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February 02, 2012
McCain gives British restaurants and pubs opportunity to serve chip shop style chips
McCain Foods has added a new ‘chip shop’ type chip to its Classics potato products range.From the archive
February 02, 2012
EU team visits India to inspect potato crop
A European Union (EU) team is touring Punjab to examine whether the state’s potato crop is pest-free, with the government pushing hard for access to the European market.From the archive
February 02, 2012
US growers updated about long-range industry plans
Chris Voigt updated growers about long-range planning in the potato industry, research programs and government regulations during the annual Washington-Oregon Potato Conference.From the archive
February 02, 2012
Uruguay: Cae consumo de papa fresca frente a productos industrializados
En 2011 hubo menos hortalizas y más frutas ingresadas al Mercado Modelo en relación al año 2010.From the archive
February 02, 2012
Perú: Autoridades de Curimaray piden ayuda ante granizadas en cultivos de papas nativas
Oscar Soto, teniente alcalde del centro poblado Curimaray en la región Huancavelica, solicitó urgente ayuda porque días atrás cayó una fuerte granizada en la zona que destruyó 100 hectáreas de papa nativa.From the archive
February 02, 2012
Heeft vorstperiode positieve invloed op de aardappelmarkt?
De vraag voor de komende periode is of de vorstperiode enige positieve invloed kan hebben op de aardappelmarkt.From the archive
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February 02, 2012
Netherlands gives Kenya potatoes for quality chips
Kenyan farmers will now be able to import highly marketable potato seed varieties from the Netherlands after an agreement by the two governments.From the archive
February 02, 2012
The Supermarket Guru: Seeking next big trend
Forget what you thought you knew about supermarkets. How Americans buy food is changing, says Phil Lempert, the self-styled “Supermarket Guru”.From the archive
February 02, 2012
Potatoes may offer blood pressure benefits
Purple potatoes that contain high levels of antioxidants could help to lower blood pressure in people with obesity, according to new research.From the archive
February 02, 2012
Cae consumo de papa fresca frente a productos industrializados
En 2011 hubo menos hortalizas y más frutas ingresadas al Mercado Modelo en relación al año 2010. La caída más importante en el volumen de ingresos se dio en la papa con un 13,6% menos que el año pasado. Según un informe del Observatorio Granjero, una p...From the archive
February 02, 2012
Papas fritas gourmet: ¿una moda en retirada?
La empresa británica de papas fritas Walker sorprendió hace unos días cuando anunció un nuevo concepto en papas fritas. Cansados del sabor del tradicional snack decidieron lanzar una línea en donde el sabor sea un misterio: así nació “What´s the flavou...From the archive
February 01, 2012
Seed certification database to be showcased at World Potato Congress
Scottish seed producers will soon be able to view seed certification data in real time from 2012, thanks to the latest online roll out of Scotland’s certification scheme. At the event, Dr John Kerr of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA...From the archive
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February 01, 2012
Keniaanse grens open voor Nederlandse pootaardappelen
Nog dit jaar kunnen Keniaanse boeren pootaardappelen uit Nederland gebruiken. Daarmee kan de oogst tot 5 keer groter worden.From the archive
February 01, 2012
Potatoes no longer big pay day for Northern Ireland farmers
Northern Ireland potato growers say a market glut has caused prices to crash and some banks to withdraw credit for the coming season.From the archive
February 01, 2012
US researchers probe glyphosate drift in potatoes
Symptoms of glyphosate contamination in seed potatoes vary by variety, and tubers sustain severe damage without exhibiting foliar symptoms when exposure occurs after bulking starts, new research suggests.From the archive
January 31, 2012
Survey: Potatoes the secret to a woman's heart this Valentine's
Want to know the real way to a woman's heart this Valentine's Day? Look no further than the humble potato.From the archive
January 31, 2012
Bayer CropScience announced new web based tracking tool for growers
Bayer CropScience announced at the National Potato Expo (NPE) in Orlando, Fla., the launch of Good Growing Link, a Web-based tracking tool powered by food safety and traceability technology leader FoodLogiQ, Inc. From the archive
January 31, 2012
Scottish growers provided with practical solutions for powdery scab control
Scottish potato growers had a difficult year in 2011 for several reasons, but one of the most significant was the cool, wet conditions, which were ideal for powdery scab to spread.From the archive