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Luis Miquel, Gerente General del Consorcio Papa Chile
September 12, 2017
La industrialización: ¿el paso siguiente del rubro papero en Chile?
Sólo el 10% de la producción papera de Chile se procesa, por eso uno de los desafíos del rubro es generar mayor valor agregado en torno a este cultivo. Así lo precisó Luis Miquel, gerente general del Consorcio Papa Chile, en el XII Encuentro Nacional que se realizó entre el 23 y el 25 de agosto en el Hotel Sonesta, de la ciudad de Osorno.
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FMCG major ITC will continue diversification into new areas with agri business set to play a key role, as part of its 'India First' strategy under which it aims to create 10 million sustainable livelihoods by 2030
September 12, 2017
ITC bets big on agribusiness, wants to create 10 million sustainable livelihoods
FMCG major ITC will continue diversification into new areas with agri business set to play a key role, as part of its 'India First' strategy under which it aims to create 10 million sustainable livelihoods by 2030, according to company CEO and Executive Director Sanjiv Puri.
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Don't eat lots of green or bitter tasting potatoes or potato products and you'll be perfectly fine! (Courtesy: NDSU)
September 11, 2017
Fuzz in Taiwan about French Fries with green patches at McDonald's
Taiwan's health authorities will conduct stringent checks of potato suppliers after reports that French fries served at fast food restaurants were found with green patches.
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AHDB exports is present at Potato Europe 2017 with a large stand, with co-exhibitors Caithness Potato Export, Cygnet PEP, Cullen Allen, Greenvale Seed, James Hutton Limited and SASA
September 11, 2017
AHDB Exports present at Potato Europe as it expands its mandate to fresh potatoes and potato products
AHDB exports is present at Potato Europe 2017 with a large stand, with co-exhibitors Caithness Potato Export, Cygnet PEP, Cullen Allen, Greenvale Seed, James Hutton Limited and SASA
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España: El consumo de papa aumenta en un 0,5%
September 08, 2017
España: El consumo de papa aumenta en un 0,5%
El volumen de compra de papa fresca es superior al de la papa congelada y procesada, aunque es esta última la que más aumenta su consumo.
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Aerial view of the Potato Europe 2017 trade show area in Emmeloord, The Netherlands.
September 08, 2017
Last chance to cast your vote for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award
Check out the five products nominated for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award. Until Monday September 11, noon, you can still vote for your favorite!
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McCain Foods - Ballarat (Australia) French Fries factory.
September 07, 2017
Upgrade of the McCain Foods Ballarat potato processing factory could result in layoffs
As a result of the upgrade and capacity expansion of the McCain Foods French fry factory in Ballarat, the level of automation will increase. This means the company will have to lay off about 20 of their employees.
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Potato Harvesting in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding farmers who grow potatoes of the importance of managing risks to workers during the potato harvest.
September 07, 2017
Potato Farmers reminded to consider safety during the potato harvesting season
Potato Farmers are reminded to consider safety during harvest, since incidents during the potato harvesting season remain a common cause of serious and fatal injury.
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The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 176.6 points in August 2017, down 2.3 points (1.3 percent) from July, but still 10 points (6 percent) above its value a year earlier.
September 07, 2017
The FAO Food Price Index was down slightly in August
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 176.6 points in August 2017, down 2.3 points (1.3 percent) from July, but still 10 points (6 percent) above its value a year earlier. The August decline reflected generally lower values for cereals, sugar and meat, which more than compensated for increases in the Vegetable Oil and Dairy Indices.
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Dr. Yusuf Zafar T.I., Chairman PARC Chairing the Potato Evaluation Committee Meeting at PARC headquarters on August 24, 2017
September 04, 2017
Pakistan proposes National Potato Institute; Seed potato import reduced by 50 percent
Pakistan has reduced the import of potato seeds by 50 per cent as a result of strong public-private partnership in locally-certified potato production through planning and technical assistance.
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Tong Engineering Caretaker reversing sensors.
September 03, 2017
New Tong Caretaker trailer reversing sensors are a hit with potato growers
Tong’s market leading Caretaker mobile (potato) grader is now available with a new option of trailer reversing sensors, make loading the grader’s hopper much quicker, safer, easier and more accurate than ever before.
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Chuck Schumer proposes a toast on the new Nematode Quarantine laboratory at Cornell University: 'Cheers' - with a potato chip! The upgrades to the facilities and equipment will enable the lab to help protect the US potato Industry against this potato pe
September 03, 2017
Cornell University to receive 400k for update of nematode research facilities
In a visit to the Nematode Quarantine laboratory at Cornell University last Friday, US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, announced a commitment of $400,000 from the USDA for the upgrades to the facilities and equipment.
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September 02, 2017
Idaho Potato Commission updates industry on its marketing plans
At the annual Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention, Frank Muir, President of the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) revealed the marketing plans for the upcoming year.
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August 31, 2017
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August 31, 2017
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One of the findings in the new Brick Meets Click Grocery Ecommerce Supermarket Scorecard Report is that 85% of online transactions include produce. Shown above is an online offer for packed potatoes at Walmart.ca
August 31, 2017
Growth in Online Grocery Shopping is Accelerating and Most Orders include Produce
Online grocery purchases average 3.4% of total store sales for supermarkets offering the service. However, this number jumps to 5.2% of total sales for those retailers who have had the service for at least 4 years.
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United States Export of potatoes and potato products in Metric tons for July 2016 – June 2017 compared to previous year (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)
August 31, 2017
United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Sets New Records
Exports of all United States potatoes and potato products reached a record $1,758,130,172 for the July 2016 – June 2017 marketing year. U.S. exports also achieved a record volume level of 1,712,364 metric tons (MT).
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August 29, 2017
Fredericton Potato Research Lab invites the public
More than 300 people stopped by Fredericton Research and Development Centre's open house
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