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September 20, 2011
China released final ruling on anti-subsidy investigation EU Potato Starch
Below the final ruling of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China on anti-subsidy investigation against potato starch imports from the European Union:From the archive
September 16, 2011
Drum dryers for potato flakes just got larger
In response to worldwide demand, Idaho Steel Products now offers potato flake manufacturers the largest drum dryer in the world. These new large drum dryers have a diameter of 7 feet (2.13 m) and a width of 24 feet (7.32 meters). The first drum dryer...From the archive
September 14, 2011
US Potato exports at record high
US potato and product exports were a record $1,350,213,480 and 1,366,649 metric tons for the July 2010–June 2011 fiscal year. This is a 15 percent increase in value and 11 percent increase in volume. On a fresh weight equivalent basis, this represents ...From the archive
September 09, 2011
Aardappelverwerker PinguinLutosa ziet niets in meer contractteelt
De handel blijft een belangrijke rol spelen in de aanvoer van aardappelen naar Lutosa in Leuze-en-Hainaut. In Nederland is het belang van de aardappelhandel flink gereduceerd, maar voor zo’n ontwikkeling kiest PinguinLutosa niet, zegt Emanuel Van den B...From the archive
August 31, 2011
Idaho Potato Research focuses on resistant starch
A University of Idaho researcher is teaming up with J.R. Simplot Co.'s food group to develop new potato products with resistant starch, which can improve digestive health and benefit people with diabetes. Resistant starch is modified starch that bypas...From the archive
August 31, 2011
Potato Granules manufacturer Agrawest to expand PEI factory with new agglomerate line
One of Prince Edward Island’s leading food processors will be able to enter new markets and create jobs with a new production line, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Allan Campbell. “Agrawest has provided potato producers with an impo...From the archive
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August 15, 2011
US Potato Sales & Utilization estimates by the United States Potato Board
The USPB is pleased to deliver the industry’s sales and utilization estimates for calendar year 2010. The full report is attached following this story.From the archive
August 15, 2011
China extends anti-subsidy probe on EU potato starch
China will prolong its anti-subsidy probe by one month on potato starch imported from the European Union, said the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Monday. The investigation will be completed before Sept 30, 2011, one month after the previous deadline, s...From the archive
August 14, 2011
Aardappelindustrie Nederland verwerkt record hoeveelheid aardappelen
De Nederlandse aardappelverwerkende industrie neemt in Europa een vooraanstaande plaats in bij de productie van aardappelconsumptieproducten. En er wordt meer gemaakt dan alleen voorgebakken producten (frites, blokjes, schijfjes e.d.).From the archive
August 09, 2011
US Potato Board Seminars Inspire New US Mashed Potatoes Uses
What can you do with mashed potatoes? Just about anything! That is the message Asia’s food service operators took home from seminars recently conducted by the United States Potato Board (USPB) international marketing program. The mashed potato seminar...From the archive
August 08, 2011
Anti-dumping tax on imported potato starch may end next year, China says
China's anti-dumping tax on potato starch imported from the European Union (EU) may expire on Feb 6 next year, said the Ministry of Commerce on Saturday. But Chinese Starch producers could request for review on ending the tax 60 days before Feb 6 next...From the archive
August 07, 2011
El impuesto antidumping de China al almidón de papas importado podría terminar próximo año
El impuesto antidumping de China al almidón de papa importado desde la Unión Europea (UE) podría expirar el 6 de febrero del año próximo, anunció hoy el Ministerio de Comercio (MC). Aunque los productores nacionales podrían solicitar su revisión 60 día...From the archive
July 21, 2011
PinguinLutosa announces new management structure as Scana Noliko and CECAB acquisitions move forward
Scana Noliko PinguinLutosa is proud to announce that the acquisition of the Scana Noliko group was successfully closed today. The figures of Scana Noliko will be included in the consolidation scope of PinguinLutosa as of 1 July 2011. Supported by t...From the archive
July 15, 2011
Potato starch manufacturer China Essence Group releases annual report
Chinese Starch manufacturer the China Essence Group has released its annual report. On this occasion, China Essence Group Executive Chairman and CEO Zhao Libin made the following statement: I am pleased to report that China Essence has delivered anoth...From the archive
July 07, 2011
BASF Said to Mull Genetically Modified Crop Exit in Germany
BASF SE (BAS), the world’s biggest chemical maker, may withdraw genetically modified crop research from Germany in response to growing political opposition, three people familiar with discussions said. The maker of the Amflora starch potato is consider...From the archive
June 19, 2011
Emsland Group optimizes starch production processes in Emlichheim
In 2008, the Emsland Group - Germany's largest potato starch manufacturer - decided to optimise the entire production process in their main Emlichheim potato starch production plant.From the archive
June 18, 2011
Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes launched Family Photo Contest
Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes launched the "My Happy Hungry Jack Family Photo Contest"(United States Only).From the archive
June 15, 2011
Dehydrated Potato Flakes included as approved “Food for Education Program” Allocations
On May 17, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award more than $346 million in international assistance grantsFrom the archive