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Yara and Kyushu Electric Power explore Clean Ammonia collaboration in Japan
September 27, 2021
Yara and Kyushu Electric Power explore Clean Ammonia collaboration in Japan
Yara International ASA, a leading global ammonia player and Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc (Kyushu), a Japan-based power generation company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Frito-Lay Launches Industrially Compostable Bags with Off The Eaten Path® Brand
September 23, 2021
Frito-Lay Launches Industrially Compostable Bags with Off The Eaten Path Brand
Breakthrough Food Packaging Technology Offers Consumers a Positive Choice as part of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) Strategic End-to-End Transformation with Sustainability at the Center
NewPaperLock™'s technology packaging first of its kind to the market, offering outstanding product and environmental sustainability.
September 22, 2021
Tasteful Selections introduces 100 percent recyclable and compostable paper packaging
Tasteful Selections®, leading the bite-size potato category in innovation and sustainability is pleased to announce the limited launch of its new 100-percent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable packaging.
Potato Farmers from Prince Edward Island are hoping the fields will have a chance to dry out before the harvest. (Cody MacKay/CBC)
September 21, 2021
September rain Prince Edward Island may be 'too much of a good thing' for potatoes
With more than twice as much rain as normal for September already on Prince Edward Island, there are some concerns it may be getting too wet for the potato crop.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)
September 20, 2021
Pakistan university: Dried Potato Can Be Cheaper Energy Source In Animal Feed
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) scientists found that dried potato can successfully be used as a cheaper energy source in animal feed formulation and can be added up to 30 percent in ruminant concentrate without any negative effect
Recolección de patatas esta campaña en la provincia de Valladolid.
September 20, 2021
España: COAG dice que habrá desabastecimiento de patatas si la distribución no se adapta
El cambio climático afecta a la producción de patata: las sucesivas olas de calor han secado la mata antes de tiempo y han dañado la apariencia del tubérculo, lo que dificulta su comercialización.
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Left: baby yams under the Mim's Famous Sweet Potatoes line; right: Heirloom navels.
September 18, 2021
Launching new sweet potato line and earth-friendly packaging options for potatoes
Progressive Produce grows, packs and ships a wide variety of year-round produce, farming thousands of acres throughout North and South America.
Dug Potato Milk
September 05, 2021
Is potato milk the most sustainable dairy alternative yet?
There’s no escaping plant-based milk in the 21st century. In the United Kingdom, nearly a quarter of British people now consume plant-based milk. Entering into this market is a new plant-based milk, claiming to be the most sustainable dairy alternative yet: potato milk.
EGG Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award.
September 02, 2021
EGG Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award
During a special award ceremony on Wednesday, September 1st, a professional jury awarded the PotatoEurope Gold Innovation Award to the Microtubers of E Green Global (EGG).
Monica Andres Executive Vice President for Yara Europe: 'By expanding our offerings into the growing organic farming segment in Europe, we can help improve nutrient use efficiency'
September 01, 2021
Yara acquires Finnish Ecolan to expand its organic fertilizer business
Yara Suomi Oy announced today the acquisition of Ecolan Oy, a Finnish producer of recycled fertilizers. This is Yara’s first acquisition in the organic fertilizer segment.
Barnana's new flaky, layered Organic Plantain Crisps are unlike any chip on the market. Savory, not sweet because they are made from green plantains, they come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Garlic.
August 25, 2021
Barnana® Snacks Introduces Organic Plantain Crisps
Barnana’s new flaky, layered Organic Plantain Crisps are unlike any chip on the market. Savory, not sweet because they are made from green plantains, they come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Garlic.
PepsiCo México selects CropX' technology to help its potato producers become environmentally sustainable.
August 25, 2021
PepsiCo México selects CropX technology to help its potato producers become environmentally sustainable
By collaborating with CropX, PepsiCo México can now help potato growers in Latin America improve farm input application efficiency and become environmentally sustainable, providing its growers with CropX data-driven farm management solutions.
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Update on the 2021 Potato Crop in Canada (per August 19)
August 21, 2021
Update on the 2021 Potato Crop in Canada (per August 19)
The potato crop in Canada in mid-August appears to have good potential in many - though not all - regions to meet the needs of industry and to rebound after reductions.
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August 20, 2021
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August 17, 2021
PepsiCo Announces Net Water Positive Commitment
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August 17, 2021
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August 11, 2021
IPCC Report: Climate change widespread, rapid and intensifying
Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today.

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