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Agristo and Tereos sign MOU for the acquisition of the site of the former sugar factory in Escaudœuvres for the construction of a frozen potato production plant

Agristo buys closed Tereos sugar factory in France to construct a new frozen potato processing plant

August 28, 2023
Agristo is planning to set up a production unit for frozen potato products in France, creating 350 jobs and requiring an investment of €350 million. Today, Tereos has signed an MOU with Agristo, enabling this project on the site of its former sugar factory in Escaudœuvres, in the North of France.
Agronico potato field in bloom (Variety Atlantic) in Tasmania, Australia

Simplot to acquire Agronico, Tasmania’s largest seed potato producer

August 27, 2023
Agronico, Tasmania’s largest seed potato producer, has entered into an agreement for Simplot to acquire the business and property assets of Agronico.
B-hive Innovations collaborates on groundbreaking TuberTurgor project to reduce potato bruising and waste

B-hive Innovations collaborates on groundbreaking TuberTurgor project to reduce potato bruising and waste

August 22, 2023
B-hive Innovations, a cutting-edge, agri-tech research and development business is embarking on a new collaborative programme that aims to reduce the risk of potato bruising and develop technologies that could reduce supermarket waste.
Facility of GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.

FPS Food Process Solutions Acquires GEM Equipment of Oregon as Part of Strategic Product Diversification

August 22, 2023
FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in freezing and cooling equipment, today announced it has acquired GEM Equipment of Oregon. This acquisition allows FPS to diversify its product offering to include GEM Equipment’s well-known fryers and blanchers.
Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial

Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial

August 22, 2023
Solynta's potato variety was the only one to survive the high late blight pressure in the field among three other commercial varieties planted alongside.
Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to Debut at British Potato 2023

From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show

August 16, 2023
A biostimulant brand that is increasingly popular with potato growers will make its debut at this year’s British Potato show in Harrogate. Algifol, which is a seaweed-based biostimulant, will be on stand 123A in Hall 1 at the November event.
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Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes Seasoned with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

Idahoan® Foods launches shredded potatoes with Bold flavors including Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

August 16, 2023
Idahoan® Foods – the leading producer of quality, packaged potato products in the U.S.– expands its portfolio with the launch of Idahoan® Potato Shreds.
From left to right: Dr. Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General FAO, Mr. Julio Eduardo Martinetti, Ambassador of Peru to Italy, Dr. André Devaux, WPC Director, and Mr. Christian Barrantes, Vice Minister of MIDAGRI, Peru.

World Potato Congress Receives Invitation to Deliver Address During the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference in Rome

August 16, 2023
Earlier in July, the World Potato Congress was honored to receive an invitation to deliver an address during the 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome, Italy.
Expanded API Now Available for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, Creating an Open Environment Benefiting Farmers and Their Partners.

Trimble Agriculture Cloud introduces expanded API, creating an open environment benefiting farmers and their partners

August 10, 2023
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the release of its flexible API for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, an industry cloud that streamlines farming operations.
KC-SWEET PURPLE is rich in beta-carotene, iron and zinc.

Kenya leads Eastern Africa with release of climate-adaptive and nutritious purple-fleshed sweet potato variety

August 09, 2023
The International Potato Center (CIP) has collaborated with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to release the KC Sweet Purple variety of sweet potato in an effort to tackle ongoing climate challenges facing farmers in Kenya.

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