processing Machinery
February 24, 2020
Time for change - Guus Treuen hands leadership Marcelissen to the next generation
For the past 70 years, Marcelissen Venlo BV has been a family business where tradition, craftsmanship and innovation went hand in hand. Guus Treuen has been employed at Marcelissen since 1976.
Lamb Weston Introduces Lamb’s Seasoned® Seashore-Style® Flats (Photo: Lamb Weston)
February 23, 2020
Lamb Weston Introduces Seasoned Seashore-Style Flats - a home-style, skin-on, crispy fry
Thin cut, crispy, crunchy, and craveable french fry…Introducing Lamb Weston’s Seashore-Style® Flats – perfectly seasoned with black pepper, garlic, and sea salt.
Heat and Control Strengthens Global Footprint with New Russian Office
February 23, 2020
Heat and Control Strengthens Global Footprint with New Russian Office
Processing Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control announces the opening of their newest office in Moscow,
Russia
tna set to launch latest iteration of robag® 3 packaging series at SNAXPO20
February 21, 2020
tna set to launch latest iteration of robag® 3 packaging series at SNAXPO20
tna will showcase its range of integrated, start-to-finish food processing and packaging solutions for the snack industry at this year’s SNAXPO — including the newest addition to the tna robag® 3 packaging portfolio, the tna robag® 3e.
The Good Bean & Beanitos Product Lineup.
February 18, 2020
The Good Bean Creates Legume-Based Snacking Powerhouse with Acquisition of Beanitos
The Good Bean, pioneer of deliciously roasted chickpea snacks and category leader, has acquired Beanitos, maker of better-for-you bean-based chips and puffs.
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February 18, 2020
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February 17, 2020
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February 14, 2020
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February 14, 2020
PEI Potato Farms Using New Decision Support Tools to Improve Use of Crop Protectants
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Potato Retail Sales in the United States Steady for Q2
February 14, 2020
US Potato Retail Sales Steady for Q2
IRI data for the second quarter of the marketing year (October through December 2019) showed success with dollars and a decline in volume for total potato sales at retail in the United States.

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