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New Pringles® Wavy Pineapple Habanero Takes Your Taste Buds On A Tropical Getaway
June 03, 2021
New Pringles® Wavy Pineapple Habanero Takes Your Taste Buds On A Tropical Getaway
Available for a limited time, the Pringles Wavy Pineapple Habanero crisps deliver a tangy, smoky taste and the chance to win a sweet beach vacation.
Lamb Weston Meijer facility in Lipetsk, Russia
June 03, 2021
Lamb Weston Meijer Invests in 2nd french fry production line in Lipetsk, Russia
LWM RUS, the leading producer of frozen potato products in Russia, has signed an investment agreement with the governor of the Lipetsk region to more than double the production capacity of its French fry plant.
Max Tarneberg, International Product Manager for Meijer Potato
June 03, 2021
Meijer Potato installs Soil Scout sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature and salinity
In a first for Soil Scout in the United Kingdom, Soil Scout are delighted to announce that Meijer Potato have recently installed their sensors in various key locations around the country.
United Fresh, PMA Name Senior Management Team for New Association
June 03, 2021
United Fresh, PMA Name Senior Management Team for New Association
Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of PMA and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named seven current association staff leaders as the senior management team for the new combined association to be launched January 1, 2022.
Arby’s is reportedly discontinuing its Potato Cakes after making its new Crinkle Fries a permanent menu item.
June 03, 2021
QSR chain Arby's discontinues its Potato Cakes and makes its new Crinkle Fries permanent
While most fast food outlets serve fries of some type, some chains have managed to diversify their potato offerings, clearly understanding that potatoes are one of nature's most perfect foods.
Celebrating 20 Years of Certis; Company Rebrand Cements Legacy Leadership in Biologicals
June 02, 2021
Certis USA rebrands to highlight its Leadership in Biologicals
Against the backdrop of 20 successful years as Certis USA, the company today announced a brand change to Certis Biologicals.
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UK Government awards GBP 2m to leading carbon capture and utilization technology accelerating UK's ambition to be the global leader in reducing agriculture and industrial emissions.
June 02, 2021
UK Government awards GBP 2m to leading carbon capture and utilisation technology
British carbon capture and utilization company CCm Technologies has been awarded funding from Innovate UK to develop new modular Carbon Capture and Sequestration units.
Intercepted potatoes (Courtesy: SundayWorld)
June 02, 2021
Kenya: Nyandarua cops impound eight lorries over defying potato regulation (too large bags)
Police in Nyandarua county have intercepted eight lorries carrying potatoes in extended bags contrary to the Crops (Irish Potatoes) Regulations 2019.
La Patata Marciana, el reto de hacer recetas sabrosas y nutritivas en Marte.
June 01, 2021
La Patata Marciana, el reto de hacer recetas sabrosas y nutritivas en Marte
Hace una década, investigadores del Centro Internacional de la Papa de Perú y de la NASA pusieron en marcha un proyecto para buscar un tipo de patata que pudiera ser cultivada en una hipotética base marciana.
La demanda de Princesa Amandine no ha dejado de crecer en España.
June 01, 2021
La demanda de Princesa Amandine no ha dejado de crecer en España
El auge que ha tenido la marca en 2020 ha sido clave para la compañía, la crisis del COVID-19 ha favorecido el consumo en el hogar de la patata. Con la previsión de duplicar la superficie de cultivo, Princesa Amandine (Ibérica de Patatas, El Zamorano, Udapa, Campotec) se convierte en un nuevo operador del mercado español.
Ireland’s first fully recyclable packaging trial for new season potatoes
June 01, 2021
Tesco Ireland Unveils Home-Recyclable Potato Packaging
Tesco has become the first retailer in Ireland to make its packaging for 1kg new season potatoes fully recyclable while also reducing the amount of paper used in its 2.5kg potato packaging.
México (Chihuahua): Reportan pérdidas de casi la totalidad de los cultivos de la región sur.
May 31, 2021
México (Chihuahua): Reportan pérdidas de casi la totalidad de los cultivos de la región sur
La Sader reporta pérdidas de hasta el 90 por ciento en cultivos de maíz, frijol, papa, y sorgo forrajero, en los municipios de Guachochi , Balleza, Guadalupe y Calvo. Hay afectaciones en casi 22 mil productores de los cuales se tiene registro que el 80 porciento son indígenas.
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May 31, 2021
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Pringles has unveiled a new range of veggie-inspired chips in Australia, including purple sweet potato with sea salt and tomato with mozzarella and herbs.
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May 31, 2021
The shifting landscape of Foodservice trends
With the news of prominent restaurants going meatless, Mintel Senior Trends Analyst Diana Kelter and Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme discuss the shifting impact of fine dining and fast casual influence.
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Rovema Acquired Prins Verpakkings Techniek and Innotech, strengthening their VFFS Machine Portfolio for Frozen Foods
In March 2021, packaging equipment manufacturer Rovema GmbH acquired Inno-tech Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH and Prins Verpakkings Techniek, strengthening their VFFS Machine Portfolio for Frozen Foods
The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) provide an update on the potato planting in Canada (May 27, 2021)
May 28, 2021
UPGC: Potato Planting Update Canada, May 27, 2021
The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) provide an update on the potato planting in Canada (May 27, 2021). Seeding in Western Canada is winding up, while growers in the Atlantic region are in full planting mode.
Selection of Andean wild potatoes. (Courtesy: International Potato Center: CIP, Peru)
May 28, 2021
Native Potatoes: From Forgotten Crop to Culinary Boom and Market Innovation
Once neglected by urban consumers, Andean native potatoes are now essential ingredients for some of the most sophisticated gastronomy of the world. An overview by André Devaux and others, first published in Choices Magazine
Tuber yield per variety - Visual image of the control plot (left) and the plot treated with VigorSeed (right). Note the higher and more uniform germination and development of the treated Stoller plot.
May 27, 2021
Stoller - VigorSeed: fast and uniform germination of potato seeds
VigorSeed is a product based on the Stoller technology which promotes the germination of seeds by improving the growth and development of roots for quicker planting. Using VigorSeed in the furrows when planting potato seeds will give your crop a head start, maximizing the chances of obtaining higher yields and optimal quality.

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