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Ecuador celebró el Día Nacional de la Papa
July 07, 2015
Ecuador celebró el Día Nacional de la Papa
Durante la semana del 22 al 29 de junio se celebró por octavo año consecutivo el Día Nacional de la Papa. Destacó por su originalidad la exposición fotográfica sobre historia, producción, investigación, agricultura, nutrición, gastronomía, cultura y patrimonio.
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Bolivia: Se inicia campaña contra el gusano blanco para evitar pérdidas en producción de papa
July 07, 2015
Bolivia: Se inicia campaña contra el gusano blanco para evitar pérdidas en producción de papa
El municipio de Laja, en coordinación con el Senasag y la Universidad Pública de El Alto, inició la campaña denominada “Recojo del gorgojó de Los Andes”, con el objetivo de disminuir las pérdidas económicas en la producción de papa, ocasionadas por el gusano blanco en esa región del país.
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Kims seeking exclusive right to sell square crisps in Denmark
July 07, 2015
Kims seeking exclusive right to sell square crisps in Denmark
In Denmark, Kims has gone to court to stop Taffel's Super Snacks to sell square crisps.
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AHDB Potatoes Next Generation group explores potato processing
July 06, 2015
AHDB Potatoes Next Generation group explores potato processing
The AHDB Potatoes ‘Next Generation’ tour kicked off in Yorkshire last month, visiting two progressive Yorkshire based potato processing businesses.
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Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania
July 06, 2015
Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania
This season, potato processor Simplot agreed to take surplus potatoes in Tasmania.
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AHDB Potatoes provides first estimate of 2015 potato plantings in Great Britain
July 06, 2015
AHDB Potatoes provides first estimate of 2015 potato plantings in Great Britain
The first estimate of total potato plantings for the 2015 crop year in Great Britain from AHDB
Potatoes is 113,100 hectares. This is down 6.6% on the final 2014 planting figure of 121,100
ha
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España: El cultivo de la papa continúa sin levantar cabeza por los bajos precios y la importación
July 06, 2015
España: El cultivo de la papa continúa sin levantar cabeza por los bajos precios y la importación
La superficie sembraba en la Provincia de Córdoba ha caído en los últimos años hasta casi las 700 hectáreas, sobre todo de media estación
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TOMRA has launched a Spanish version of its website
July 06, 2015
TOMRA has launched a Spanish version of its website
TOMRA has launched a Spanish version of its website, underlining the importance of Spain and other Spanish speaking countries to the company’s global business strategy.
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INIAF de Bolivia y el CIP identifican acciones para fortalecer el Programa Nacional de Papa
July 06, 2015
INIAF de Bolivia y el CIP identifican acciones para fortalecer el Programa Nacional de Papa
En el marco de los Convenios Interinstitucionales firmados entre el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) y el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agropecuaria y Forestal (INIAF) en junio del 2014, se acordó llevar a cabo un primer evento donde se definan de manera conjunta los temas en los cuales el CIP puede (1) fortalecer las capacidades de los equipos del INIAF y (2) gestionar proyectos de investigación en papa.
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Manter Bag Placer MBP-HS
July 06, 2015
Manter International introduces New Bagplacer MBP2
Manter International BV, manufacturer of weighing and packing equipment for the fruit and vegetable industry launches a new model of their Automatic Bagplacing system - called MBP 2 - onto the market.
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The Kraft Heinz Company Announces Successful Completion of the Merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation
July 02, 2015
Merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation successfully completed
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between Kraft and Heinz.
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Conagra Foods Announces Q4 Results, Plans to exit Private Label Business
June 30, 2015
Conagra Foods Announces Q4 Results, Plans to exit Private Label Business
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2015. The company also announced it plans to exit Private Brands operations.
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Potato Industry raises Award for tips on needles in potatoes to CAD 500 000
June 30, 2015
Potato Industry raises Award for tips on needles in potatoes to CAD 500 000
The potato industry in Prince Edward Island has opted to increase the value of the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the iindividual(s) responsible for the deliberate insertion of metal objects into potatoes up to $500,000 until August 15th, 2015.
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19 organizaciones europeas denuncian en el PE la falta de disponibilidad de productos para la protección de las plantas
June 25, 2015
19 organizaciones europeas denuncian en el PE la falta de disponibilidad de productos para la protección de las plantas
En un encuentro celebrado esta semana en el Parlamento Europeo, las organizaciones representativas de la cadena alimentaria han mostrado su preocupación por la actual legislación de protección de las plantas y el impacto que ésta provoca en la cadena alimentaria.
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Pan al vapor chino incluye la papa como alimento básico
June 25, 2015
Pan al vapor chino incluye la papa como alimento básico
China ha convertido exitosamente a la papa en un ingrediente del pan al vapor, luego de dos años de esfuerzos que siguieron a una estrategia nacional de convertir la papa en un elemento básico de la dieta diaria de los chinos, anunció el martes el Ministerio de Agricultura.
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Avebe introduces high-amylopectin potato starch (ELIANE GEL 100) for creamy low fat soups, sauces & dressings
June 25, 2015
Avebe introduces high-amylopectin potato starch (ELIANE GEL 100) for creamy low fat soups, sauces & dressings
Potato starch manufacturer AVEBE introduces a high amylopectin potato starch (ELIANE™ GEL 100) with unique properties that allow food manufacturers to create high quality, creamy and indulgent fat reduced soups, dressings and sauces.
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Seeing Possibilities in Potatoes: New Lamb Weston Branding
June 24, 2015
Seeing Possibilities in Potatoes: New Lamb Weston Branding
Lamb Weston® has announced the launch of a new global brand identity expressed by the tagline 'Seeing Possibilities in Potatoes'.
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Prince Edward Island Potato Growers receive 2 million additional support for Metal Detection
June 22, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potato Growers receive 2 million additional support for Metal Detection
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing additional funding support of $500,000 to the Prince Edward Island potato industry, while the federal government also offers $1.5 million additional financial assistance for the purchase and installation of foreign material detection equipment.
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