Potato News from India

Centre of excellence for seed potatoes planned in Gujarat
August 06, 2018

Centre of excellence for seed potatoes planned in Gujarat

A centre for excellence for potato-seed is all set to come up in Gujarat, through a collaboration between Indian and Dutch companies.
For now, no decrease in potato price in India
July 09, 2018

For now, no decrease in potato price in India

Potato prices in India are not going to come down in the near future as the production of the crop has been reportedly around 20 per cent lower this year in potato growing states.
In India 51 percent of the people eat potatoes every day according to a survey
June 26, 2018

In India 51 percent of the people eat potatoes every day according to a survey

A regular day in an Indian household is incomplete without the humble potato being part of at least one meal. It could be the filling in samosas, the centre of our vada pavs or the topping on morning poha.
Kiremko signs agreement for sales of french fry line with Hyfun foods during Dutch trade mission in India
June 06, 2018

Kiremko signs agreement for sales of french fry line with Hyfun foods during Dutch trade mission in India

During a recent Dutch trade mission to India potato processing was prominently in the spotlight as the well-known Dutch potato processing equipment manufacturer Kiremko signed a contract with India based French Fry manufacturer Hyfun Foods
Indian State Odisha Imposes Stock Limits On Potatoes to curb prices
May 10, 2018

Indian State Odisha Imposes Stock Limits On Potatoes to curb prices

In a bid to rein in prices of potatoes, the government of the Indian State Odisha has imposed stock holding limits on this Indian staple.
India: Higher Potato Prices reported in Punjab, West-Bengal
March 22, 2018

India: Higher Potato Prices reported in Punjab, West-Bengal

Higher potato prices are reported in various states of India (Punjab, West-Bengal), offering relief (Punjab) or even a windfall (West-Bengal) for farmers.
Indian government announces roadmap to stabilize prices of potatoes, onions and tomatoes.
February 20, 2018

Indian government announces plan to stabilize prices of potatoes, onions and tomatoes

Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the Indian federal government was planning to draw a sustainable roadmap to keep soaring prices of staples tomato, onion and potato under control.
West Bengal potato production to drop in 2018
January 31, 2018

West Bengal potato production to drop in 2018

The potato production in West Bengal is expected to drop from last year’s 11 million tonne to 8-10 million tonnes in 2018, but is unlikely to impact the price, officials said.
Punjab to export potato to Russia and Middle East
January 21, 2018

Punjab to export potato to Russia and Middle East

Four months after farmers dumped potatoes on road in Mohali and other parts of the Indian state Punjab, seeking remunerative price for their potato crop, state government has allowed the staple food’s export to Russia and the Middle East.
Farmers: Ammonia gas leak from cold storage destroys potato crop in 4 villages
January 03, 2018

Farmers: Ammonia gas leak from cold storage destroys potato crop in 4 villages

An ammonia gas leak from a cold storage plant near Agra (UP, India) has caused damage to potato crops across four nearby villages, affecting some 500 farmers in the area.
With 40% cold stores in Punjab flooded with old crops, potato glut likely this year too
November 18, 2017

With 40% cold stores in Punjab flooded with old crops, potato glut likely this year too

Potato farmers in the Indian state Punjab are headed for another season of dwindling profits because the cold storage facilities are still flooded with old crop - and several other states are in a similar situation.
Large amounts of potatoes remain unsold in parts of Uttar Pradesh
November 05, 2017

Large amounts of potatoes remain unsold in parts of Uttar Pradesh

Many Potato farmers in South-west Uttar Pradesh (Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Mainpuri, Kannauj and Farrukhabad) - accounting for roughly a fifth of India’s total potato production have been unable to sell all their potatoes of last season.
India: Lanzan variedad de papa que soporta altas temperaturas
October 18, 2017

India: Lanzan variedad de papa que soporta altas temperaturas

Desarrollada en colaboración con el CIP y el CPRI, Kufri Lima, como se llama la variedad, es temprana, tolerante al calor y resistente a los virus, características muy apreciadas por los agricultores locales.
New potato variety in India, Kufri Lima, to take on the heat...
October 16, 2017

New potato variety in India, Kufri Lima, to take on the heat...

Farmers in India can expect higher yields and profits with the release of a new potato variety, Kufri Lima, developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)
India needs robust cold chain supply system to increase farmers’ income, say experts
October 09, 2017

India needs robust cold chain supply system to increase farmers’ income, say experts

The Government of India is looking for solutions for preventing physical waste and loss of value of perishable agricultural commodities, according to agriculture experts.
New french fry manufacturer in India Amul sets up shop near competition in Gujarat
September 30, 2017

Indian Dairy Coop GCMMF (Amul) enters french fry market and promises Gujarat farmers better prices

In India, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is starting the production of frozen French Fries in October of this year. They have set up shop in North Gujarat, close to McCain Foods India and Hyfun Frozen Foods
Prataap Snacks IPO receives spectacular response from investors: 47.39 times oversubscribed.
September 28, 2017

Prataap Snacks IPO receives spectacular response from investors: 47.39 times oversubscribed.

The initial public offer (IPO) of Prataap Snacks received bids for 17.19 crore shares, data on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) website showed. The IPO was oversubscribed 47.39 times.
IPO Prataap Snacks oversubscribed by 2.17 times after day 2, with still a day to go
September 26, 2017

IPO Prataap Snacks oversubscribed by 2.17 times after day 2, with still a day to go

Prataap Snacks initial share sale offer was oversubscribed 2.17 times on the second day of bidding on Monday, with still another day to go.

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