Potato News from Europe

Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and the Plant Sciences Group of Wageningen UR (University and Research center) have entered into a research agreement to improve the starch quality of potato

To peel its fresh potatoes, Schaap uses two peeling lines, the peeling section of which consisted of an abrasive peeler, a roller knife peeler and a flat bed knife peeler.

Het Duitse Emsland Group heeft in haar laatste nieuwsbrief laten weten dat telers verplicht zijn hun contracten aan de fabriek na te komen.

Ondernemerschap, kennis en voortdurende investeringen zijn volgens leden van LTO Noord, ZLTO en LLTB belangrijk voor de toekomst van hun land- en tuinbouwbedrijven.

he Yorkshire Crisp Company has teamed up with Gentings Casinos for a novel way of promoting two of Gentings Electric Circus Casinos.

Aardappelverkoop in kisten en dozen vormen een interessante markt. Het leveren van een hoogwaardige kwaliteit is heel belangrijk.

Six months before the start of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2011, the leading international trade fair for the fresh produce trade is almost fully booked.

De UGent, ILVO, VIB en HoGent kondigen een samenwerking aan rond een onderzoeksproject naar duurzame, genetisch gewijzigde Phytophthora-resistente aardappelen.

Serbian prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic opened new lines for production of potato crisps at the Marbo Product factory today in Backi Maglic, which will enable the employment of 100 workers and will also indirectly create 400 jobs in potato processing a...

Russia will have to import over 4 million tonnes of potato according to Agriculture Minister, Elena Skrynnik, following a pessimistic forecast of the drought impact on potato crops. Skrynnik said the drought would cause major potato losses.

De NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers), de vijf landen met de belangrijkste aardappelproductie, hebben berekend dat de totale consumptieaardappelenoogst 2 miljoen ton minder zal zijn dan vorig jaar.

De burgemeester van Dongeradeel, mevrouw M. Waanders, heeft onder belangstelling van alle HZPC-medewerkers het nieuwe kassencomplex van HZPC in Metslawier formeel in gebruik gesteld.

United Kingdom's Potato chip manufacturer Walkers is making sure that every cloud has a silver lining this autumn by giving out heaps of cash whenever the heavens open.

An increased intake of 'good' potassium salts could contribute significantly to improving blood pressure at the population level. The favourable effect brought about by potassium is even estimated to be comparable with the blood pressure reduction ach...

Key Technology announces the appointment of CIMA as its exclusive sales representative in Spain.

Sheffield-based gourmet crisp producer, The Yorkshire Crisp Company, has secured listings to supply its products to regional rail network, Grand Central Trains

Estrella Maarud, the leading snack manufacturer in Northern Europe, has joined the EU advertising pledge that aims to promote healthier snacking choices and balanced lifestyles among children.