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Hybrid seeds are key to improving the productivity of smallholder farmers and necessary to meet projected food demands by 2050.
January 13, 2020
Grant of new US patent for Hybrid True Potato Seed development
Solynta today announced the grant of U.S. Patent Serial No. 10,524,436 entitled ‘Hybrid Potato Breeding’. The patent claims Solynta’s methods of producing potato inbreds and hybrids that are propagated from true seed.
Reunión entre el director general de Sanidad de Producción Agraria, Valentín Almansa y el director xeral de Gandaría, José Balseiros.
January 13, 2020
Luz verde para levantar la prohibición de plantar patata en siete concellos.
La Xunta de Galicia y el Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación acordaron ayer el levantamiento de la prohibición de plantar patata en siete de los 14 concellos de las comarcas de Ferrol, Eume y Ortegal afectados por la polilla guatemalteca...
Senselet sells potato chips in a range of different flavours, mostly in large Ethiopian cities.
January 12, 2020
Pepsico becomes major shareholder in Ethiopian Potato Chips company Senselet
PepsiCo joins Veris as a major shareholder in Senselet Food Processing Plc in Ethiopia. Senselet, founded in 2015, today has a leading market position in Ethiopia with its SUN Chips brand that is being produced from locally sourced potatoes.
Local Restaurants to compete for best dish using Manitoba grown potatoes.
January 11, 2020
Peak of the Market's Potahto Week Returns to Winnipeg February 21 - March 1
Registration is now open for restaurants hoping to be crowned champion during the 3rd annual Potahto Week presented by Peak of the Market. The 10-day event challenges restaurants to put forward a signature dish made with Manitoba grown potatoes.
Aimed at people processing 10 to 25 tonnes of potatoes per hour, the 2020 Washer & De-Stoner is made from stainless steel and features a new innovative barrel design, which incorporates gentle produce lifters and intelligent speed adjustment for variable
January 10, 2020
Equipment manufacturer Haith doubles its presence at Potato Expo 2020
The Haith Group, a leading manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment is doubling its presence at this year's Potato Expo, having not one, but two booths.
The Aymara people could lose their most dependable food source.
January 10, 2020
Bolivia's Potatoes are Vanishing
For centuries, Humberto Limachi’s ancestors have cultivated potatoes and turned them into a freeze-dried product called the chuño. It’s a staple food for Bolivia’s Aymara indigenous community. Limachi teaches his young children how the chuño is prepared.
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Potatoes are planted from May to July, when water can be pumped from the river. (Courtesy: Glenneis Kriel)
January 10, 2020
The long, hard road to profiting from potatoes
For as long as Monique Vlok can remember, her father, Frans, produced vegetables on rented land near Citrusdal. When the company he worked for was bought out, he took his package and in 2003 cashed in all his investments to buy the farm Valskuil.
Jan van Hoogen, Agrico (left) and Hemant Gaur, S.V. Agri (right) signed a joint venture to produce high-grade basic seed material in India
January 09, 2020
New joint venture of Agrico and S.V. Agri to offer high quality seed potatoes in India
A famous farmers' cooperative in Holland joins hands with Pune-based potato supply chain S.V. Agri to develop and produce high-yield varieties uniquely suitable for Indian conditions.
Most Americans (66 percent) consider themselves 'happy' people, while 33 percent go out of their way to smile at strangers - according to Lay's 2020 Smiles Survey.
January 09, 2020
More Smiles In 2020: Lay's Kicks Off Search For People Creating Joy Across The Country; Unveils Three New Flavors To Smile About
Most Americans (66 percent) consider themselves 'happy' people, while 33 percent go out of their way to smile at strangers - according to Lay's 2020 Smiles Survey.
Digitalization at TOMRA Food: TOMRA's award winning UI TOMRA ACT
January 09, 2020
How Digitalization of the Supply Chain will Reduce Global Food Waste
The scale of the global food waste problem is staggering. According to reports, 1.6 billion tons of food are lost or wasted every year, equating to a total value of $1.2 trillion being wiped from the supply chain.
Herbert has established itself as a leader in serving the root crop and fresh produce markets with an assortment of industry leading sorting, washing and handling solutions.
January 08, 2020
Key Technology acquires Herbert Solutions, expanding its potato processing equipment portfolio
Key Technology, a leading global designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and other processing equipment, has acquired Herbert Solutions, enhancing its portfolio of potato and vegetable equipment solutions.
Distinctively natural, gloriously golden, royally rustic, thick-cut chips –made from 100% British potatoes - The Dukes are more British than a British bulldog in a union jack waistcoat, spiffing!
January 08, 2020
Lamb Weston launches 'The DUKES', a Proper British Chip that is a cut above the average!
It’s the moment the entire country has been waiting for – discerning citizens rise up and prepare to rejoice in this great British occasion as Lamb Weston launches ‘The DUKES’,elegantly exciting, perfect pub chips.
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If prices remain firm in Uttar Pradesh, it would impact that in West Bengal as well.
January 08, 2020
Potato Prices unlikely to Drop to 8-10 INR a kg this Year: Experts
Potato prices are likely to remain firm this year because of a fall in acreage for the new crop in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the two top producing states.
Dale Lathim, executive director of the Potato Growers of Washington.
January 07, 2020
2020 Potato contract negotiations underway
Negotiations are underway for next year’s potato grower contracts in Washington.
2018 Top Grower: The Adriaansen family of A&M Farm Ventures Ltd. with executives from McCain Foods
January 07, 2020
McCain Foods Announces 2018 Top Potato Growers at Annual Manitoba Awards Banquet
Annual event caps off 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2019 highlighted by CAD 75 Million in investments at facilities in Portage la Prairie and Carberry.
Bite-size potato category leader launches new campaign to celebrate each year of its success.
January 07, 2020
Celebrate 10 years of baby potato innovation with 'My Tasteful Selections' Campaign
Welcome to 2020! The Tasteful Selections team is excited to share milestone news with retail and foodservice customers as well as consumers everywhere. Tasteful Selections is celebrating its 10-year anniversary!
Italian authorities who seized the special Christmas edition crisps seem to be unfamiliar with guidelines on food labelling and protected ingredients (Courtesy: Kellogs)
January 07, 2020
Prosecco-flavoured Pringles: Did festive snack break EU law?
Prosecco and pink peppercorn: it was a fantasy combination of flavours designed to excite consumer tastebuds over the Christmas holiday period in 2018.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal second quarter 2020 results. Updates Fiscal Year 2020 Outlook.
January 06, 2020
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Results
Last week Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) published its fiscal Second Quarter 2020 results. Highlights: Net sales increased 12% to $1,019 million, Income from operations increased 11% to $194 million, Net income increased 18% to $140 million...

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