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Concern that price of frozen potato products in South Africa will increase

May 25, 2023
There are concerns among some economists that the price of frozen potatoes may increase, adding to already high food inflation in South Africa.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya

May 23, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.
Yassen Abdelhay

Are potatoes from Egypt a solution for the potato shortage in Europe?

May 18, 2023
This year is marked by strong demand and insufficient supply of potatoes, a situation that professionals of the industry and media go so far as to call 'the global potato shortage'.
New markets for Egyptian exporters

Las patatas egipcias obtienen buenos resultados en el mercado español

May 17, 2023
Este año se ha caracterizado por cambios en el clima mundial que han trastocado las producción de patatas y provocado alteraciones en los canales de aprovisionamiento.
McCain Farm of the Future Africa

Better Potatoes, Better Planet: McCain Farm of the Future Africa set to transform potato farming in South Africa

April 27, 2023
McCain Foods Limited, one of South Africa’s leading frozen food manufacturers, has officially opened its Farm of the Future Africa in Lichtenburg, North West, the second of three locations planned by 2025.
FPS Food Process Solutions Opens Middle East/Africa Hub in Morocco

FPS Food Process Solutions Opens Middle East/Africa Hub in Morocco

April 12, 2023
FPS Food Process Solutions , a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, opens a new Middle East/Africa (MEA) office in the port facility of Tanger Med, Morocco.
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Egypt potatoes exported to Southeast Asia

Egypt exported a record volume of potatoes to Southeast Asia in 2022

April 10, 2023
By the end of 2022, Egypt exported a record volume of potatoes to the countries of Southeast Asia, EastFruit reports. Indonesia remained the main destination for their supply, and exports more than doubled last year.
Wanjiru Mambo is the founder of Wedgehut Foods Limited, a potato value addition, and processing company in Ruiru.

Serial entrepreneur carves a niche with potato processor

April 03, 2023
The potato value chain has been the main pain point for Kenyan farmers for decades now. After a bumper harvest, thousands of tonnes go to waste. And this is where Wedgehut Foods carved a niche.
From the left: Conen Henreyer ( Agro Potato Services Africa), Steve Carlyon (President Simplifine), Dr Kiarie Moses N. Badilisha ( Nyandarua County Governor) and Esther Kariuki ( Head of Agri Cooperative at Co-op Bank) displaying an MOU after signing on March 7, 2023.

Kenya Potato Consortium to lay groundwork for local value chain

March 28, 2023
It may be recalled how shocked Kenyans were when reports began filtering in the media last year January 2022 that the multinational food giant KFC has run out of ‘fries’ for customers following the non-delivery of potatoes from their overseas suppliers.
Ensayo de salinidad en Egipto

Ensayo de salinidad en Egipto: una variedad de patata resistente a los altos niveles de salinidad del agua

March 08, 2023
El obtentor de patatas y exportador de semillas holandés HZPC ha completado un ensayo de salinidad en Egipto con la cosecha organizada a finales de enero.

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