Potato News

Recently Mahindra HZPC brought 30 more potato varieties from HZPC to India. They include HZPC's Perupas, an assortment of colourful varieties, rich in antioxidants for healthy lifestyle. The recently introduced varieties are expected to give rise to new and differentiated supply chains, especially in the modern retail space.

The total potato area within the NEPG zone (EU-04) has been reduced by 4,7%. Potato area in EU-04 declines from 522.300 ha to 497.700 ha (-24.600 ha). There was a decrease in all countries, but most in Belgium and the Netherlands.

With an 841% increase in french fry orders last year, Skip and HEINZ® dip deep into the data with expert pairing suggestions from Chef Thomas Heitz.

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 124.6 points in June 2021, down 3.2 points (2.5 percent) from May, but still 31.5 points (33.9 percent) higher than its level in the same period last year.

Lamb Weston strikes gold again with its marketing agency, Art of the Possible, by winning the 2021 B2B Integrated Campaign at the Drum Awards for Marketing.

Europatat is part of an international consortium involved in the research project ADAPT (“Accelerated Development of multiple-stress tolerAnt PoTato”), which aims at developing new strategies to make potatoes fit for the challenging growth conditions of the future.

Potato Processing Equipment specialist Kiremko is launching a revolutionary new fryer for the production of fries and potato specialties: the Corda Invicta.

Spudsy, the brand known for creating the world's first Sweet Potato Puff, is introducing a new super snack on National French Fry Day that will excite the tastebuds of fry lovers everywhere.

Global food processing and packaging solutions provider, tna solutions, has announced the appointment of Magdy El Dessouky as General Manager for North Africa.

Chinese scientists have 'fixed' hybrid potatoes using genome editing technologies, simplifying the breeding process and allowing multiplication using True Potato Seed (TPS).

As of July 2021, Agricultural Equipment supplier Standen Engineering will begin supplying AVR self-propelled potato harvesters and in-store equipment to the whole of the United Kingdom.

The National Potato Council today welcomed Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s Program Coordinator. The recent Ohio State University graduate will support the execution and implementation of NPC’s programs to engage and inform its membership.

Simplot comenzó a pensar en la Argentina en 2014 y recién en 2019 de la mano de Fabio Calcaterra y tras una inversión de USD 140 millones que involucró la compra de campos, se instaló en Mendoza.

Side Delights offers solutions for shoppers who want to continue eating at home with an elevated dining experience. While consumers are slowly returning to restaurants, many discovered the benefits of cooking and dining at home during the pandemic.

Lihme Protein Solutions and Duynie Group agreed to join forces in the creation of a new business venture aimed at creating value from industrial coproducts, such functional protein from potato fruit water.

A trade row between Brussels and London threatened to erupt tonight after UK ministers banned the import of seed potatoes from EU countries in a victory for Scottish farmers.

The United States pressured Mexico on Wednesday to allow genetically modified crops into the country and to open up access to U.S.-grown potatoes. Trade talks were held Wednesday in Mexico City.

Desde Frusangar nos complace anunciaros el comienzo de comercialización de patatas La Chulapona, un producto exclusivo de la región de Madrid.