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Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba
November 29, 2016
Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba
En la provincia se cultivan unas 15.000 hectáreas; la demanda industrial sostiene el precio.
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After further investigation by the General Investigation Section and the Forensic Identification Section of the Halifax Police, they concluded it can not be determined where the needle originated.
November 29, 2016
Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes
After further investigation of the food tampering report of this weekend, Halifax Police concluded it can not be determined where the needle originated. This additional reporting caused a sigh of relieve among Canadian Potato Packers.
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Washington State University (WSU) scientist Mark Pavek and two Tri-State potato research colleagues check out new potato varieties in a WSU research field.
November 29, 2016
McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet
In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State Program
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You may love butter, but it may not be the healthiest choice for your heart...
November 28, 2016
If you think "Butter is Back", think again...
Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids - found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil - may increase risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
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The potatoes linked to this latest tampering incident were reportedly bought at this Halifax Giant Tiger Supermarket on November 6. The store responded promptly by immediately pulling all bagged potatoes from it's shelves
November 27, 2016
New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes
Earlier today, the Halifax Regional Police announced they received a report of a needle being found in potatoes at a home in Halifax, NS Canada.
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Estimated total potato production in Great Britain (Source: AHDB)
November 27, 2016
2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes
AHDB Potatoes' first provisional estimate of total production in Great Britain for the 2016 crop year is 5.22 million tonnes, down 5% from 2015. Average yields for GB are estimated at just under 45 tonnes/ha, down 8% on last year.
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Stephanie Walker, New Mexico State University Extension vegetable specialist is working together with USDA geneticist Kathy Haynes to see if her new lines of a more nutritious type of potato (papa criolla) can be grown in the United States.
November 27, 2016
NMSU researcher helps develop more nutritious potatoes
Can the nutritional value of potatoes be improved? That is the question USDA research geneticist Kathy Haynes has been asking for nearly 30 years. Her quest for the answer has led her to breeding a more nutritious potato, similar to the papa criolla types found in South America.
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Calbee is offering a new potato chips concept: 'Wet Potato, Moist Mild Soy Sauce Flavor.' Only available in the Calbee Plus Shops
November 27, 2016
New: 'WET Potato Chips'! In Japan of course...
Snack food company Calbee is playing with fire by expecting people to swallow their new concept potato chips: 'Wet Potato, Moist Mild Soy Sauce Flavor.'
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New South Wales potato grower Geoff Moar has been re-elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair
November 24, 2016
Geoff Moar re-elected as AUSVEG Chair, Belinda Adams elected as Deputy Chair
New South Wales potato grower Geoff Moar has been re-elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair and Queensland vegetable grower Belinda Adams has been elected to the position of AUSVEG Deputy Chair following a Board meeting held on Thursday 24 November in Sydney.
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Bolivia: Decomisan dos vagones con papa y harina de contrabando desde Argentina
November 24, 2016
Bolivia: Decomisan dos vagones con papa y harina de contrabando desde Argentina
Se trata de 400 bolsas de papa, cada una de 50 kilos, que estaban en dos vagones de un tren procedente de la Argentina y con destino final la ciudad de Oruro".
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Featuring a hygienic design, the tna arctic® 3 is able to run efficiently and reliably in hostile wet and cold processing environments. tna sees opportunities for this VFFS system in the fresh and frozen foods sector for products such as fresh produce
November 24, 2016
tna unveils washdown VFFS Packaging System Arctic 3 after Sabalpack acquisition
tna has announced the launch of a new vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) system with full washdown functionality. The announcement comes as tna confirms it acquired Sabalpack, a leading Italian manufacturer of all stainless steel VFFS technology.
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Festive Opening of the new Lamb Weston / Meijer production line for french fries in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands.
November 24, 2016
Lamb Weston / Meijer inaugurates its new french fry production line in Bergen op Zoom
Lamb Weston / Meijer inaugurated its new production line for french fries in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, on 10 November 2016 in the presence of employees, suppliers, the mayor and the King’s Commissioner.
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The 'Glide' by Optiserve cuts defects from raw potato strips. Optiserve has granted industrial cutting specialist FAM worldwide exclusivity to market and sell this intelligent cutter.
November 24, 2016
FAM to sell Optiserve's Glide defect cutter for potato strips in a worldwide exclusive agreement
Dutch industrial equipment manufacturer Optiserve has granted worldwide exclusivity to FAM - European market leader in industrial cutting solutions - for the sale of its Glide defect cutter.
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España: Pepsico premia tesis de grado sobre teledetección y riego por goteo en papa
November 23, 2016
España: Pepsico premia tesis de grado sobre teledetección y riego por goteo en papa
Christian Cerezo, estudiante de la Universidad de Burgos, se ha alzado con el Premio que PepsiCo activa anualmente entre universidades de toda España. El galardonado disfrutará de un premio en metálico de 3.000€ así como de una semana de visita y formación en el programa agrícola de PepsiCo Iberia.
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Dewulf Kwatro Xtreme harvesting potatoes, seen from above
November 23, 2016
A Potato Harvester without compromise: the Dewulf Kwatro Xtreme
Dewulf, specialist in harvesting technology for potatoes and carrots, introduces the Kwatro Xtreme as a solution for growers who plant in 4 x 90 cm rows or 1800 mm beds.
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Daytime TV legend Oprah Winfrey announced this year's list of her favorite things and the thick cut chips by community start-up 'Detroit Friends Potato Chips' were one of the 104 products she picked.
November 22, 2016
Detroit Friends Potato Chips made famous as one of Oprah's 'favorite things'
Whenever Oprah Winfrey endorses a product, you better believe business will be booming for that company. That's what community start-up 'Detroit Friends Potato Chips' found out.
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Elizabeth Avery was appointed President of SNAC International during the International Board of Directors meeting on September 29. She will begin as President on January 16, 2017 and take over the roll of CEO on July 1, 2017 from outgoing-CEO Tom Dempsey
November 22, 2016
SNAC International Names Elizabeth Avery as New President
Elizabeth Avery was appointed President of SNAC International during the International Board of Directors meeting on September 29. She will begin as President on January 16, 2017 and take over the roll of CEO on July 1, 2017 from outgoing-CEO Tom Dempsey after the six-month transition period.
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Pulsemaster's Pulsed Electric Field System has a capacity of 100kW - a record capacity in the potato processing sector - and will be able to treat up to 60 tons (132.000 lbs) of whole potatoes per hour for the production of French Fries.
November 21, 2016
Pulsemaster sells 100kW PEF-system to french fry processor for up to 60 ton potatoes per hour
The Dutch company Pulsemaster announced the sale of a 100kW Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) system to a Major European manufacturer of Premium Potato Products for the treatment of up to 60 ton potatoes per hour.
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