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Nora Snacks, a US subsidiary of the Thai seaweed manufacturer Taokaenoi brings its popular seaweed chips to American palates
September 18, 2018
Asia's leading seaweed snack brand is coming to the United States
Nora Snacks, a US subsidiary of the Thai seaweed manufacturer Taokaenoi brings its popular seaweed chips to American palates
Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
September 18, 2018
Cargill adds to its Simpure porfolio of label-friendly potato starches
Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
Richard Knighton has joined Tong Engineering as sales manager with over 30 years experience in root crop industry.
September 18, 2018
Tong expands sales force with new sales manager and sales support roles
As part of the ongoing growth and development strategy of Tong, the company boosted its sales team with the appointment of a new Sales Manager who will help drive sales throughout the UK and overseas.
Polilla Guatemalteca (Tecia solanivora)
September 16, 2018
Desarrollan bioplaguicida que ataca la polilla guatemalteca
Es un virus que las larvas de la polilla adquieren al alimentarse de la papa tratada. Para conocer mas sobre el bioplaguicida, escuche la entrevista que Caracol Radio de Colombia realizó a la ingeniera Paola Cuartas de Agrosavia.
United Potato Growers of Canada releases latest crop update
September 16, 2018
United Potato Growers of Canada releases latest crop update
United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.
Inauguran laboratorio de tejidos de semilla de papa en Bolivia
September 13, 2018
Inauguran laboratorio de tejidos de semilla de papa en Bolivia
El laboratorio producirá plantas in vitro para la producción de semilla prebásica de alta categoría. En su construcción se invirtieron $US 80.000, en parte pagados por la cooperación coreana KOPIA.
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Hurricane Florence - here seen from the International Space Station - is heading for landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year. (Courtesy: Alexander Gerst, Commander of ISS Exp 57 / Twitter)
September 13, 2018
North Carolina Sweet Potato Growers scramble to harvest their crop before hurricane Florence hits
Hurricane Florence, is making landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year.
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.
September 13, 2018
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries announces the 10th Anniversary of its multiple award-winning spirit, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka. In commemoration the distillery has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.
Fan favorite Tasteful Selections Sweet & Savor Brown Sugar Cinnamon mini sweet potatoes
September 13, 2018
Tasteful Selections mini sweet potato trays now available in 6 flavors
Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., has expanded its line of mini sweet potato trays to 6 flavors, covering sweet, savory and trending favorites.
The new facility of Vanmark in Bengaluru (Bangalore) is run by General Manager Veeresh Gowdru
September 12, 2018
Potato Processing Equipment Manufacturer Vanmark opens production plant in India
Vanmark, a potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, has announced a new facility in Bengaluru, India, expanding its capabilities in the Southeast Asia food processing market.
Identifican cultivos ilegales de papa en los cerros de Bogotá
September 11, 2018
Identifican cultivos ilegales de papa en los cerros de Bogotá
Los cultivos fueron sembrados hace tres meses, aproximadamente. Y aunque la CAR reconoce que en la zona históricamente se ha desarrollado la agricultura, hace un llamado para que no se toquen zonas protegidas.
The Macarena is a medium-early red skin potato variety created for the table potato and export market. The newly registered variety tolerates long periods of dry and hot weather and still generates high yields, according to breeding company Dr. K.-H. Nieh
September 11, 2018
Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope
At Potato Europe, breeding company Dr. K.-H. Niehoff will present a new table potato, the Macarena, a variety with a number of traits that are expected to generate particular interest given the weather conditions this year in Germany.
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September 10, 2018
Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018
At this years PotatoEurope, which takes place from 12th to 13th September in Bockerode (near to Hanover, Germany) GRIMME will present two new self-propelled harvesters for the first time at an international trade show.
Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada
September 08, 2018
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September 06, 2018
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