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The Shearer’s Foods plant south of Hermiston still smolders Wednesday morning after a reported boiler explosion sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon at the snack food manufacturing facility. Courtesy: Brandon Artz.
February 28, 2022
Boiler explosion guts Hermiston potato chip plant
One of the area’s largest manufacturers is gone, after a boiler explosion at Shearer’s Foods plant south of Hermiston sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon.
Ellips, a manufacturer of optical grading equipment for individual potatoes, highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them.
February 24, 2022
Ellips highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them
Ellips, a manufacturer of optical grader equipment for individual potatoes, highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them.
Preparar ahora el suelo para que el arranque de la patata sea perfecto.
February 24, 2022
España: Preparar ahora el suelo para que el arranque de la patata sea perfecto
No es sencillo cumplir las exigencias del mercado en cuanto a calidad y apariencia de la patata. Por eso debemos tomar las decisiones adecuadas, de modo que el tubérculo se desarrolle sin problemas y el arranque lo trate de forma exquisita.
David Fousert, CEO of Royal Avebe, and Erik Emmens, member of Avebe from Zeijen
February 24, 2022
Dutch Potato starch cooperative Royal Avebe starts buying green energy from its own members
David Fousert, CEO of Royal Avebe, and Avebe member Erik Emmens from Zeijen sign the contract for the purchase of Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). With these GoOs, Avebe obtains certificates that further green Avebe's electricity consumption.
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February 24, 2022
Kerry identifies barbecue as the world’s top taste in 2021
Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company has reviewed extensive research and examined global trends in emerging flavors in an effort to identify the top global taste trend in 2021.
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February 23, 2022
Tasteful Selections Color-Changing Purple Passion Margarita Takes Center Stage for National Margarita Day
Potatoes and tequila? You read that right. Tasteful Selections' most unique potato recipe yet—The Color-Changing Purple Passion™ Margarita!
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Martín Berasategui y Patatas Meléndez unidos para impulsar la categoría de la Patata en la Gastronomía Española.
February 23, 2022
Martín Berasategui y Patatas Meléndez unidos para impulsar la categoría de la Patata en la Gastronomía Española
La empresa vallisoletana y el reconocido chef donostiarra colaborarán para elevar la posición de la patata mostrando su capacidad nutricional y culinaria.
España: El sector patatero de Valladolid sufre la crisis de precios.
February 23, 2022
España: El sector patatero de Valladolid sufre la crisis de precios.
Un sector en crisis que está pasando por momentos duros y cuya campaña de siembra a partir de marzo se espera muy complicada debido a la baja rentabilidad que reciben los agricultores por el cultivo.
Campesinos de Boyacá, Colombia advierten posible desabastecimiento de papa.
February 23, 2022
Campesinos de Boyacá, Colombia advierten posible desabastecimiento de papa
Por la crisis provocada en el mercado, los elevados costos de los insumos, y la falta de reacción del gobierno nacional habría cada día mayor escasez.
Insort (Matthias Jeindl, right) and Kiremko (Ton Hendrickx; left) join forces: 'This partnership is based on customer advantages.'
February 22, 2022
Kiremko and Insort: a global partnership focused on efficiency in potato processing - based on data
Matthias Jeindl, CEO and founder of Insort, and Ton Hendrickx, General Sales Manager of Kiremko, are both convinced of the increasing importance of data in potato processing. And their two companies will jointly implement the opportunities this offers.
Vanmark Collaborates With Grote Company Develop a Washing and Hydrocutting Solution for the Pickle Industry
February 22, 2022
Vanmark and Grote Company: Hydrocutting potatoes. But what about pickles?
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announced a collaboration with Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment
‘Super pest’ Colorado potato beetles have the genetic resources to sidestep their attacks
February 21, 2022
Colorado potato beetles have the genetic resources to sidestep our insecticides
The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to more than 50 different kinds of insecticides, making the insect a 'super pest' that wreaks havoc on potatoes around the world.
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