Energy and Environment

Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions
January 13, 2023

Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions

Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Carnegie Institution for Science have shown how nitrogen fertilizer could be produced more sustainably. This is necessary not only to protect the climate, but also to reduce dependence on imported natural gas and to increase food security.
Zweifel Pomy-Chips relies on VAM Watertech recirculation system
January 10, 2023

Zweifel Pomy-Chips relies on VAM Watertech water recirculation system

Zweifel Pomy-Chips AG has been the leading potato chip manufacturer in Switzerland for many years. Every day, tons of raw material from Swiss fields are processed into high-quality, crispy chips for the food retail trade throughout Switzerland.
Examinan cultivos de patatas
December 26, 2022

Boyacá, Colombia: El ICA entrega medidas fitosanitarias para evitar la Punta Morada de la Papa y proteger los cultivos

La presencia de nemátodo globodera pallida, cuyo incremento se está provocando por la alta presencia de lluvias, ha ocasionado reducción en la producción hasta del 70% y 90%.
Campo de patatas en Perú
December 25, 2022

Perú: Un año fatídico en el campo

Mientras el país atraviesa una grave crisis política, pocos recuerdan la situación de emergencia que viven los agricultores peruanos. Al golpe que supuso la pandemia este año se sumó la crisis de fertilizantes y la sequía provocada por La Niña.
Haith to showcase its latest innovations at potato expo 2023
December 20, 2022

Haith to showcase its latest innovations at Potato Expo 2023

The UK's leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer will be showcasing two washing and grading innovations at Potato Expo next month in Colorado, US.
What Do Consumers Really Think About Restaurant Sustainability?
December 14, 2022

What Do Consumers Really Think About Restaurant Sustainability?

In a recent newsletter, Simplot addresses Restaurant Sustainability. Datassential reports that restaurants are moving swiftly to adopt more sustainable business practices. But do their customers even care?
VAM WaterTech at Potato Expo 2023
December 11, 2022

VAM WaterTech highlights its European water treatment experience at Potato Expo 2023

VAM WaterTech is one of the few Dutch companies that will participate in the Potato Expo 2023. For VAM WaterTech, this is a great opportunity to further serve the American fruit and vegetable industry with a system that recycles process water.
How the best steam peelers can significantly reduce food waste on vegetable processing lines
December 11, 2022

How the best steam peelers can significantly reduce food waste on vegetable processing lines

Food waste is financial waste, yet when processing lines peel vegetables, they often let huge amounts of raw material get thrown away. Food losses can be as high as 30% during mechanical peeling and 20% with low-tech steam peelers.
Turning potato chips climate friendly in Argentina
December 04, 2022

Turning potato chips climate friendly in Argentina

Yara has signed a memorandum of understanding with El Parque Papas to deliver green fertilizer in 2023. Famous racing car champion turned farmer, Mr. Walter Hernández, met with Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of Yara
McCain sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant
December 02, 2022

Potato processor McCain Foods sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant (New Zealand)

Timaru’s McCain vegetable processing factory in New Zealand is now producing french fries using a boiler system powered by woodchips instead of coal, seeking to minimise waste by 20 per cent.
Cosecha de patata en Álava, España
November 26, 2022

España: Udapa cosecha un 30 porciento menos de patata en Álava pero de excelente calidad

El calor y la sequía de este año han provocado la merma en los rendimientos pero han favorecido la sanidad del cultivo.
Offering faster prospects for growers in uncertain times
November 25, 2022

Offering faster prospects for potato growers in uncertain times

Now that growers and managers can meet again in person, serious concerns are being shared by AVEBE Potato growers. That is the conclusion of Members’ Council member Annelous Groenwold and Agro Director Arjan de Rooij.
Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regen Ag
November 25, 2022

Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regenerative Agriculture

Alyre Poitras is a McCain Foods potato grower in Saint-André, New Brunswick, Canada. He shares his experience with regenerative agriculture and the changes in potato cultivation over time
How COP27 became the food systems COP
November 24, 2022

Food Systems in the spotlight at COP27 climate action negotiations

For the first time, food and agriculture systems have taken center stage in the global climate negotiations. COP27 has advanced the global recognition of food and agriculture as both a climate culprit and solution.
Fluvius brings extra power to fast-growing Agristo Wielsbeke
November 24, 2022

More electrical power for fast-growing potato processor Agristo Wielsbeke

In recent weeks, power network company Fluvius has carried out important construction works near the West Flemish producer of potato products Agristo in Wielsbeke.
Klimanager energy management software and Self-Consumption
November 23, 2022

Storing energy in your potato storage: KLIM'TOP Klimanager energy management software optimizes for Self-Consumption

KLIM’TOP Controls manufactures, sells and installs cooling units and ventilation systems for the farm industry, and more precisely for long-term storage root vegetables such as potatoes.
7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range
November 19, 2022

In the Netherlands, 7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range

In the Netherlands, 31 parties in the table potato chain sign a covenant in which they commit to switch completely to organic robust potato varieties, including 7 supermarkets.
Updates on the Austrian potato variety trials (Nov 2022)
November 05, 2022

Update on ADAPT potato variety trials in Austria (Nov 2022)

The ADAPT project aims at developing new strategies to make potatoes fit for the challenging growth conditions of the future. Within this project, potato varieties trials are conducted in Austria.

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