News on Food Trends

Q1 potato sales at retail see increases compared to 2019
November 08, 2021
2021 Q1 potato sales at US retail see increases compared to 2019
During the first quarter of Potatoes USA’s Marketing Year 2022 (July - September 2021), potato sales decreased in dollars by 1.1% and in volume by 5.7% compared to the same period in 2020.
Joe Biden’s 'First Movers Coalition'
November 08, 2021
Yara joins Biden's climate coalition
Some of the largest companies in the world launched a shared initiative to reach the climate goals through ground-breaking technology, Joe Biden’s 'First Movers Coalition'. Fertilizer manufacturer Yara International is one of them.
La patata de Donna y Colin Craig-Brown sobre un camión de juguete.
November 08, 2021
This 7.9 kg potato could be the largest in the world
A New Zealand couple named Donna and Colin Craig-Brownla found a 25-pound potato by surprise buried in their backyard and ended up naming it Doug.
Desarrollan en Argentina una herramienta para el control del tizón tardío de la papa.
November 08, 2021
Desarrollan en Argentina una herramienta para el control del tizón tardío de la papa.
Se trata de un sistema de alarma que determina los momentos críticos para el desarrollo de la enfermedad más importante de la papa. Con base en datos meteorológicos, la herramienta es una alternativa para la protección más sostenible del cultivo.
Agrico presents new potato varieties during ‘Meet & Greet’ event
November 08, 2021
Agrico presents new potato varieties during Meet and Greet event
Agrico presented two new varieties during an intimate Meet and Greet at its breeding and research farm, Agrico Research in Bant.
HZPC variety show PD21
November 07, 2021
Potato innovations in the fight against hunger and climate change at HZPC's Potato Days 2021
The Potato Days of HZPC are dedicated to the future of the potato. A future in which the potato provides an important contribution to the food security in the world and helps to combat climate change.
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
An impression of some of the products manufactured by RW Garcia. Utz Brands is to acquire the company.
November 05, 2021
United States: Utz Brands to Acquire RW Garcia
Utz Brands Inc; a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement with R.W. Garcia Holdings to acquire the equity and certain real estate assets related to the operation of RW Garcia.
Dewulf launches state-of-the-art online configurator for its potato harvesters.
November 05, 2021
Configure your new Dewulf potato harvester online!
Dewulf, a full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, proudly presents its brand new online configurator for its potato harvesters
Timber river couple Jonathan Kummer and Emily Ryan.
November 05, 2021
Nova Scotia Couple Heeds the Call of The Family Farm, Sets Down New Brunswick Roots
The Covid-19 pandemic moment was a 'now or never' moment for Jonathan Kummer and Emily Ryan. The couple was living well and working in Halifax with an organizational design firm called Symplicity Design – until Covid-19 happened.
Jim Allister, founder, and leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party
November 04, 2021
Ban on seed potato imports will have 'devastating consequences' for Potato growers in Northern Ireland
Potato growers in Northern Ireland face a severe shortage of seed potatoes in 2022, according to Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party leader, Jim Allister.
Spain’s Patatas Melendez selected Wyma to deliver new potato packaging facility
November 04, 2021
Spain’s Patatas Melendez selected Wyma to deliver new potato packaging facility
Spain’s leading potato company Patatas Melendez has selected Wyma Europe as its primary partner to design and manufacture what will be one of the most innovative, quality-focused, and efficient potato packaging facilities.
The Little Potato Company Introduces a new variety, Purely Purple and Extends Microwave Ready Line with Culinary Flavors.
November 04, 2021
The Little Potato Company Introduces Purely Purple and Extends Microwave Ready Line with Culinary Flavors
The Little Potato Company is introducing two flavor extensions to its best-selling Microwave Ready line - Smoked Salt and Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, and Thyme - and a new proprietary potato variety, Purely Purple.
Sponsored Content

You May Also Like

United States Department of Labor
November 02, 2021
As temperatures rise, US Department of Labor prepares legislation to protect workers, outdoors and indoors, from heat hazards
The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is publishing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
Miso Robotics: Flippy 2 Next Generation
November 02, 2021
Miso Robotics Foodservice Robot Flippy is growing up
Miso Robotics, the startup transforming the foodservice industry with intelligent automation, unveiled the newest model of Flippy, its flagship product, aptly named Flippy 2.
Like baked potatoes? SpudULike is back...
November 02, 2021
Like baked potatoes? SpudULike is back...
James Martin’s famous passion for food and ingredients is seen in his best-selling cookbooks, restaurants and on screen each week in the highly popular and award-winning James Martin Saturday Morning.
El campo colombiano se moderniza con tecnología inteligente.
November 02, 2021
El campo colombiano se moderniza con tecnología inteligente
Predecir cuándo el suelo necesita nutrientes o agua con sensores, recoger toda la información del proceso de cosecha y almacenarlo para analizar los datos y lograr mejores resultados u optimizar los insumos para evaluar los gastos son algunas de las formas de modernizar el campo colombiano desde la tecnología.
Greenhouse Gas Bulletin: Another Year Another Record: The rise in greenhouse gas concentrations jeopardizes Paris Agreement temperature targets.
October 31, 2021
World Meteorological Organization on Greenhouse Gas: Another Year Another Record
The abundance of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere once again reached a new record last year, with the annual rate of increase above the 2011-2020 average.
Kiwichips as an example of circular economy
October 30, 2021
Kiwichips as an example of circular economy
Yellow and red kiwis are grown in the province of Cosenza in Calabria (Italy) by Aceto Agricoltura. Recently, the company has started the production of kiwi chips In order to reduce waste.

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences