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A poll held among the members of the Food and Drink Federation in March of 2016, showed 71% support for Britain to remain in the EU, while only 12% believed that leave would be in the best interest of their business.
June 26, 2016
UK Food Industry response to Brexit vote: a disappointing result
Ian Wright CBE, Director General at the Food and Drink Federation, the voice of the UK's largest manufacturing sector - food and drink, responds to the vote to leave in the UK's EU Referendum.
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You may not only need a magnification glass, but a smart-phone as well: the compromise would allow three labeling options: (1) a phrase indicating that the food product contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), (2) an on-pack symbol or (3) a QR or b
June 25, 2016
GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.
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Papas criollas colombianas para combatir el hambre
June 24, 2016
Papas criollas colombianas para combatir el hambre
Las nuevas papas tienen más proteínas, hierro y zinc. También son más resistentes a enfermedades.
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Some of this morning headlines (Daily Mirror, left; Sun , right) informing their readers that the UK has voted to leave the EU
June 24, 2016
AHDB CEO Jane King comments on Brexit vote
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s Chief Executive, Jane King, comments on the Brexit vote earlier today.
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Could Conagra Foods Lamb Weston Become Part of Post Holdings?
June 22, 2016
Could Conagra Foods Lamb Weston Become Part of Post Holdings?
On November 18, 2015 Conagra Foods announced plans to spin off Lamb Weston and mentioned during the presentation of their latest financial results that the separation is on track. Now rumors surface that Conagra Foods has met with Post Holdings to discuss a potential merger of Post and Lamb Weston.
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Farm Electronics Limited, a UK based potato storage engineering specialist has become part of the Tolsma-Grisnich Group.
Shown is an example of a suction wall installation by Farm Electronics Ltd with superimposed the new logo of the Company.
June 22, 2016
Tolsma-Grisnich Group acquires majority share in Farm Electronics Limited
Farm Electronics Limited, a UK based potato storage specialist has become part of the Tolsma-Grisnich group. The company will continue to trade and manufacture crop storage systems as Farm Electronics Limited
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A repeat lockout/tagout violation at the Washington Potato Company resulted in a $56000 fine by itself.
June 20, 2016
Washington Potato Company fined $213,160 for repeating workplace safety violations
Repeated serious safety violations have resulted in a serious workplace injury and in a large fine for the Washington Potato Company, a potato processing company in Warden, Washington.
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A potato field in Hassan, Karnataka. The pictures was taken mid July in 2009.
June 18, 2016
Delayed monsoon spells trouble for potato growers in Hassan, Karnataka
Lack of rain has left potato growers of Hassan - a district in the Southern Indian state of Karnataka in distress.
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Utz Potato Chips
June 18, 2016
Former Potato Chip Executive, Vendor Charged with $1.4 Million Fraud
A former executive with a Pennsylvania potato chip and snack food company and a vendor have been charged and agreed to plead guilty to defrauding the company out of roughly $1.4 million.
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A fire broke out at the Old York Potato Chips plant in Brampton on June 17, 2016 (Courtesy: CityNews)
June 18, 2016
Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant
A fire broke out at the Olde York Potato Chips plant in Brampton, Ontario early Friday morning (June 17).
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Drones will fly over fields with their tanks filled with ladybirds, predatory mites or parasitic wasps and spread the insects precisely where pests are ravaging the crops.
June 15, 2016
Research: Drones as delivery vehicle for biological control agents
The University of Southern Denmark is developing an ecodrone that will combat pests in completely new ways.
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The current Executive Committee of the Potato BoardFrom left to right: Doug Poe, John Halverson, Carl Hoverson, Blair Richardson, Mike Pink, Karlene Hardy, Jason Davenport, Jay LaJoie, Tim May, Steve Gangwish, Phil Hickman and Chris Wada.
June 14, 2016
Nominations Open For 2017 Potatoes USA Board Members
Potatoes USA announced earlier this month that nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2017-2020 term.
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June 13, 2016
McDonald's moves corporate headquarters to downtown Chicago
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Peter Cooper, Seed Potato & Sheep farmer on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. (Courtesy: Twitter / Peter Cooper)
June 12, 2016
Kangaroo Island (South Australia) potato producer wins industry award
Kangaroo Island (South Australia) potato producer Peter Cooper has been named the 2016 Rabobank Potatoes South Australia and Ruralco Industry Award winner.
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Today’s European potato harvests would be 20% lower and 7% more expensive for consumers without the last 15 years of plant breeding advances.
June 12, 2016
The environmental benefits of potato breeding
On World Environment Day (June 5), potato breeding company HZPC highlighted the benefits of breeding on yield, carbon footprint and water use.
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[Video] Perú: Clausuran proyecto que benefició a 1500 productores de papa
June 10, 2016
[Video] Perú: Clausuran proyecto que benefició a 1500 productores de papa
El proyecto “Producción competitiva de papa en los distritos de la Encañada, Huasmin y Sorochuco”, se inició hace cinco años con el propósito de revalorar, rescatar, promocionar y difundir las bondades de las papas cajamarquinas. Acaba de clausurarse oficialmente.
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