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Potato farmers in Nyandarua, Kenya attend a training session on potato cultivation
September 06, 2018
Kenyan county receives 1 million Euro from the European Union to boost potato farming
The county Nyandarua in Kenya has received a Sh116 million (€1 million; USD 1.16 million) grant from the European Union to boost potato farming.
A government building in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku.
September 06, 2018
Azerbaijan doubles import duty on potatoes
Starting 5 September Azerbaijan has doubled customs duty on imported potatoes. Until October 31, the import duties on imported potatoes will be 30%
Global Food Prices remained virtually unchanged last month, as indicated by the FAO Food Price Index for August 2018.
September 06, 2018
Global Food Prices steady in August
Global Food Prices remained virtually unchanged last month, as indicated by the FAO Food Price Index for August 2018.
Marcelo Yanovsky, director del Laboratorio de Genómica Vegetal de la Fundación Instituto Leloir.
September 05, 2018
Identifican gen que aumentaría la productividad de la papa
Un estudio alemán apoya los resultados obtenidos por el Instituto Leloir de Argentina: los genes del reloj biológico de las plantas, que les permite adaptarse a los cambios de luz durante el día y las estaciones, podrían aumentar su rendimiento.
Brent Bucks, R&D Director for industrial cutting machines producer FAM, explains how potato chips processors can increase revenues despite the low quality crop
September 05, 2018
A Shortage of Potatoes for Chips? Time to re-evaluate your cutting solutions, says FAM
Brent Bucks of knife manufacturer FAM explains how potato chips processors can increase revenues despite the low quality crop
Potato Plants affected by late blight (Phytophthora infestans)
September 05, 2018
Computer models provide new insights for sustainable control of potato late blight
Wageningen University & Research uses computer models to develop sustainable management strategies in the control of potato late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans.
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Dewulf Field Loader 240
September 04, 2018
Dewulf brings new machines and familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018
During Potato Europe 2018, Dewulf, manufacturer of a full line of agricultural machinery for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present familiar favourites and two new machines.
The heatwave in Germany is also affecting the harvest of potato varieties needed to make potato chips. Due to the extraordinary weather conditions, the potato chips will be smaller this year.
September 03, 2018
Heatwave will result in smaller potato chips, say German manufacturers
The heatwave in Germany is also affecting the harvest of potato varieties needed to make potato chips. Due to the extraordinary weather conditions, the potato chips will be smaller this year.
Front row, left to right: Field Department Senior Field Rep Brianne O’Leary, Easton Plant Manager Dave Giroux, McCain Champion Growers Lloyd Leavitt, Landen Leavitt, Randy Leavitt, Lori Leavitt, McCain VP of Integrated Supply Chain Dale McCarthy.
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September 03, 2018
Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton
The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month
Complete snack food packaging system, built around an Ishida Inspira Snack Food Bagmaker. The system also includes a weigher, seal checker and case packer
September 02, 2018
Heat and Control shows latest equipment at Pack Expo in Chicago
Heat and Control has announced they will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO International 2018, where the processing & packaging equipment manufacturer will be demonstrating its next generation of seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems
Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits
September 02, 2018
Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance
Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits
Empresas de snacks apuestan por productos más saludables
September 01, 2018
Empresas de snacks apuestan por productos más saludables
Con el objetivo de responder a la demanda de los consumidores por productos más saludables, tres empresas elaboradoras de snacks, en la provincia argentina de Tucumán, hicieron cambios en sus modos de elaboración.
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August 31, 2018
Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group
The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.
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Prince Edward Island introduces 'Fries with the Works' to the world
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August 30, 2018
Jason Allen appointed as CEO of Idaho Potato Packer Mart Produce
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Kevin Stanger, president of Wada Farms Marketing (left), and Don McFarland, co-owner of Genesis Organics (right)
(Courtesy: Wada Farms Marketing Group)
August 30, 2018
Wada Farms improves year-round availability organic potatoes in partnership with Genesis Organics
Wada Farms announced this week it has entered into a strategic partnership with organic potato packer Genesis Organics located in Southern Idaho.
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August 29, 2018
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