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Potato Field
December 11, 2024
España: cae el consumo de patata fresca y se acentúa la dependencia del exterior
Pese a que la producción ha crecido ligeramente, las tendencias de consumo, la cadena de valor y la cadena de suministros representan obstáculos mayúsculos.
Flores de Hoffmannseggia doelli, la papa del desierto, cultivada en condiciones controladas. Esta planta resiste condiciones extremas del Desierto de Atacama.
December 10, 2024
Chile: producción de papa en el desierto de Atacama
La papa del desierto, una planta que crece en condiciones extremas, tiene un alto valor nutricional y podría establecerse como un nuevo cultivo en suelos marginales.
December 10, 2024
Perú: productores organizados buscan vender variedades nativas al mundo
Roger Hidalgo Panduro, alcalde de Amarilis, busca fortalecer a los agricultores locales para aprovechar la producción agrícola y participar económicamente en el Mega Puerto de Chancay.
Potato growers invited to attend SACAPP conference in February
December 09, 2024
Potato growers invited to attend SACAPP conference in February
Meeting the challenges will be the focus of the 26th annual gathering in Dundee of the country’s leading potato producers and the companies that support them.
Dr. Charles Higgins has managed Norika’s varieties for North American distribution since 1994. He is soon retiring but will remain a part of the operation as a consultant.
December 09, 2024
Charles Higgins: A Legendary Career in the Potato Industry Comes to a Close
Agronomist, plant breeder, farmer. writer, philanthropist, mentor, potato ambassador, leader, Dr. Charles Higgins has been doing all those things for the better part of the past 50 years.
Demonstration on Agronomic practices to People of Concern at Juru land in Nakivale camp
December 09, 2024
Agro-Nutrition: The role of orange-fleshed sweet potato in building resilient refugee communities in South-Western Uganda 
As of 2024, the global refugee population has surged to 43.4 million, a significant increase from 41 million in 2010! Uganda, now hosting over 1.74 million refugees, has emerged as Africa’s largest and the world’s fifth-largest refugee host nation.
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Award presented to the late Kevin McKenna’s family, L-R: Donald Stavert, PEI Potato Board Chair, Nolan McKenna, Linda McKenna, Caitlin McKenna, and Grant Compton, presenter of the award
December 09, 2024
PEI Potato Industry Honours Deserving Individuals at Annual Awards Celebration
The 2024 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held Friday, November 22 in Charlottetown and two very deserving members of the potato industry were recognized at the event.
Heat and Control Announces FoodTech Forum 2025
December 09, 2024
Heat and Control Announces FoodTech Forum 2025
Heat and Control is excited to announce its exclusive FoodTech Forum 2025, an in-house event open to Food Processors from around the world. The event will showcase equipment and technology from leading innovators Ishida and CEIA, as well as Heat and Control and its brands FastBack, Spray Dynamics, and Mastermatic. 
SV Agri's In-House R&D Achieves DSIR Recognition, Unlocking New Possibilities in Agricultural Innovation
December 08, 2024
SV Agri's In-House R&D Achieves DSIR Recognition, Unlocking New Possibilities in Agricultural Innovation
Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt Ltd (SV Agri) is proud to announce that its in-house Research & Development (R&D) unit has been officially recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
HyFun Foods Expands Global Footprint with Woolworths Partnership
December 08, 2024
HyFun Foods Expands Global Footprint with Woolworths Partnership
HyFun Foods, a prominent player in the frozen food industry, has announced a partnership with Woolworths, Australia’s largest retail chain. 
December 08, 2024
Codex Alimentarius adopts the MRL for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene potato sprout inhibitor
Great news for potato producers: Codex Alimentarius, the 'Food Code' has confirmed the safety of 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN) for use on potatoes. 1,4-DMN is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages field-fresh quality in stored potatoes.
Official opening - Stefan Top (AVR Managing Director) & Kris Declercq (Mayor of Roeselare)
December 08, 2024
AVR opens revamped head office at the conclusion of 175th anniversary year
AVR, manufacturer of a full range of potato harvesting machines and a world player in that market segment, is concluding its 175th anniversary year with the festive opening of its revamped head office.
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