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Colombia: Disponible anticuerpo para el diagnóstico del virus de amarillamiento de nervaduras de papa (PYVV)
June 22, 2015
Colombia: Disponible anticuerpo para el diagnóstico del virus de amarillamiento de nervaduras de papa (PYVV)
El Instituto de Biotecnología de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia desarrolló recientemente una herramienta para el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. A través de una metodología denominada inmunoimpresión (IMI), la detección viral se realiza empleando un anticuerpo específico de reconocimiento. Ya se encuentra disponible para su venta.
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Bolivia: Identifican tres papas nativas con alto potencial para la industria
June 19, 2015
Bolivia: Identifican tres papas nativas con alto potencial para la industria
La industria de las papas fritas tiene tres nuevos potenciales que abaratarán los costos de importación y producción, por sus altos rendimientos y características que superan los estándares requeridos internacionalmente.
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Potato Growers, Associated Wholesale Grocers, settle lawsuit for $25 million
June 19, 2015
Potato Growers, Associated Wholesale Grocers, settle lawsuit for $25 million
A federal judge has signed off on a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit between wholesale grocers and US potato farming associations accused of forming a price-fixing cartel.
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New Prince Edward Island Potato Packaging should strengthen PEI Brand
June 19, 2015
New Prince Edward Island Potato Packaging should strengthen PEI Brand
Prince Edward Island potato bags have received a makeover. The goal is to convince more Island potato producers to go with the industry bags rather than their own individual brands.
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Way Better Snacks Announces Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth, fueling continued expansion
June 19, 2015
Way Better Snacks Announces Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth, fueling continued expansion
Live Better Brands, makers of the Way Better Snacks brand of tortilla chips and crackers, announces a minority growth-equity investment from Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a leading consumer-focused private equity firm.
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Potato Crop update June 2015 - by Aviko
June 19, 2015
Potato Crop update June 2015 - by Aviko
As the 2014 crop year is coming to an end, Dutch potato processor Aviko is taking a look at the 2015 potato crop
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Burger King India goes after Vegetarians
June 19, 2015
Burger King India goes after Vegetarians
When Burger King decided to enter India, the American hamburger chain did something that it has never done before. It gave the local master franchise full control over the menu.
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Tasteful Selections Launches #RescuedMoments Potato Recipe Campaign
June 18, 2015
Tasteful Selections Launches #RescuedMoments Potato Recipe Campaign
Tasteful Selections™ inspires consumers to rescue moments and spend more quality time with family by creating delicious time-saving potato recipes with useful cooking tips.
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Rapid expansion of US potato export to Vietnam
June 18, 2015
Rapid expansion of US potato export to Vietnam
Oregon potato-promoter Jim Cramer recently returned from what he called a “potato mission trip” to Vietnam. As the Southeast Asian economy expands and young people’s tastes become more global, the market for American products, like potatoes, has grown.
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Potato trouble in Norway
June 18, 2015
Potato trouble in Norway
In Norway, farmers in the Jæren region, south of Stavanger, fear that their potato harvest is in danger, following unusually heavy rainfall this spring.
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Increasing International interest in PVMI Potato Varieties
June 18, 2015
Increasing International interest in PVMI Potato Varieties
Foreign countries are showing increasing interest in potato varieties developed in the Pacific Northwest and managed by the Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI).
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Potato Council now AHDB Potatoes
June 18, 2015
Potato Council now AHDB Potatoes
New branding and a proposed new way of working for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) was formally launched at the Cereals event in Lincolnshire earlier this month.
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South Australia plans export of high quality crisping and seed potatoes to Thailand and Malaysia.
June 18, 2015
South Australia plans export of high quality crisping and seed potatoes to Thailand and Malaysia.
South Australia will actively pursue the Asian market for export of its crisping and seed potatoes.
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Perú importó 24,000 toneladas de papas precocidas por US$ 23 millones
June 15, 2015
Perú importó 24,000 toneladas de papas precocidas por US$ 23 millones
Restaurantes de <em>fast food</em> incrementan la importación de este producto, que en el primer cuatrimestre del año creció 3%. Perú podría generar una oferta de papa industrializada y aprovechar este incremento, según la Cámara de Comercio de Lima.
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McCain Foods USA outstanding energy efficiency partner, says Idaho Power
June 15, 2015
McCain Foods USA outstanding energy efficiency partner, says Idaho Power
McCain Foods USA was recognized by Idaho Power for its commitment to operational excellence through energy efficiency.
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Former Tesco potato Supplier fails to fast-track legal action against supermarket
June 15, 2015
Former Tesco potato Supplier fails to fast-track legal action against supermarket
A former Irish potato supplier to supermarket giant Tesco has failed to have a legal action for alleged breach of contract and personal injuries entered into the fast track Commercial Court list.
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Perú: Crean asociación de guardianes de papa nativa
June 14, 2015
Perú: Crean asociación de guardianes de papa nativa
Después de tres meses de un exhaustivo proceso de preselección, el 10 de julio del 2014 se fundó la Asociación de Guardianes de Papa Nativa del Centro del Perú (AGUAPAN), conformada por 43 socios, provenientes de igual número de comunidades campesinas pertenecientes a cinco departamentos.
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Pepsico to procure potatoes for potato chips from Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
June 14, 2015
Pepsico to procure potatoes for potato chips from Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
PepsiCo India is looking to enhance potato procurement through its tie-up with farmers in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
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