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September 24, 2015
Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe
The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.From the archive
September 24, 2015
Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.From the archive
September 24, 2015
Warm summer in Alaska results in good potato yields for farms with irrigation
Alaskan potato farms with irrigation had a good year, but farms that didn't have irrigation lost much of their potato yield.From the archive
September 23, 2015
VERYX™ an All-New Digital Sorting Platform by Key Technology
Key Technology introduces an all-new digital sorting platform: VERYX™From the archive
September 22, 2015
Earthfresh innovates potato retail sector with Celebratoes
Last year, Canadian potato packer EarthFresh launched Celebratoes, fresh baby potatoes along with a seasoning pack and are now available in a recyclable three-in-one cooking tray. They are ready to oven roast, BBQ or microwave.From the archive
September 22, 2015
United States sets Food Waste Reduction Goals
In the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg have announced the first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50% reduction by 2030.From the archive
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September 22, 2015
TOMRA makes new Senior Appointment as it seeks to strengthen Food Business Market Position
TOMRA Sorting has appointed Thomas Molnar to the new position of Global Sales and Marketing Communications Director for its food sorting business.From the archive
September 22, 2015
Conagra Foods reports results Fiscal 2016 Q1
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2016 first quarter ended August 30, 2015. The report refers to 'good sales and operating profit performance [for its commercial Foods Segment], primarily due to strong volumes, favorable mix, and efficiencies for Lamb Weston.From the archive
September 22, 2015
Washer Blancher Combi for Potato Chip Production introduced by Heat and Control
Heat and Control helps out potato chip manufacturers with limited space with this new compact speed washer for potato slices that doubles as a blancher.From the archive
September 21, 2015
Un software predice la evolución del maíz, la papa y el cacahuete
Investigadores de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid han estudiado la estabilidad en el abastecimiento de productos agrícolas como el maíz, la papa y el cacahuete para la empresa PepsiCo y han desarrollado un software para pronosticar su evolución.From the archive
September 21, 2015
Alemania ya produce 160 mil toneladas de papa ecológica
La superficie dedicada a la producción de papa ecológica ronda esta campaña las 8.200 hectáreas en Alemania y se mantiene estable desde hace años.From the archive
September 21, 2015
The Little Potato Company is calling All Little Chefs
Canada's potato company famous for its small potatoes - the Little Potato Company - has partnered with CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and Masterchef Canada's Michael Bonacini to create The Little Chef Casting call, an opportunity for young cooks to have a chance to appear on TV and win a culinary trip of a lifetimeFrom the archive
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September 20, 2015
Expansion of Lamb Weston Meijer French Fry factory in Kruiningen inaugurated
Last Friday, the expansion of Lamb Weston / Meijer's French Fry factory in Kruiningen was inaugurated by Royal Commissioner Han PolmanFrom the archive
September 20, 2015
Potato Value Chain Africa website to be launched at Eldoret Agri-Trade Fair, Kenya
The Dutch Embassy in Kenya will next week launch the Potato Value Chain Africa website at the Eldoret Agri-Trade Fair, in a bid to support farmers in the country.From the archive
September 20, 2015
Optical sorting machine reduces costs and convinces with efficiency
The potato peeling company “querbeet” at the farm Borgmann decided for an optical sorting machine of Marcellissen.From the archive
September 20, 2015
Australian farmers breed purple potato with the ideal colour ánd taste
Australian potato breeders Peter and Sandra Scott believe they bred the purple potato with the ideal colour and tasteFrom the archive
September 19, 2015
Siembra de papa en Colombia disminuiría en un 40% por heladas
Para el mes de septiembre, históricamente eran muy bajas las probabilidades de heladas en Cundinamarca y Boyacá, pero en la última semana estos eventos han amenazado las plantaciones.From the archive
September 19, 2015
Según estudio, las papas moradas evitarían el cáncer de colon
Un estudio realizado por investigadores de la Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania y la Universidad de Colorado, reveló que compuestos presentes en las papas moradas ayudarían a matar las células madre del cáncer de colon.From the archive