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Deliciously Ella (Ella Woodward) is the latest to partner the campaign ‘Potatoes: More Than A Bit On The Side’. The author and prominent food blogger has 5 million social followers and was listed in Debrett’s 500 influential people and The Grocer 20
March 08, 2016
AHDB Potatoes turns to top food bloggers to boost consumption
“Harnessing the power of leading bloggers and vloggers, as well as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube channels will enable us [AHDB Potatoes] to reach more consumers and engage with them on a more regular and impactful basis. As research shows, this is clearly the way forward.”
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United Kingdom
Tummers then and now!Then: a view of the company premises in 1994. Now: Father and son Fons and Erwin Tummers after the rebranding to ‘Tummers Food Processing Solutions’ and the reveal of the new logo last year.
March 08, 2016
Tummers: Time flies when you’re having fun! Building Machinery for 40 years
On March 8, 1976 - exactly 40 years ago today - Fons Tummers founded ‘Technisch Centrum Tummers’ (Technical Centre Tummers), marking the start of what is today ‘Tummers Food Processing Solutions’
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Netherlands
An assortment of Van Geloven Snacks
March 07, 2016
McCain Foods acquires majority stake in Van Geloven (Mora)
McCain Foods Limited and TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. have announced that they have agreed terms for the sale of a majority stake in Van Geloven B.V. to McCain
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Netherlands
Colombia: Cae la producción de papa en Boyacá por intensa sequía
March 07, 2016
Colombia: Cae la producción de papa en Boyacá por intensa sequía
En un 60% se ha disminuido la producción de papa en el departamento de Boyacá, debido al intenso verano. Los precios del tubérculo, se han disparado.
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Colombia
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed this high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
March 06, 2016
Gillenkirch installs high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed a high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Canada
A potato tuber infected with Dickeya dianthicola, a bacteria that causes the rotting disease Blackleg, August 2015 (Courtesy: Steven Johnson). Blackleg symptoms include a blackened stem and wilting leaves. The bacteria Dickeya was a problem for growers in
March 06, 2016
Dickeya Species pester Maine Seed Potato Growers
A little-understood bacteria is bringing back the older potato disease Blackleg and is threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes
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United States
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West Australian Minister for Regional Development Terry Redman addresses a group of potato farmers about potato deregulation.
March 06, 2016
West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty
Potato growers say the West Australian industry has 'collapsed' amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.
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Australia
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair and Farmer Shawn Paget with his wife Natalie and their son Oliver (Courtesy: Hartfeld Images by Natalie)
March 06, 2016
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balances PNB responsibilities with Potato Farming
New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.
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Canada
Potato Field in Bloom on Prince Edward Island, August 2015 (PotatoPro)
March 06, 2016
New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016
In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in Canada
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Canada
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 150.2 points in February 2016, nearly unchanged from January, but 25.6 points (14.5 percent) below February 2015. Vegetable oils became more expensive.
March 06, 2016
Global Food Price Index unchanged during February 2016
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 150.2 points in February 2016, nearly unchanged from January, but 25.6 points (14.5 percent) below February 2015.
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Italy
Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
March 05, 2016
Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
La Fundación PepsiCo Guatemala firmó un convenio con la Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de Programas Socioeconómicos (Fundap), para invertir $495 mil durante los próximos tres años y promover el crecimiento sustentable de familias dedicadas el cultivo de la papa en el departamento de Quetzaltenango.
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Guatemala
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
March 03, 2016
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
Los arqueólogos han descubierto cuatro momias dentro de unas cuevas y junto a ellas, los restos de un vegetal, probablemente papa de unos diez mil años de antigüedad.
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Canada
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Heat and Control releases another Unitized Vacuum Fryer. To get an impression of the size of this vacuum fryer, note the person in the right bottom corner of the picture (at the end of the article is a version of this picture you can enlarge)
March 02, 2016
Growing demand for Vacuum Fryer Technology in the Snack Industry
Heat and Control has helped a snack manufacturer take processing capabilities to a new level with another delivery of the
company’s innovative vacuum fryer technology, the Unitized Vacuum Fryer (UVF)
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Australia
Modelling wind: 5 years daily wind trajectory 1994-1998 for the month February (Courtesy: CRC Plant biosecurity; earlier research).
March 01, 2016
Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia
Australian Researchers are working closely with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the highly destructive Tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways.
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Australia
Miedema launches new MC Conveyor Series
March 01, 2016
Miedema launches new MC Conveyor Series
Miedema, specialist in planting, storage and sorting technology, is introducing a new generation of the MC (Miedema Conveyor) series, single and duo belt conveyors.
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Netherlands
Participants in the 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute: Front row, left to right: Greg Campbell, Grafton, N.D.; Bryan Fischer, Kalkaska, Mich.; Troy Sorenson, Alliance, Neb.; Toby Price, Kennewick, Wash.; Jordan Driscoll, Pocatello, Idaho; Katie
March 01, 2016
Tomorrow's Leaders Trained at 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute
From February 17-24, Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) participants traveled from potato growing regions across the United States to attend eight days of industry training and professional development.
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United States
Snack Food Manufacturer Snyder's-Lance to acquire Diamond Foods
February 29, 2016
Snyder's-Lance acquisition of Diamond Foods complete
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNCE) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND) ('Diamond Foods' or 'Diamond').
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United States
Flying a specially equipped drone, a team of CIP researchers from South America and Africa has successfully used remote-sensing technology to obtain data on orange-fleshed sweetpotato fields in East Africa.
February 26, 2016
East African drone pilot project started to gather crop data in Tanzania
Researchers from the University of Nairobi, the International Potato Centre (CIP) and others ave started a pilot project in Tanzania, where a drone was able to pinpoint 14 different varieties of sweet potatoes in Ukiriguru Research Institute in Mwanza.
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Tanzania

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