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Pinto Gold: a new Gourmet Potato Variety released by UMaine

The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

United States

US long Potato Imports impacted by Proposed Rule to modify Idaho Marketing Order

Proposed Rule to modify local Marketing Order to impact US potato imports

USDA-AMS has proposed a rule to revise the classifications that determine the size requirements for potatoes grown in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon. The proposal would also apply to all import of long type potatoes.

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

United States

Potato Cooperative Agrico inaugurates its expanded greenhouse facilities

Potato Cooperative Agrico inaugurated its new greenhouse complex at the Agrico Research breeding station last Friday. This was followed by an Open Day on Saturday April 7 at the research station.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Netherlands

Tanzania Sets Record in Potato Research, to Release Improved Varieties

Tanzania has excelled in experimental trials of high yielding and disease resistant potato varieties under a climate smart agriculture programme aimed to improve food security.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Tanzania

Tobias Mette appointed Head of Sales at Solana Group

The Solana Group - a German-based potato breeder and producer of seed potatoes - has strengthened its management team by appointing Tobias Mette in a newly created position, head of sales.

Potato Supply chain

Monday, February 19, 2018

Germany

Potato Cooperative Agrico celebrates the start of the construction of its 'Quality Centre'

Potato cooperative Agrico has celebrated the start of the construction work of its 'Quality Centre' to monitor the quality and vitality of its potato varieties.

Potato Supply chain

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Netherlands

New potato varieties could improve taste of French fries

Potato growers and industry members gathered in Fredericton for the Potato Selection Release Open House on Wednesday to learn what new varieties are available for trial that could improve yields and taste – including the varieties used to make French fries.

Potato Supply chain

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Canada

Agrico presents ‘the next generation of potatoes’ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Agrico presented its new generation varieties with high resistance to late blight (Phytophthora Infestans) at this international fair. During a reception on the first day of the fair, General Manager Jan van Hoogen explained the meaning of these new varieties.

Potato Supply chain

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Germany