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February 03, 2012
British seed potato producers gear up for Fruit Logistica
After a busy export season in 2011, the British seed potato industry is set to reach new heights in 2012 by expanding existing and new markets.From the archive
February 03, 2012
Jersey Royal potatoes are the earliest ever
The first Jersey Royal potatoes of the season will be harvested next week. It is thought to be the earliest harvest since the potato variety was developed about 130 years ago.From the archive
February 03, 2012
Better bagging transforms Better Made
Better Made Snack Foods is one of America's oldest potato chip manufacturers.From the archive
February 03, 2012
Punjab potato growers expect sharp decline in yield
Punjab potato growers, who dumped their produce on the road last December in protest against low rates, expect a sharp fall in output of the tuber, with 20-30 per cent of the crop getting damaged due to unfavourable weather conditions last month.From the archive
February 02, 2012
Perú: Huancavelica tendrá planta procesadora de flakes de papa
Por primera vez en su historia, Huancavelica contará con una novedosa planta procesadora de flakes de papa en el distrito de Acostambo, que ayudará a mejorar los ingresos de los cientos de productores, puesto que la región produce más de mil variedades...From the archive
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
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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
Middle East ready to import Ukrainian potatoes
Wholesale companies from the Middle East see feasible prospects in imports of Ukrainian fresh vegetables, especially potatoes.From the archive
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
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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
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
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