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March 19, 2025
Europa: desafíos múltiples pero buenas perspectivas
Las condiciones para la siembra son auspiciosas y la cadena de suministro de patatas de siembra se anticipa menos congestionada que la campaña anterior.
Lamb Weston Unveils ‘Frenzy Fries’: A Three-Sided Innovation in the UK Market
March 18, 2025
Lamb Weston Unveils ‘Frenzy Fries’: A Three-Sided Innovation in the UK Market
Lamb Weston launches Frenzy Fries, a unique 3-sided, skin-on fry designed to enhance sensory dining experiences and help UK foodservice operators stand out. With a 20-minute hold time and extra crispy texture, they offer innovation, quality, and reduced waste.
Hyfun Foods
March 18, 2025
HyFun Foods & PUM Netherlands Partner to Elevate Potato Farming in Gujarat with Sustainable Practices
HyFun Foods partners with PUM Netherlands to enhance pre-harvest and post-harvest practices for 7,000 potato farmers in Gujarat, ensuring better quality and sustainability. This collaboration aims to reduce storage losses, maintain consistent quality, and strengthen the potato supply chain.
Jeroen van der Meij, Business Unit Manager at Lalesse Extrusion
March 18, 2025
Lalesse Extrusion Appoints Jeroen van der Meij as New Business Unit Manager
Lalesse Extrusion appoints Jeroen van der Meij as Business Unit Manager, leveraging his 20+ years of industry experience. His role aims to enhance customer service and business continuity under Kuipers' ownership.
Dr. Bourlaye Fofana and his team’s discovery of common scab resistance genes in diploid potatoes is an important first step in the potato variety breeding process.
March 18, 2025
AAFC research proving diploid breeding is more than just small potatoes
Diploid potatoes are quickly becoming the stud spuds for breeding new commercial potato varieties. Wild diploid potatoes have 2 copies of each chromosome in their DNA, unlike more traditional tetraploid potatoes, like Russet Burbank, which have 4 copies of each chromosome.
Rising Prices, Shrinking Bags: Shoppers Cut Back on Snack Aisle Favorites
March 18, 2025
Chips and cookies have gotten too expensive. Shoppers are buying less
Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford.
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Revolutionizing agricultural storage – NSSPL’s advanced cold storage solutions ensure fresher crops and higher farmer profits
March 17, 2025
Smart Storage, Better Yields: NSSPL’s Cold Storage Solutions Empower India’s Farmers
NSSPL provides advanced cold storage solutions to extend crop shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses. With innovative technology, it helps farmers and agribusinesses maximize quality and profits.
Egypt’s Ministers Hassan El-Khatib and Alaa Farouk lead discussions on boosting potato exports and strengthening regulatory measures for global market expansion
March 17, 2025
Egypt’s Trade, Agriculture ministers set strategy for potato export
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib and Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk co-chaired the maiden meeting of the Potato Export Regulation Committee, with the participation of several exporters.
Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Senior Research Fellow and Roots and Tubers Program Coordinator at RAB, during a tour at a greenhouse in Karago Sector, Nyabihu Distric
March 17, 2025
Trials for GMO potato varieties underway in Rwanda
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resource Development Board (RAB) is conducting trials on new potato varieties that require no fungicide spraying
Egyptian Fresh Potato Exports See Major Market Shift This Season
March 17, 2025
Egypt Reshapes Fresh Potato Export Landscape with Surging Global Demand
Egypt's fresh potato exports are seeing strong growth, driven by rising demand from Russia, Asia, and the UK. This highlights Egypt's production strength and global market position.
Case IH: Exclusive Tractor Sponsor at PotatoEurope 2025, Showcasing Innovation and Connectivity in Potato Farming
March 17, 2025
Case IH: Exclusive Tractor Sponsor at PotatoEurope 2025, Showcasing Innovation and Connectivity in Potato Farming
Case IH will be the exclusive tractor sponsor at PotatoEurope 2025 on 3-4 September in Lelystad. With 17 years of partnership, it remains a key player in the potato sector. This year, the focus will be on live demos and FieldOps™ telematics solutions.
Dr. Julia Wheeler (right) and Dena Wiseman (left) worked with other researchers and farmers to find season extension technologies
March 15, 2025
Transforming Northern Agriculture: New Technologies, Collaborative Efforts, and Promising Potato Varieties
Agriculture is growing in Canada’s North with new collaborations and technologies. AAFC scientist Dr. Julia Wheeler led research on season extension for potatoes and green beans in northern communities. The study focused on soil health, pest management, and improving food security.
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