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Ellips AI-powered Potato Grading at Potato Expo
January 02, 2025
Ellips AI-powered Potato Grading at Potato Expo
Every potato grower, farmer, and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions each season. Yet, Mother Nature has her own plans.
PoLoPo Scales to Field Cultivation of Protein-Producing Potato Plants
January 02, 2025
PoLoPo Scales to Field Cultivation of Protein-Producing Potato Plants
PoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer, has announced it has moved beyond greenhouse scale and begun planting its genetically modified potatoes in fields, the first wide cultivation of plants derived from PoLoPo’s proprietary metabolic engineering techniques.
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January 02, 2025
GreenFay Farm Foods Launches State-of-the-Art Potato Flakes Production Plant in Gujarat
GreenFay Farm Foods has announced the opening of its new, high-capacity potato flakes production plant. With an impressive production capacity of 2,200 kg per hour, this state-of-the-art facility solidifies the company’s position as one of India’s largest producers of potato flakes.
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December 31, 2024
Heating frying oil: Bozzler Energy Achieves Highest Fuel Efficiency with Advanced Wet-Back Technology
With a strong foundation in machine design, industry-best practices, and a commitment to sustainability, Bozzler Energy Pvt. Ltd. has established itself as a leader in manufacturing energy-efficient and durable heating equipment for modern industries.
Driving around on Prince Edward Island roads (Canada) this time of year is particularly beautiful as the potato fields are now out in blossom.
December 31, 2024
Stakeholders seek Expansion of US MASC Program After Specialty Crops Excluded from Year-End Economic Aid Package
In a letter issued to the leaders of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committees, the Co-Chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) expressed their disappointment that specialty crop production – which represents nearly half the farm gate value of American agriculture – is left out of the final year-end economic assistance package negotiated by Congressional leaders.
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December 29, 2024
Potato Seed Solution is now EUROPLANT America
EUROPLANT America is excited to announce that in conjunction with the reorganization of EUROPLANT Europe to incorporate their breeding and farming structure under the EUROPLANT brand, Potato Seed Solutions is now EUROPLANT America.
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Starch cooperative Royal Avebe announces a performance price of EUR 93.30 for the 2020/2021 financial year.
December 28, 2024
Royal Avebe Concludes Fiscal Year 2023/2024 with a Performance Indicator of USD 128.57 per Ton of Starch Potatoes
Royal Avebe achieved a performance indicator of EUR 118.62 (USD 128.57) per ton of starch potatoes in the challenging fiscal year 2023/2024, focusing on market-driven organization and strategic partnerships.
Roger & Roger Named First SDG Pioneer in Wallonia by UNITAR
December 26, 2024
Potato Chip manufacturer Roger & Roger recognized as sustainability Pioneer in Wallonia by UNITAR
Roger & Roger has been honoured as the first SDG Pioneer in Wallonia by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). This prestigious title recognizes companies that have successfully integrated sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations.
Incoming Potandon Produce CEO David Lawrence was formerly CEO of Fresh Direct
December 26, 2024
Potandon Produce Names David Lawrence as CEO, Succeeding Mel Davenport After Three Decades of Leadership
Mel Davenport, CEO of Potandon Produce, has retired after over 30 years and was succeeded by former Fresh Direct CEO David Lawrence on December 20th.
Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field
December 26, 2024
Potato LEAF Opens 2025 'Leadership in the Field' Applications
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 'Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field' program, held June 9-12, 2025, at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa.
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December 26, 2024
Enigma research unveils the possibility of future wireworm threats
Fera scientists have made breakthrough progress with industry-steered wireworm research, highlighting where and when the pest is expected to pose the highest risk to arable and fresh produce crops over the next two decades. 
Madeleine Smith Joins NDSU as Extension Pesticide Specialist to Enhance Certification and Training Programs
December 26, 2024
North Dakota State University Names New Extension Pesticide Specialist
Madeleine Smith has joined North Dakota State University as an Extension pesticide specialist. Joining Oct. 2, Smith has been working on the NDSU campus in Fargo, North Dakota.
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