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February 09, 2019
Chile: La ola de calor no causó daños graves en los cultivos
Luis Miquel, Gerente del Consorcio Papa Chile, hace una buena proyección del mercado de la papa. Afirma que las altas temperaturas del verano no han sido una catástrofe, y califica al año de normal.
February 09, 2019
Restaurants in Kenya face acute shortage of potatoes
Restaurants in Kenya are reeling from an acute shortage of Irish potatoes with the Agriculture ministry putting the supply gap at 1.7 million metric tonnes.
February 09, 2019
The FAO Food Price Index started the new year on firmer ground
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 164.8 points in January 2019, up almost 3 points (1.8 percent) from December 2018 but still 3.7 points (2.2 percent) below the corresponding month last year.
February 08, 2019
Potato breeder Agrico highlights Quality at Fruit Logistica 2019
Potato company Agrico was exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 February 2019. During this leading international trade fair, Agrico, together with its subsidiaries, launched its new quality strategy.
February 07, 2019
Florida potato harvest begins
Florida's potato harvest has kicked off and growers are happy with conditions during the growing season thus far.
February 07, 2019
McDonald's plans to accelerate opening of new restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s has announced plans to increase investment in Russia by 40 percent this year and accelerate the opening of new restaurants.
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February 07, 2019
World Potato Congress launches Webinar Series
The World Potato Congress (WPC) is looking to increase its networking role for the global professional potato value chain, especially during the interval between congresses.
February 07, 2019
Equipment manufacturer Haith at Fruit Logistica looking to expand its global agent network
Equipment manufacturer Haith Group at Fruit Logistica is not only looking for new customers, but also for additional agents for their global network
February 06, 2019
AHDB working to develop export markets for GB Seed Potatoes
After spending 2018 opening the doors to new markets for British seed potatoes, the AHDB Exports team will focus in 2019 on strengthening relationships with existing markets.
February 05, 2019
Reino Unido: Cambio climático pondría en peligro a la papa
El futuro de uno de los alimentos básicos preferidos del Reino Unido, la papa, podría estar en peligro debido a que el cambio climático afecta las zonas dónde crece, dijeron científicos de la Universidad de Leeds.
February 05, 2019
Digital Transformation of the value chain a central theme at Fruit Logistica 2019
From February 6 to 8, the FRUIT LOGISTICA will take over Messe Berlin. And though the focus of this trade show is primarily the Fresh Fruit industry, the potato sector and its suppliers are well represented too.
February 05, 2019
Launch at Fruit Logistica: FAM Tridis 180P - for perfect flat or crinkle cut French fries
FAM, European market leader specialized in cutting solutions for the food industry, will reveal its brand-new 3D dicers FAM Tridis™ 180 and FAM Tridis™ 180P during the Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Sponsored Content 
February 05, 2019
Developing smarter equipment for potato farming
Ahmad Al-Mallahi, working at Dalhousie University since October as the McCain Research Chair and assistant professor in the Department of Engineering, is working on sensors and automation to make potato farming smarter.
February 05, 2019
Bob Evans Farms introduces fresh, never-frozen, pre-cooked potato wedges: 'Steamables'
Bob Evans Farms launched a new 'Steamables' line with three varieties of fresh, never frozen, pre-cooked potato wedges: Sea Salt Red Potato Wedges , Steak House Red Potato Wedges, and Garlic Red Potato Wedges.
February 05, 2019
Kellogg Company to build a new production plant for Pringles in Poland
The Kellogg Company is expanding its manufacturing facilities in Kutno, Poland. The expansion includes a new building and production line for its Pringles snacks
February 04, 2019
McCain Foods introduces 'lighter' Home Chips version in the United Kingdom
Leading frozen potato brand McCain is set to launch Lighter Home Chips, a brand-new version of UK’s favourite chips for the past 20 years, McCain Home Chips.
February 04, 2019
Potato Processor Cavendish Farms imports millions of pounds of potatoes to P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.
February 04, 2019
Hybrid Potato Breeding Company Solynta appoints Charles Miller as Commercial Director
Hybrid Potato Breeding company Solynta announced today that it has appointed Charles Miller as its Commercial Director.