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Standen Engineering to supply AVR Harvesters and Crop Handling Equipment
July 13, 2021
Standen Engineering starts supplying AVR Harvesters and Crop Handling Equipment in the United Kingdom
As of July 2021, Agricultural Equipment supplier Standen Engineering will begin supplying AVR self-propelled potato harvesters and in-store equipment to the whole of the United Kingdom.
NPC Welcomes Ethan Keller to Team
July 13, 2021
The National Potato Council welcomes Ethan Keller as Program Coordinator
The National Potato Council today welcomed Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s Program Coordinator. The recent Ohio State University graduate will support the execution and implementation of NPC’s programs to engage and inform its membership.
Fabio Calcaterra invirtió en papas congeladas, asociado a la norteamericana Simplot.
July 13, 2021
Simplot: Una apuesta millonaria a las papas fritas congeladas para que vayan desde Mendoza a Brasil
Simplot comenzó a pensar en la Argentina en 2014 y recién en 2019 de la mano de Fabio Calcaterra y tras una inversión de USD 140 millones que involucró la compra de campos, se instaló en Mendoza.
Side Delights’ gourmet petite potatoes: Create restaurant-worthy meals without the cost
July 13, 2021
Side Delights’ gourmet petite potatoes: Create restaurant-worthy meals without the cost
Side Delights offers solutions for shoppers who want to continue eating at home with an elevated dining experience. While consumers are slowly returning to restaurants, many discovered the benefits of cooking and dining at home during the pandemic.
Strategic Partnership Lihme Protein Solutions and Duynie Group
July 12, 2021
Lihme Protein Solutions and Duynie Group partner in the creation of functional proteins from industrial co-products such as potato fruit water
Lihme Protein Solutions and Duynie Group agreed to join forces in the creation of a new business venture aimed at creating value from industrial coproducts, such functional protein from potato fruit water.
Defra have restricted the import of seed potatoes from the EU (Courtesy: PA)
July 12, 2021
Brexit fightback: UK bans EU seed potato imports in snub at Brussels
A trade row between Brussels and London threatened to erupt tonight after UK ministers banned the import of seed potatoes from EU countries in a victory for Scottish farmers.
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US Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Mexico's agriculture and economy ministers.
July 12, 2021
US pushes Mexico for approval of GM crops, access to potato market
The United States pressured Mexico on Wednesday to allow genetically modified crops into the country and to open up access to U.S.-grown potatoes. Trade talks were held Wednesday in Mexico City.
Comienza la campaña 2021 de La Chulapona, una patata nueva de temporada Km 0.
July 12, 2021
Comienza la campaña 2021 de La Chulapona, una patata nueva de temporada Km 0
Desde Frusangar nos complace anunciaros el comienzo de comercialización de patatas La Chulapona, un producto exclusivo de la región de Madrid.
Carchi, Chimborazo, Tungurahua y Cotopaxi son las principales zonas de producción de papa en el país. (Cortesía: PepsiCo)
July 12, 2021
Importante crecimiento de la producción de papa en el Ecuador
En 2020, el cultivo de papa en el Ecuador registró una importante recuperación, según el último informe de la Encuesta de Superficie y Producción Agropecuaria Continua (ESPAC) del INEC.
The Kolkata-headquartered company said Sunfeast All Rounder is one of the thinnest biscuits ever manufactured in India.
July 12, 2021
ITC’s Sunfeast takes on popular Bangladeshi potato biscuit brand
The brand’s latest potato biscuits will be available first in south India, West Bengal and markets in north-eastern states. These will be made available through ITCstore.in, general trade outlets and modern trade stores.
Chris Bond, FMC crop nutrition technical manager
July 08, 2021
Managing nutrition during tuber bulking crucial for water regulation
With tuber bulking being such a critical, yet energy sapping period in potato crop development, now is the time to consider nutrition applications to support crop health and maintain tuber growth.
The company says that with the expansion of its chips production, PepsiCo contributes to the economic reactivation of the Dominican Republic by buying more local potatoes from Dominican farmers.
July 08, 2021
PepsiCo invests over USD 30 million in the expansion of its snack production in the Dominican Republic
The company says that with the expansion of its chips production, PepsiCo contributes to the economic reactivation of the Dominican Republic by buying more local potatoes from Dominican farmers.
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Arable crop cultivation area (2000=100)
July 08, 2021
Potato cultivation in the Netherlands in 2021: Less acreage overall, but more for seed and starch potatoes
According to this year’s agricultural census, the Netherlands has almost 529 thousand hectares of land devoted to arable farming. This is 1.8 thousand ha (0.3 percent) more than in the previous year.
Jammu and Kashmir has potential of becoming a leading seed potato producer: Union Additional Secretary
July 08, 2021
Jammu and Kashmir has potential of becoming a leading seed potato producer: Union Additional Secretary
Union Additional Secretary Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Vivek Agarwal said Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to produce high quality virus-free potato seeds and become its largest producer.
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA), has been appointed as a new International Advisor for the World Potato Congress Inc.
July 08, 2021
World Potato Congress Inc. announces Willie Jacobs as its Newest International Advisor
The World Potato Congress Inc.'s (WPC) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce Mr. Willie Jacobs as its newest International Advisor from South Africa.
Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potato
July 06, 2021
Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potato
New discovery will lead to faster and more focused potato breeding
Fredrik Edlind, the new Area Sales Manager at Rosenqvists Food Technologies
July 06, 2021
Rosenqvists Food Technologies Strengthen The Organisation
A new Area Sales Manager has been appointed replacing long-term team member Hubert Bihlmaier for the markets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Rosenqvists' design department welcomes two new Design Engineers.
Soundararadjane, S. Chief Executive Officer technico Agri Sciences Limited: 'Indian Potato Industry poised to disrupt and play a leading role in Global Arena'
July 06, 2021
Technico is changing the Potato Value Chain in India and beyond
Technico Agri Sciences Limited (a 100% subsidiary of ITC Ltd.) is an Agri-Biotech Company involved in the business of producing and selling 'Early Generation' high vigor seed potatoes, with its award winning TECHNITUBER® Seed Technology.

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