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March 22, 2013
'Proper storage needed for valuable potato crop'
The variable weather conditions in the United Kingdom, leading to a dramatic drop in potato stocks made 2012 the worst year in living memory for growers.From the archive
March 21, 2013
Potato starch manufacturer AVEBE ends 2012 campaign
This week, Potato starch manufacturer AVEBE will end its 2012 campaign.From the archive
March 20, 2013
Lay’s lanza en España las nuevas Lay’s Xtra Onduladas
Lay’s, marca de patatas fritas del grupo PepsiCo, lanza las nuevas Lay’s Xtra Onduladas: las irresistibles patatas Lay’s ahora con unas ondas únicas que aportan más sabor y más crujido en cada bocado.From the archive
March 15, 2013
Las mejores prácticas para la manipulación y almacenamiento de papa para siembra
Apartes mas importantes del documento "Best practice for seed handling and storage"que recientemente publicó el Potato Council del Reino Unido.From the archive
March 15, 2013
McCain Foods GB launches Jacket Smiles for kids
In the United Kingdom, McCain Foods has launched Jacket Smiles for kids, following the runaway success of its Ready Baked Jackets.From the archive
March 14, 2013
Online and Social media added to success Chip Week
Following the 22nd annual Chip Week Potato Council can count national press coverage, industry-wide involvement and over 35,000 nominations in the ‘Choice Chip Awards’ as highlights of its success.From the archive
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March 14, 2013
Irish Keogh's Crisps launches its product range in the UK on St Patrick' s Day
Already known in Ireland, Keogh's Crisps will launch its premium snack range in the United Kingdom on St. Patrick's Day.From the archive
March 12, 2013
Crecen en Espana las ventas de snacks y frutos secos en un 4%
El sector facturó 1.890,3 M€ según la Asociación de Fabricantes de Aperitivos (Afap)From the archive
March 12, 2013
Packaging equipment manufacturer tna opens plant in the UK to better serve European customers
Leading packaging solutions specialist, tna, is pleased to announce the opening of a new European Manufacturing Hub in Birmingham, United Kingdom.From the archive
March 11, 2013
United Kingdom: Asda withdraws potato salad
Asda has withdrawn its Smart Price Potato Salad (250g) with a 'use by' date of 26 March 2013, because it might contain peanuts.From the archive
March 09, 2013
World Food prices steady in February
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 210 points in February 2013, unchanged from January but five points (2.5 percent) below the corresponding month last year.From the archive
March 09, 2013
"El vuelo de las papas fritas": aviones funcionarán con aceite usado
La aerolínea holandesa KLM efectuará un vuelo semanal entre Nueva York y Amsterdam con este biocombustible.From the archive
March 08, 2013
Discovery of genetic mechanism allowing potato cultivation in northern latitudes
An international team of scientists headed by Wageningen University has discovered a genetic mechanism which allows potato plants to develop tubers during the long days of spring and summer in northern latitudes.From the archive
March 04, 2013
Famine potato revived: Irish Lumpers available in the run-up to St Patrick's day
The Irish Lumper potato has been cultivated once more by County Antrim farmer Michael McKillop who has a keen interest in history.From the archive
March 03, 2013
Matutano lanza nueva gama de aperitivos en España
Matutano, marca de PepsiCo, lanza una nueva gama de productos de aperitivo compuesta por Matutano Aperitivos, Matutano Snacks de Patata y Matutano Redes. Esta nueva familia se presenta con una bolsa más grande y que además es transparente.From the archive
February 28, 2013
Strong year for Bayer CropScience
The following is a part of Friday's Bayer presentations pertaining to Bayer CropScience. Read the full press release. “We were particularly successful in our agriculture business – our second life-science area – in 2012,” Dekkers said. CropScience inc...From the archive
February 28, 2013
Europatat and the Czech Potato Association announce Europatat Congress 2013
Europatat and the Czech Potato Association (UBS) are pleased to announce the opening for registrations for the annual Europatat Congress, taking place in Carlsbad (Czech Republic) from 30 May 2013 till 1 June 2013.From the archive
February 28, 2013
Eima Maschinen- und Förderanlagen GmbH and Wintech Taparia Ltd. are joining hands
Eima Maschinen- und Förderanlagen GmbH (Germany) and Wintech Taparia Ltd. (India) are joining handsFrom the archive