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January 31, 2020
World Potato Congress Webinar: What's all this talk about Hybrid breeding and Hybrid True Potato Seeds (HTPS) revolutionizing the potato industry?
The World Potato Congress (WPC) is extremely pleased to be offering this second webinar in its 2020 series featuring Mr. Hein Kruyt, CEO of Solynta.
January 30, 2020
Agrico shows 'Next Generation' potato varieties at Fruit Logistica
Agrico will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 5 to Friday 7 February 2020. At this leading international trade event, Agrico will demonstrate its contribution to sustainable potato cultivation for the ‘Next Generation’.
January 30, 2020
Processing Equipment Manufacturer Vanmark Welcomes Jack Grote in Technical Sales Role
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, welcomes Jack Grote in a newly created Technical Sales role. In this role, Jack will manage and grow relationships with Vanmark’s customers, dealers, and prospects.
January 30, 2020
Volm Partner Manter buys a stake in Solidtec, a manufacturer of palletising systems
Volm Companies, Inc., a leading supplier of packaging solutions to the fresh produce industry, has announced that its partner Manter International B.V. in Emmen, Netherlands, has acquired shares of Solidtec BV, a manufacturer of palletising systems.
January 30, 2020
Vibratory conveyor manufacturer FoodeQ dedicates a magazine to its 10th anniversary
Vibratory conveyor manufacturer FoodeQ dedicates a magazine to its 10th anniversary
January 28, 2020
Dutch suppliers of the potato (processing) sector explore opportunities in India at the Global Potato Conclave
Dutch potato processing companies are exploring opportunities to further develop the sector amid increased consumption for higher-end potato products. These dutch companies are here to take part in Global Potato Conclave.
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January 28, 2020
Bord Bia, CNIPT, Europatat and VLAM join forces to promote the consumption of fresh potatoes among European millennials
CNIPT, Bord Bia, Europatat and VLAM have launched an inspiring campaign under the title “Potatoes, prepare to be surprised – Europe’s favourite since 1536”.
January 28, 2020
Gujarat gets lion's share of almost 27% in potato exports
The state ranked fourth in the production of potatoes after Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar with a share of 30%, 22% and 10%, respectively, in India’s total potato production.
January 28, 2020
Purple Potato Chips are back at the Great Lakes Potato Chip Company
Potatoes come in all different shapes, sizes and apparently colors! The Great Lakes Potato Chip Company in Traverse City revealed in early November that they were offering limited edition Purple Potato Chips.
January 28, 2020
US Snack Food Sales Spike During Super Bowl Week
Snack food sales jumped 10.3% to $404 million during Super Bowl week 2019, according to new data from IRI, commissioned by SNAC International (SNAC), the trade association of the snacking industry...
January 27, 2020
Cuba: Concluyó Cienfuegos la mayor siembra de patata en los últimos años
Acaba de concluir en Cienfuegos, Cuba, la más grande campaña de siembra de papa de los últimos años, al quedar bajo tierra la simiente en 500 hectáreas —120 ha más que la precedente— en la Empresa Agropecuaria Horquita...
January 27, 2020
Crece el consumo de snacks saludables a base de verduras y frutas
Según los datos de AECOC Shopperview, predomina el consumo indulgente de productos más calóricos y procesados, pero crece la categoría de snacks saludables, como las opciones veggie. Los españoles consumen 3,5 snacks al día.
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January 27, 2020
India's Prime minister Narendra Modi to address the Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced today that he will be addressing the 3rd Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat through remote video conferencing tomorrow i.e 28th of January 2020.
January 27, 2020
Ishida aporta agilidad a la producción de patatas fritas.
La colaboración con Ishida Europe, compañía representada en España por Cima Comercial Barcelona, ha permitido al fabricante francés de patatas fritas Belsia alcanzar mayor velocidad y rendimiento en su producción...
January 27, 2020
Kompuestos desarrolla un bioplástico a base de almidón de patata que se degrada en la tierra en 4 semanas
Kompuestos (Plásticos Compuestos S.A.), compañía cotizada en el MAB y líder en la producción de compuestos sostenibles para plásticos en Europa, ha desarrollado un bioplástico fabricado íntegramente a base de almidón de patata que se degrada en la tierra.
January 24, 2020
Taco Bell® Unveils New Innovation In Nacho Fries Epic Return: Buffalo Chicken
To kick off 2020, Taco Bell confirmed the critically-acclaimed Nacho Fries were set to return to menus for the fifth time. Nacho Fries have been a fan-favorite at Taco Bell since their initial debut in January 2018.
January 24, 2020
Side Delights Launches The 'Journey of a Potato' Educational Video at SEPC Southern Exposure 2020
Side Delights® announced it will launch the 'Journey of a Potato' video in Tampa February 27-29, during Southern Exposure 2020: Produce on Parade!. Under the 'Grown Where it Matters' campaign, this video is an educational piece for both consumers ...
January 23, 2020
Bayer Velum Prime and Movento manage Nematodes for better yields and plant health in Pacific Northwest
With the potential to cause up to 90 percent annual yield loss, nematodes can be a key threat to a potato crop. Nematodes affect potatoes directly by feeding on roots and tubers and indirectly through transmission of diseases.