Potato News

KWS is verheugd om mee te delen dat Roland Peerenboom per 1 maart 2014 is benoemd tot Algemeen Directeur van KWS POTATO B.V.

Alejandra Arce, a Ph.D. student in the Genetic Resource Program in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Health Program of the International Potato Center (CIP).

The third largest manufacturer of Sweet Potato Fries in North America - Russet House, has launched Organic Sweet Potato Fries.

AUSVEG, will host a series of potato research and development (R&D) workshops in South Australia this month, as part of activities arranged for the Potato Industry Extension Program.

De aardappelverwerking bij AVEBE dit seizoen is beëindigd. De kwalietit van de aardappelen was uitstekend en het zetmeelgehalte hoog.

Novozymes announced the launch of a new enzyme solution that helps make starch conversion more efficient.

El Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) desarrolló en 2011 un modelo fenológico, basado en la temperatura de la polilla de la papa, que pronostica el crecimiento de su población en la amplia gama de condiciones climáticas en la que actualmente crece.

Mario Coca Morante es un investigador boliviano que posee un amplio conocimiento del cultivo en su país. En este documento nos da su visión sobre la nueva realidad de la producción de papa en Bolivia

Lay's Kettle Cooked - one of the many brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division - today announced the expansion of its hard-bite potato chip line-up with the addition of two new flavors.

As a leader in highly desirable, differentiated snacks, Snyder's-Lance is rolling out a selection of premium new products across its key brands, giving consumers better snacking choices and solidifying its position as a food innovator in step with consumer trends.

Lamb Weston has introduced a new Sweet Potato Fries range: Sweet ‘n Savour. With this new range Lamb Weston continues to bring restaurant owners innovative and profitable solutions that fulfill the growing consumer demand trend for Sweet Potato products across markets.

According to the St. Louis Business Journal, J.R. Simplot and Benson Hill are to launch a pilot to improve the photosynthetic efficiency of the potato crop

Kathleen Triou - former VP of Domestic Marketing for the U.S. Potato Board - has accepted an offer to lead Fresh Solutions Network (FSN).

Sandi Aarestad who operates Valley Tissue Culture near Halstad, Minnesota received the Meritorious Service Award from the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

Rick Vivatson of Cavalier, North Dakota became the Northern Plains Potato Grower's Association's 65th Chairman.

The ‘Aviko Diner’ will be open for business at the UK’s first Casual Dining Show – visitors are encouraged to head down to the 50s inspired stand (U121) to sample the potato expert’s wide range of premium fries.

Potato slices in the shape of a Christmas tree, Easter bunny or royal crown. You see them more and more on special occasions throughout the year, such as Christmas, Easter and the King’s Birthday. After all, consumers like to serve food that is a little bit special on such occasions

Potato Council acts as a knowledge house for Government raising the importance of the potato. Two years since this work programme started there has been a real increase in knowledge about potatoes amongst parliamentarians with 83% now regarding potatoes as an important crop.