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June 04, 2016
[Video] Provincia china alivia la pobreza gracias a la papa
Reportaje de la agencia china de noticias CCTV que muestra cómo el gobierno de la provincia de Xiji estimula el cultivo de la papa como una estrategia para aliviar la pobreza de sus habitantes.
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The Salim Group, one of Indonesia's largest business groups, signed an R&D agreement worth $10 million with seed producer East West Seed Indonesia - a JV between Enza Zaden and East West International - in The Hague on Friday (22/04) to boost potato produ
April 24, 2016
Salim Group signs R&D agreement with Dutch JV to boost Potato Production in Indonesia
The Salim Group, one of Indonesia's largest business groups, signed a R&D agreement worth $10 million with seed producer East West Seed Indonesia in The Hague last Friday to boost potato production in Indonesia.
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Romke Wustman (left), a Dutch expert with over 30 years of experience in potato seed research and production and Renate Pors (right), Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Pakistan attending a conference in Islamabad focused on food
April 13, 2016
Pakistani companies urged to launch a multiplication of Dutch seed potatoes
Private companies have been urged to launch a multiplication of Dutch potato seeds in Pakistan with a view to reducing input cost of farmers as well as establishing a vibrant seed industry in the country
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Opening Ceremony of the Potato Technology Centre in Shamgarh Karnal (Haryana, India)
April 08, 2016
Potato Research Centre opened in Karnal, India
To boost research in potato production a new Potato Technology Centre was inaugurated in Haryana, India.
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Potato cultivation in the Central Highlands of Java, Indonesia. In this picture, you can see potato farms on the Dieng Plateau, Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia, with slope of Mount Prahu in the background (Courtesy: Virna Setyorini)
March 12, 2016
Potato cultivation partly to blame for landslide in Indonesia
Potatoes cultivation is partly to blame for a recent landslide in Wonosobo, Central Java, as farmers engage in unsafe planting practices that harm the environment to try to reap high prices - according to a study revealed last week.
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Potato Corner is a franchise business headquartered in the Phillipines selling a range of flavoured french fries from food carts and small shops in the Phillipines, the United States, Indonesia, Panama, Australia and Thailand
March 10, 2016
Food cart business Potato Corner sets sales record of P1 billion (>21 million USD)
Last year was a banner year for Manila (Phillipines) -based food cart business Potato Corner after it hit over P1 billion (21.3 million USD) in sales, a record in the company's 23-year history.
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McDonald's first restaurant will be opened March 8, 2016 in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana. A second restaurant is expected to open in Almaty later in 2016, which is part of a plan to open approximately 15 additional restaurants in the country over the next
February 25, 2016
McDonald's opens first restaurant in Kazakhstan on March 8, 2016
McDonald’s Corporation today announced that the first McDonald’s restaurant in Kazakhstan will open in Astana on March 8, 2016. Kazakhstan will mark the 120th country where McDonald’s restaurants are located.
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Untreated wastewater.
February 10, 2016
Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer
Potato is a basic food in China. However, the protein-rich water discharge from starch processors has been pointed out as a cause of river and lake pollution.
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McDonald's Japan just announced the McChoco Potato, french fries drizzled with two chocolate sauces, a limited time offer available starting January 26
January 21, 2016
McChoco Potato: French Fries drizzled with chocolate sauce at McDonald's Japan
McDonald's Japan just announced the McChoco Potato, french fries drizzled with two chocolate sauces, a limited time offer available starting January 26
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Pepsico India launches a new Lay's campaign: 'Love to Love it'
January 21, 2016
Pepsico India launches new Lays campaign: 'Love to Love it'
It's still a month to go for Valentine's Day but Pepsico India is already ready to celebrate love, albeit, in a quirky way through its new Lay's campaign - 'Love to Love it'.
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Yunnan Normal University (Chenggong Campus)
January 16, 2016
Yunnan Normal University to set up Potato Research Institute and it is no joke
Yunnan Normal University's plan to set up a Potato Research Institute to strengthen talent development and promote scientific research has sparked a humorous uproar on the Internet.
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Partially hydrogenated oils will no longer be allowed in Taiwan’s processed food products (e.g. bakery products) under a bill proposed Sept. 7 by the Taiwanese Food and Drug Administration.
September 13, 2015
Taiwan to ban trans fat in processed food
In Taiwan, the Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare is taking steps to remove artificial trans fat from Taiwan’s food supply chain.
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September 09, 2015
Potato and Onion Retailers in Assam arrested for charging more than the legal limit
In the Indian State of Assam ten onion- and potato retailers have been arrested because they charged a price for their vegetables above the legal limit.
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August 23, 2015
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The official Closing ceremonies of the 9th World Potato Congress at Yanqing, Beijing, China, were highlighted by the presentation of the triennial Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding personal contribution and leadership, related to development and progress of the global potato industry.
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August 10, 2015
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Beijing World Potato Conference highlights research and development
July 31, 2015
Beijing World Potato Conference highlights research and development
Research and development was at the top of the agenda at the ninth World Potato Conference in Yanqing, Beijing.
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July 29, 2015
Australian potato industry researcher honoured at World Potato Congress
Australian horticulture researcher and industry stalwart Dr Kevin Clayton-Greene has been honoured with a prestigious Industry Recognition Award at the 9th World Potato Congress in Beijing, China.
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Making potato a staple in China: Steamed Potato Buns
July 09, 2015
Making potato a staple in China: Steamed Potato Buns
Steamed buns made of potato have emerged on the Chinese market following a national strategy to convert the potato into a staple of Chinese people's daily diet.
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