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McCain Foods USA Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of all its fire roasted, caramelized or sautéed frozen vegetable and fruit products, produced at its Colton facility in California. Due to the fact these products are typically used as an ingredient in
October 23, 2018
McCain Foods USA recalls frozen roasted vegetables. Foods using these as ingredient are being recalled as well
McCain Foods USA Inc. is recalling all products from its Colton facility in California, which produces fire-roasted, caramelized or sauteed frozen fruit and vegetable products.
Por la sequía en Francia. Son las nuevas víctimas del calentamiento global.
October 19, 2018
Papas fritas, en peligro
Por la sequía en Francia. Son las nuevas víctimas del calentamiento global.
Potato Plastic is a biodegradable material made of potato starch that can be used for cutlery and straws and will decompose just two months after use (Courtesy: James Dyson Foundation)
October 19, 2018
Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist
Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.
According to a survey by Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V., the organic potato yields in Germany have not dropped as much as the conventional ones
October 19, 2018
Potato Yield of Organic cultivation in Germany not affected as much as conventional farming by drought and heat
According to a survey by Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V., the organic potato yields in Germany have not dropped as much as the conventional ones
Stop by Alsum Farms & Produce Booth #4135 at Fresh Summit to see the new Harvest Delites packaging, learn how Potatoes Fuel Performance, and sample a pre-exercise potato recipe.
October 18, 2018
Harvest Delites Potato Brand Launches at PMA Fresh Summit
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. will introduce their latest brand, Harvest Delites, at the PMA Fresh Summit on October 18 - 20, 2018 in Orlando.
Marc Van Herreweghe, the new Chairman of Belgapom and CEO of Mydibel
October 18, 2018
The Challenges of the Potato Industry: Interview with Marc Van Herreweghe, CEO of Mydibel and New Chairman of Belgapom
In this interview, Marc Van Herreweghe, the new Chairman of Belgapom and CEO of Mydibel, discusses the challenges this Belgian Potato Association faces going forward, as well as sustainability issues and problems related to recent weather conditions.
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Robot que desyerba de manera autónoma (Ecorobotix)
October 17, 2018
Nuevas tecnologías aplicadas a la producción de alimentos
Cuál es su rol en el sector agropecuario? Es un tema a discutirse durante las Jornadas de Inmersión en AgTech, que se realizarán entre el 6 y 7 de noviembre, en la ciudad argentina de Rosario.
Impression of INTERPOM | PRIMEURS 2016
October 16, 2018
Interpom Primeurs 2018: The potato chain is strong, in both good times and bad times
INTERPOM | PRIMEURS, the indoor trade fair for the whole potato & vegetable sector in Europe, will take place from Sunday 25 to Tuesday 27 November 2018 at Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium)
What will be you favorite crisp flavour this holiday season? Will it be 'Brussels Sprouts' or 'Christmas tree'?
October 15, 2018
Weird potato chip flavours hit UK retail shelves for Christmas
What will be you favorite crisp flavour this holiday season? Will it be 'Brussels Sprouts' or 'Christmas tree'... ?
The Two Farmers crisps line has been introduced in four distinct flavors including 'Hereford Hop Cheese and Onion,' 'Lightly Salted,' 'Salt & Cider Vinegar' and 'Hereford Bullshot.'
October 14, 2018
Two Farmers launch Herefordshire inspired potato crisps in compostable packaging
The Two Farmers crisps line has been unveiled as a new series of snack chips for consumers in the United Kingdom to enjoy that are sure to satisfy their desire for a crispy indulge that doesn't come at the expense of the environment.
El nuevo satélite argentino anticipará inundaciones y sequías
October 09, 2018
El nuevo satélite argentino anticipará inundaciones y sequías
Tiene tres toneladas de peso y una antena radar de 10 metros de largo. Producirá principalmente imágenes para el agro, la gestión de emergencias hídricas y la vigilancia del mar argentino.
Despite being an early bird in branded packaged snacks, PepsiCo India faces tough competition in this category. The company bets on its Kurkure brand combined with local flavors to keep up with the competition.
October 07, 2018
Pepsico bets on Kurkure plus local flavours to crack the Indian snack market
Despite being an early bird in branded packaged snacks, PepsiCo India faces tough competition in this category. The company bets on its Kurkure brand combined with local flavors to keep up with the competition.
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October 06, 2018
Walkers starts a recycling effort for potato chips bags after protests
Potato chips manufacturer Walkers - a subsidiary of Pepsico - starts a recycling effort for potato chips bags in the United Kingdom after consumer protests.
From left to right: Mark Slaughter, Director General for Investment at the Department for International Trade, Bram Hage, Founder/CEO NewCold, Jon Miles, Country Manager UK NewCold and Denise Jeffrey, Deputy Leader, Wakefield Council.
October 06, 2018
NewCold opens extended automated frozen storage in Wakefield, largest in the United Kingdom
NewCold has unveiled its newly-completed expanded deep frozen storage and distribution centre which, says the company, is now the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Over the past three years, UK potato chip manufacturer Seabrook Crisps has continued to invest in its manufacturing infrastructure, has launched a number of new products and expanded internationally.
October 05, 2018
Calbee buys UK potato chip manufacturer Seabrook Crisps
Calbee has acquired UK potato chip manufacturer Seabrook Crisps from Private equity investor LDC
Announced in September 2018, the new University of Tennessee Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology is already staffed. Shown from rear to front are Taylor Frazier-Douglas, a postdoctoral member of the research team, as well as Holly Brabazon, research
October 04, 2018
Turning potatoes into plant sensors for the US Military
Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will lead a new DARPA program of $7.5 million to use potato plants as a new, revolutionary sensor platform to detect environmental threats to deployed troops and civilians.
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October 04, 2018
Potatoes South Australia turns ugly taters into premium products
Potatoes South Australia is searching and finding new applications for potato waste
Rezatec provides AHDB Potatoes with geospatial data analytics to map the true extent of potato crops across the United Kingdom.
October 04, 2018
Mapping and evaluating the health of potato fields based on satellite data
Rezatec - a UK based company focused on the analysis and interpretation of satellite data - has in collaboration with AHDB Potatoes investigated the effectiveness of using satellite data to map the extent of potato crops in pilot locations across the UK.

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