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Concern that price of frozen potato products in South Africa will increase

May 25, 2023
There are concerns among some economists that the price of frozen potatoes may increase, adding to already high food inflation in South Africa.
Dutch grocery chain Albert Heyn is introducing a total overhaul of its potato display. At first glance, it may not look that different, but look closer - and you will notice that it is bold and in some aspects truly revolutionary...

Ware potato growers Agrico, Leo de Kock and Nedato join forces in new independent cooperative

May 24, 2023
The ware potato activities of Agrico and Nedato, along with Leo de Kock, shall be hived off to form a new independent cooperative of ware potato growers. The new organization will start its activities this autumn. Further integration will then take place in stages.
Potatoes USA asked Americans, What’s Your Favorite Nutritious Way to Eat Potatoes?

Potatoes USA asked Americans, What’s Your Favorite Nutritious Way to Eat Potatoes?

May 24, 2023
We can all agree that potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, but a recent Potatoes USA survey investigated different regions’ preferred, nutritious ways to eat the mighty spud.
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Heat and Drought stress in potatoes: is it possible to prevent damage?

May 24, 2023
Extreme weather events pose a significant challenge to potato cultivation. Heat and drought stress reduces productivity, causes physiological defects in tubers, and damages crops.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya

May 23, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.
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Scientists weed out harmful genes to breed better potatoes

May 22, 2023
A new predictive method has shown a way to better select parents for new potato varieties, offering a blueprint for better potatoes and a way to speed up the production of higher yield varieties.
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The patchwork quilt of farm fields near Breadalbane.

PEI Potato Board: Acreage of cover crops before potatoes has doubled

May 22, 2023
New numbers from the P.E.I. Potato Board show that on Prince Edward Island the acreage of cover crops grown before potatoes has doubled.
The Idaho Potato Commission’s Frites Campaign Crowned Grand Champion, Sweeps Awards at Best of NAMA 2023

The Idaho Potato Commission’s Frites Campaign Crowned Grand Champion, Sweeps Awards at Best of NAMA 2023

May 22, 2023
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) was declared the Grand Champion at the National Agri-Marketing Association’s (NAMA) award show held on April 26 in St. Louis, MO for its public relations campaign Frites by Idaho.
The World Potato Congress Inc. officially adopts Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

World Potato Congress officially adopts the Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

May 18, 2023
The World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc., through its mission of creating value chain networking within the global potato community, has officially adopted the Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security.
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La Rioja, España: Patatas Rubio firma acuerdo con el supermercado Carrefour

May 17, 2023
El supermercado Carrefour ha firmado un nuevo acuerdo con la empresa riojana Patatas Rubio, proveedor con el que trabaja en el desarrollo de su marca 'Carrefour Círculo de Calidad'.

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