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Experience Cutting-Edge Cold Storage & Food Processing Solutions with NSSPL at ProPak Vietnam 2025 – Visit Us at Stall No. AR 8!
March 06, 2025
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is All Set To Exhibit At Propak Vietnam 2025.
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL), a leading provider of turnkey cold storage and food processing solutions, is all set to participate in ProPak Vietnam 2025—Vietnam’s premier 18th International Processing and Packaging Exhibition and Conference.
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March 05, 2025
México: sobreprecio en supermercados afecta a productores y consumidores
En México, el precio de la papa en campo cayó de MXN 24 (USD 1.33) a MXN 8 (USD 0.44) por kilo entre septiembre de 2024 y febrero de 2025, mientras que los supermercados mantienen su precio casi sin cambios, perjudicando a productores y consumidores.
March 04, 2025
McCain Foods Launches Regen Fries. Campaign rewards Consumers for Exploring Regenerative Agriculture’s Impact on the Future of Fries
McCain Foods, the maker of 1 in 4 fries worldwide, is making big strides towards its regenerative agriculture commitment, digging in with the aim to help combat climate change over time and secure the future of everyone’s favorite food, the golden French fry.
The Packer’s Christina Herrick presents Greg Halverson, president and board chairman of Black Gold Farms, with the 2025 Potato Person of the Year Award on Feb. 24.
March 04, 2025
Gregg Halverson named 2025 Potato Person of the Year
Gregg Halverson’s career in the potato industry started at a young age, grading potatoes with his grandfather. Family has continued to be a major theme of his career as he worked with his father and now works with his children as president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms.
King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands, center left, and Queen Maxima, center right, talk with Cyprus' minister of agriculture Maria Panayiotou, left, during their visit a potato field in Xylophagou village, Cyprus, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
March 04, 2025
Dutch royals visit potato fields in Cyprus, highlight agricultural ties
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima toured a Cypriot potato field and a production facility Tuesday during a visit to the Mediterranean island nation. The visit featured a long tour of the farm and facility in Xylophagou and Liopetri, respectively, in the island´s renowned potato-growing region.
Argentina: avances de la nueva planta de Lamb Weston
March 04, 2025
Argentina: avances de la nueva planta de Lamb Weston
La compañía, que está desarrollando la planta de procesamiento de papa más moderna de Latinoamérica, invitó a productores locales para que vean los avances en la obra y anunció nuevos programas de apoyo.
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Brasil: tendencias en el consumo de papa pre-frita congelada
March 04, 2025
Brasil: tendencias en el consumo de papa pre-frita congelada
Las papas fritas congeladas se han vuelto cada vez más populares entre los consumidores brasileños, ya que son una opción sabrosa y práctica de preparar.
AVR signs partnership with Agristo Masa in India
March 04, 2025
AVR and Agristo Masa Strengthen Belgium-India Ties with Major Investment in Potato Harvesting Technology
Agristo Masa and AVR, both companies with West Flanders and Belgian roots, are strengthening their cooperation with a new investment intent. During the Belgian Economic Mission to India (26 February - 5 March 2025), led by Princess Astrid, Stefan Top, Managing Director of AVR, and Agristo Masa signed an agreement for the purchase of two additional AVR potato harvesters within the next two years. This follows an earlier delivery of an AVR harvester earlier this year.
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou visits frost-affected potato plantations
March 03, 2025
Cyprus Potato Farmers to receive support after cold weather devastates their crops
Cyprus potato producers will receive financial aid and compensation after their crops suffered damage from recent cold weather and hail, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said
Urschel Expands Global Presence with New Facility in Canada
March 03, 2025
Urschel Expands Global Presence with a New Facility in Canada
Urschel has expanded its global footprint with the opening of Urschel Canada in Vaughan, Ontario, reinforcing its commitment to providing cutting-edge food cutting solutions and enhanced customer support across the region.
Leadership Transition at Tummers Group: Lennaert van Dijk (right) steps into his new role as CEO of Tummers Group, while Lennard Bommeljé (left) takes over as Business Unit Manager of Tummers Food Processing Solutions.
March 03, 2025
Tummers Food Processing Solutions Appoints New Business Unit Manager
As part of the organizational changes announced last year, Tummers Group is taking the next step in this process. With Lennaert van Dijk transitioning from Managing Director of Tummers Food Processing Solutions to CEO of Tummers Group, a new Business Unit Manager has now been appointed to lead Tummers Food Processing Solutions.
Ted Tschirky, newly elected NPC President, addresses the Board at the 2025 Washington Summit, highlighting the need for stronger state and federal relationships
March 03, 2025
Ted Tschirky of Washington Elected National Potato Council President
The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2025 roster of Executive Committee leaders this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates, Ted Tschirky of Pasco, Wash., was elected to serve as the Council’s President for the next 12 months. 
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