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The construction of the new Emsland Group potato flake factory at the production site in Hagenow is making quick, on-schedule progress. The last two of four drum dryers have been installed.
June 05, 2019
Emsland Group installs four drum dryers for a new potato flakes line at their Hagenow plant
The construction of the new Emsland Group potato flake factory at the production site in Hagenow is making quick, on-schedule progress. The last two of four drum dryers have been installed.
FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Total Solutions Limited , a leading fabricator of food processing equipment and conveyor systems in Auckland, New Zealand.
June 05, 2019
FPS Food Process Solutions acquires New Zealand Processing Equipment manufacturer Total Solutions
FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Total Solutions Limited, a leading fabricator of food processing equipment and conveyor systems in Auckland, New Zealand.
Una delegación de científicos de China visitó el Parque de la Papa en el marco del evento Food Forever Experience, celebrado la semana pasada en Cusco. (Cortesía: Manuela Zurita | El Comercio)
June 05, 2019
25% of Chinese potatoes were improved with varieties from Peru
China is the largest producer and consumer of potatoes in the world
McCain Foods USA, 259 000 sq foot expansion created over 180 new jobs. (Courtesy: Drew Nash / Times-News)
June 04, 2019
McCain Foods USA Celebrates Grand Opening of its expansion in Burley
Monday, McCain Foods USA, a leading supplier of frozen potato products, celebrated the grand opening of its expanded facilities in Burley, Idaho with over 150 attendees including elected officials and grower partners.
On May 30, 2019, quantities in demand were considerable in a wholesale market in central-northern Italy (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
June 04, 2019
Demand for new potatoes is high
The potato campaign continues to be quite surprising as demand for new potatoes is also very lively and prices are good.
James Gachiri, a 29 years old farmer in Kenya and the Secretary-General of the Nyandarua Youth in Agri-business Forum
June 03, 2019
Youth in Kenya embraces new technology in seed potato production
Despite being a trained accountant and currently pursuing a Bachelor in Commerce, James Gachiri had a desire to become a successful potato farmer.
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MountainKing Acquires Colorado Packing Facility Focused on Smaller-Sized Potatoes
June 03, 2019
MountainKing acquires Colorado packing facility focused on smaller-sized potatoes
In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags.
Calbee is targeting Asian markets in its expansion plans, including China and India.
June 03, 2019
Snack maker Calbee poised to take bigger bite out of the US snack market
Japanese snack company Calbee is gearing up for a US marketing campaign for its best-selling Jagarico potato snack in an aggressive drive to increase overseas sales.
The 'best before' dates for Calbee Inc.'s bagged potato chip products will be extended by two months starting October.
(Courtesy: The Jiji Press, Ltd.)
June 03, 2019
Calbee to extend 'best before' dates for potato chip products by two months
Major Japanese snack-maker Calbee Inc. said Thursday that it will extend the 'best before' date for its potato chip products by two months.
Looking forward to Ireland's hosting of the World Potato Congress in 2021: Left to Right- Romain Cools, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc., Andy Doyle TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dublin; Angus
June 03, 2019
Only two years to go until the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland
Ireland and a World Potato Congress are completely synonymous. Because of history and tradition, Ireland’s relationship with the potato is unique. In the late sixteenth century, the potato made its way from Peru to Ireland.
Potato Field (Courtesy: Idaho Business Rieview)
June 03, 2019
United States Potato Planting progress: wet spring delays showing up in the numbers
Updates from the United States Department of Agriculture - National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) on the progress of (potato) planting throughout the United States. An overview.
La papa es el sector más importante en la agricultura del país (Cortesía: Expreso)
May 31, 2019
La producción de papa peruana sigue en ascenso
El Centro de Innovación Productiva y Transferencia Tecnológica de la papa y otros Cultivos Andinos informó que el sector papero ha reportado crecimiento por quinto año consecutivo.
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This year, the potato harvest in Bangladesh was over 150% of the estimated domestic need of the country. As a result prices have crashed and despite the high yields farmers suffer as the can not sell their product (Courtesy: Anisur Rahman | The Daily Star
May 31, 2019
Potato Farmers in Bangladesh suffer as a result of the huge surplus this year
This year, the potato harvest in Bangladesh was about 150% of what the domestic need is. As a result prices have crashed and despite the high yields, farmers suffer as the can not sell their product.
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The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) plant is native to Upper Peru and northeastern Bolivia. There, under adverse conditions, the ancient Incas domesticated the plant in large terraces like the ones at Machu Pichu.
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May 30, 2019
Branston Ltd buys Haith’s 1000th vegetable washer to clean potatoes
Haith group is celebrating the sale of its 1000th vegetable washer. The milestone machine, one of a pair, rolled off the production line at the end of last month destined for potato company Branston Ltd.
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May 30, 2019
German company planning French Fries production in Zambia expects to start operations this year
A German company that will locally produce French Fries or potato chips for both the Zambian and regional export markets is expected to commence operations this year said German Agri business Frank Nordman.
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May 30, 2019
Nearly half of the state Washington facing emergency drought conditions
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has expanded the drought emergency declaration to cover nearly half of Washington state due to worsened, poor water supply conditions around the state and warmer and drier weather predictions through the summer.

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