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October 29, 2018
Industrial Freezer manufacturer FPS Food Process Solutions opens US office
In order to better support its customers in the United States, industrial freezer manufacturer FPS Food Process Solutions has set up a new Parts & Service Center in Cartersville, Georgia - just one hour away from Atlanta.
October 29, 2018
Pipers Crisps doubles packaging speeds and reduces waste with installation tna robag FX 3ci VFFS
UK gourmet chips manufacturer, Pipers Crisps Ltd, has doubled its packaging capacity and reduced waste thanks to the installation of high speed packaging solutions from tna.
October 26, 2018
Plan emergente frente a nueva plaga de la papa en Ecuador
La punta morada se transmite a la plantas por medio de un insecto. Es una enfermedad de difícil control y detección y causa pérdidas significativas de rendimiento y calidad a nivel mundial.
October 25, 2018
Afghan Bamiyan people turn to potato-growing to make a living
The picturesque Bamiyan province with its beautiful landscape has been a popular tourist destination in the conflict-ridden Afghanistan over the past decades, and growing potatoes in recent years has added to Bamiyan's natural charm.
October 24, 2018
Bolivia lanza 3 variedades de papa para combatir la desnutrición
Son el producto de un trabajo conjunto de Visión Mundial, Orposacha y el INIAF. Por su alto contenido de hierro y zinc contribuirán a reducir la desnutrición crónica,
October 23, 2018
McCain Foods subsidiary Lutosa inaugurates world’s largest fully integrated potato processing plant
On Wednesday October 17th, a new french fry production line was inaugurated at the Leuze-en-Hainaut site of McCain Foods subsidiary Lutosa SA. According to McCain Foods, this Lutosa plant is now world’s largest fully integrated potato processing plant.
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October 23, 2018
KP Snacks is building a new snack pellet production line at its Billingham (UK) plant
KP Snacks is building a 6 million GBP (USD 7.9 million) pellet production facility at its Billingham factory, which also produces Hula Hoops Puft and McCoy's
October 23, 2018
Cavendish Farms selects TOMRA's Eco Steam Peeler for its potato processing plant in Alberta
Cavendish Farms, one of the larger potato processors producing frozen french fries in North America, is equipping its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta with TOMRA’s Eco steam peelers.
October 23, 2018
McCain Foods USA recalls frozen roasted vegetables. Foods using these as ingredient are being recalled as well
McCain Foods USA Inc. is recalling all products from its Colton facility in California, which produces fire-roasted, caramelized or sauteed frozen fruit and vegetable products.
October 19, 2018
Papas fritas, en peligro
Por la sequía en Francia. Son las nuevas víctimas del calentamiento global.
October 19, 2018
Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist
Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.
October 19, 2018
Potato Yield of Organic cultivation in Germany not affected as much as conventional farming by drought and heat
According to a survey by Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V., the organic potato yields in Germany have not dropped as much as the conventional ones
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October 19, 2018
Dutch Ambassador inaugurates Mooij Agro Potato Storage in Algeria
Recently, a new box storage system installed by Mooij Agro in Algeria at Agrico Algérie was inaugurated in the presence of the Dutch Ambassador in Algeria, Mr. Robert van Embden and the local governor.
October 18, 2018
En busca de la mejor receta para cocinar papa en Marte
Es un concurso organizado por el INTA-España junto con la Fundación Albireo. El reto va dirigido a los profesionales culinarios: conseguir una receta con papa, “sencilla, energética que genere pocos residuos” y que sea posible cocinar en Marte.
October 18, 2018
Equipment manufacturer Wyma and Volm at PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando
The annual PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo started today in Orlando, Florida, and Wyma Solutions will be among the 1,200 exhibitors
October 18, 2018
Harvest Delites Potato Brand Launches at PMA Fresh Summit
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. will introduce their latest brand, Harvest Delites, at the PMA Fresh Summit on October 18 - 20, 2018 in Orlando.
October 18, 2018
Bill Watts joins AHDB as Knowledge Exchange Manager focused on Potatoes
Bill Watts has joined AHDB as Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager (Potatoes) for the West Midlands, South West and Wales.
October 18, 2018
The Challenges of the Potato Industry: Interview with Marc Van Herreweghe, CEO of Mydibel and New Chairman of Belgapom
In this interview, Marc Van Herreweghe, the new Chairman of Belgapom and CEO of Mydibel, discusses the challenges this Belgian Potato Association faces going forward, as well as sustainability issues and problems related to recent weather conditions.