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March 23, 2012
Exclusive new WPC2012 sponsorship deals created
Exceptional demand for prime sponsorship opportunities at World Potato Congress 2012 (WPC2012) has led to a few very special exclusive packages being created for those who don’t want to miss this unique opportunity.From the archive
March 22, 2012
AVEBE ontvangt €3 miljoen voor productie biogas
AVEBE ontvangt drie miljoen euro voor het opschalen van het vergistingsproces om biogas te kunnen produceren in Gasselternijveen.From the archive
March 22, 2012
Potato starch manufacturer AVEBE receives funding to upgrade biogas project
Dutch Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE is receiving a subsidy of three million euros to upgrade the biogas project in Gasselternijveen. With current production levels it will ultimately be possible to produce 18 million cubic metres of gas, enough to s...From the archive
March 22, 2012
Good demand for organic primeur potatoes in Belgium
"The season of the Israeli organic primeur potatoes runs well"Bart Nemegheer of the Aardappelhoeve tells enthusiastically. "This is mainly because of the lovely spring weather. It is really so that when the sun shines people buy more pri...From the archive
March 22, 2012
Odenberg shows sorters, peeling systems and more at Anuga Foodtec
Food sorting, peeling and process analytics system manufacturer ODENBERG will exhibit its industry leading systems at Cologne’s Anuga FoodTec 2012 this month.From the archive
March 20, 2012
UK: 'Lucky Spuds' promo to emphasize McCain's quality potato sourcing
In the United Kingdom (only!) McCain Foods is offering consumers the chance to win £100,000 via their new on-pack promotion ‘Lucky Spuds’.From the archive
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March 20, 2012
Top international researchers to attend World Potato Congress 2012
World Potato Congress has become an important diary date and many of the potato industry’s leading international researchers have already registered to attend. In addition, the Fifth Potato Virus ‘Y’ (PVY-wide) workshop and a meeting of United Nations...From the archive
March 19, 2012
UK: Burts Potato Chips directors sell shares to Empire Food Brokers
Burts Potato Chips directors Nick Hurst and Jonty White have sold their stakes in the UK crisp firm.From the archive
March 19, 2012
Greek 'potato movement' links shoppers and farmers
There's some dispute about where and when it all started, but Christos Kamenides, genial professor of agricultural marketing at the University of Thessaloniki, is pretty confident he and his students have made sure 'the potato movement' is not about to stop any time soon.From the archive
March 18, 2012
Wil Europa onze aardappel wel?
Wageningen UR ontwikkelt een milieuvriendelijke aardappel met resistentiegenen tegen de agressieve aardappelziekte. Het is onduidelijk of de introductie van deze aardappel kans van slagen heeft in het technofobe Europa. Goede kans dat-ie straks in Chin...From the archive
March 17, 2012
Belgapom notering zakt naar € 27,50
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Voor...From the archive
March 16, 2012
Owners United Biscuits consider sale savory snack activities
Private equity firms Blackstone Group LP and PAI Partners SAS have appointed Credit Suisse Group to work on a potential sale of the salty snacks arm of their cakes-to-peanuts business United Biscuits Ltd. in a process that could fetch as much as £500 m...From the archive
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March 15, 2012
Clean-Label And Gluten-Free Add Flavor To Savory Snacks, says Innova Market Insights
Despite ongoing economic difficulties, new product activity in the global snackfoods industry appears to be continuing unabated. Launch numbers recorded by Innova Market Insights showed a strong double-digit increase in 2011. Savory and salty snacks ac...From the archive
March 14, 2012
La Sociedad Newco promovida por el Instituto Neiker Tecnalia libera tres nuevas variedades de papas en España
La Sociedad Newco promovida por el centro de investigación Neiker Tecnalia saca tres nuevas variedades de patatas. Con este proyecto de investigación, enmarcado en un sector tradicional de Álava como es la producción de patata de siembra, se pretende c...From the archive
March 12, 2012
Irish retailers and merchants challenged to return viable prices for growers
Addressing the National Potato Conference in Dublin today (Wed), IFA President John Bryan said the current loss-making situation for potato growers was unsustainable. He laid down a clear challenge to the retailers and merchants to address the serious ...From the archive
March 11, 2012
Oeraardappelras geadopteerd door Stichting De Bildtse Aardappelweken
Stichting De Bildtse Aardappelweken heeft een oeraardappelras geadopteerd. Voor 5000 dollar is de stichting eigenaar geworden van oerras 700247, een aardappel uit Peru. De genen van deze oerpieper liggen opgeslagen in de Wereldzaadbank op Spitsbergen...From the archive
March 11, 2012
Topkok Marco Westmaas aardappelambassadeur
Topkok Marco Westmaas wordt aardappelambassadeur. (Click to enlarge) Aardappelambassadeur Marco Westmaas Voor de Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie NAO zal hij in 2012 zijn innovatieve talenten inzetten om de aardappel als modern en onmisbaar...From the archive
March 11, 2012
Amsterdam RAI stapt over op Biologische frites van McCain
Vanaf 15 februari 2012 is de biologische frites van McCain de standaard fritessoort van Amsterdam RAI. Daarmee is de RAI het eerste convention centre in Europa die deze 100% duurzame frites serveert aan al haar gasten. Met de overstap naar duurzame fri...From the archive