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May 30, 2019
United Potato Growers of Canada Planting Update May 28, 2019
Kevin MacIsaac, General Manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada offers an overview of the potato situation in Canada based on a Planting Update Call of May 28, 2019: Cold and wet in the East; Slightly behind but dry in the West
May 30, 2019
Crop and Market Report June 18, 2019
Report from the UPGC Board of Directors Meetingheld in conjunction with the Crop Transition Conference in Minneapolis
May 29, 2019
Ethiopian farmers help researchers select potato varieties that the market demands
Potato is important to food security and a cash crop in Ethiopia with high potential to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, who account for 83% of the total population and hold 95% of agricultural land.
May 29, 2019
The Arequipa region in Peru is looking to increase its potato production
Potato Farmers in the Arequipa region in Southwestern Peru are expected to increase the amount of potatoes grown. The local agricultural Ministry is assisting to adjust the amount produced to the demand
May 29, 2019
Potatoes: an algorithm that recognizes diseases
After several years of research, the team of Eurocelp has developed an algorithm capable of continuously detecting potato diseases.
May 24, 2019
Patatas Meléndez está trabajando para que 'haya patata nueva en España 365 días al año'
Uno de los principales objetivos de Patatas Meléndez es 'conseguir que haya patata nueva en España 365 días al año'.
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May 24, 2019
Potato company Schaap Holland acquires stake in Breeders Trust
Dutch family-run potato company Schaap Holland B.V. acquired 5% of the Brussels-based Breeders Trust shares. Breeders Trust supports its shareholders in issues relating to compliance with and enforcement of plant breeder’s rights.
May 24, 2019
Mexico removes tariffs on import frozen potatoes from the United States
President Trump removed the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Friday, May 17. Mexico responded by removing its 20% tariff on frozen potatoes imported from the United States on May 20.
May 23, 2019
Key Technology appoints Karel Van Velthoven as Advanced Inspection Systems Product Marketing Manager
Key Technology announces the promotion of Karel Van Velthoven to Advanced Inspection Systems Product Marketing Manager.
May 23, 2019
Conagra Brands Showcases its $2 Billion Snacking Portfolio at 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Conagra Brands, Inc., a top 10 snacking company, will highlight its $2 billion snacking portfolio at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo on May 21 – 23 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
May 23, 2019
Soggy weather already setting Prince Edward Island potato crop behind
Soggy weather already setting Prince Edward Island potato crop behind. Farmers are hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2018 season.
May 23, 2019
Why Traceability in Food Production and Processing is also a Profit Opportunity
End-to-end traceability in the food supply chain can do more than safeguard against potential disasters, particularly at the processing stage. Geoff Furniss, Head of BBC Technologies within TOMRA, explains how.
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May 22, 2019
France: 'We do a lot of research to find the best early potatoes'
The company La Rebelle specializes in the early potato of the island of Ré, which is harvested from April to August.
May 22, 2019
Calbee North America launches 'Spudkins' potato snacks at the Sweets & Snacks Expo
Calbee North America today announced great news for potato snack lovers! Their new Spudkins Fry Cuts will debut at The Sweets & Snacks Expo on May 21- 23 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
May 21, 2019
Potato production in Cameroon mostly in the West and North-west regions
Potato production in Cameroon is dominated by the west and northwest regions, data from GIZ’s Green Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector project (GIZ-Procisa) showed.
May 21, 2019
Starch Europe launches new website on starch in food
Starch Europe, the trade association representing the European starch industry, has launched a new website on starch in food as the organisation celebrates its 60th anniversary campaign.
May 21, 2019
PepsiCo Mexico announces an investment of 4 billion dollars in the next two years, which includes the construction of a new Snacks Plant in Guanajuato.
The PepsiCo Mexico System, integrated by PepsiCo Mexico Foods and its strategic partner Grupo Gepp, announced an investment plan of 4 billion dollars in Mexico between 2019 and 2020,which includes the construction of a new Snacks Plant in Guanajuato.
May 21, 2019
PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab to Help Restaurants Thrive In The Evolving Digital Marketplace
PepsiCo, Inc., announced the launch of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab, a first-of-its-kind suite of capabilities built to connect foodservice operators with the companies, services, insights, and solutions best suited for their specific needs.