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Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
April 08, 2022
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal third-quarter 2022 results and updated its fiscal 2022 outlook.
Kerry BBQ sliced med res
February 24, 2022
Kerry identifies barbecue as the world’s top taste in 2021
Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company has reviewed extensive research and examined global trends in emerging flavors in an effort to identify the top global taste trend in 2021.
Südstärke potato starch storage
January 21, 2022
Südstärke GmbH has concluded its 2021 potato starch production campaign
Sudstarke GmbH has concluded its 2021 potato starch production campaign. The 2021 production campaign was the most difficult in decades, even team members 40+ years with the company cannot remember anything close.
Lamb Weston Potato Products
January 10, 2022
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2022 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal second-quarter 2022 results and updated its fiscal 2022 outlook. Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights
The FAO Food Price Index reaches a 10-year high in 2021, despite a small December decline.
January 07, 2022
The FAO Food Price Index reaches a 10-year high in 2021, despite a small December decline
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 133.7 points in December 2021, down 1.2 points (0.9 percent) from November, but still up 25.1 points (23.1 percent) from December 2020.
Liam Glennon, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Irish Potato Federation.
January 04, 2022
World Potato Congress Webinar - 'Introducing the World Potato Congress in Ireland' presented by Liam Glennon
In preparation for the World Potato Congress being held from May 30 to June 2, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland, Liam Glennon, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Irish Potato Federation.
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McDonald's Japan, Small Fries
December 23, 2021
Only small fries for McDonald's customers in Japan, as floods in Western Canada disrupt supply
Fans of McDonald's Fries in Japan are out of luck next week. The restaurant chain will only offers its small size portions, as flooding in Western Canada and COVID-19 disrupts the global supply chain for 'McDonald's potato'.
Interpom 2021 ended on a positive note despite unusual circumstances
December 05, 2021
Interpom 2021 ended on a positive note despite unusual circumstances
The 20th edition of Interpom, the trade fair for the entire potato chain, was finally held a year later on 28, 29, and 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo.
November marked a further increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index.
December 02, 2021
November marked a further increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 134.4 points in November 2021, up 1.6 points (1.2 percent) from October and 28.8 points (27.3 percent) from November 2020.
Kiremko's Corda Invicta fryer for the production of potato products was planned to be part this year's  Interpom Innovation Tour
November 25, 2021
Kiremko will not attend Interpom
Kiremko has decided that they will not attend this edition of the Interpom in Kortrijk, Belgium in order to limit the travel movements and contact moments of its employees
Starch cooperative Royal Avebe announces a performance price of EUR 93.30 for the 2020/2021 financial year.
November 23, 2021
Royal Avebe performance price drops to EUR 93.30
The growing acreage of starch potatoes, especially outside the Netherlands, led to pressure on prices for native starch this year. Rising costs due to the corona crisis also depressed the performance price.
Potato tradeshow Interpom 2021 will be held in a safe environment and in its usual form with the Covid Safe Ticket 
November 19, 2021
Interpom 2021 will be held in a safe environment and in its usual form with the Covid Safe Ticket
The Belgian government announced new Covid-19 measures. Fortunately, these will not affect trade fairs. Potato trade show Interpom 2021can continue in its usual form on 28, 29 & 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo with a double protection: face masks in addition to the Covid Safe Ticket system.
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October 19, 2021
It's shaping up to be a banner year for Aroostook County (Maine) potatoes
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