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October 31, 2011
United Arab Emirates turn to potatoes for food security
Abu Dhabi is planning to increase the production of potatoes as part of food security measures. This is in view of the fact that the storage life of potatoes can last as long as six to eight months and hence protect the country against possible food sh...From the archive
October 31, 2011
Farm Frites receives top honour as supplier of Pringles ingredients
Last week the Procter & Gamble Company recognized its top performing external business partners during an awards ceremony at its Business Partner Recognition Dinner. Potato Dehy supplier Farm Frites was among those receiving a top honour.From the archive
October 31, 2011
BASF expects market introduction of GM table potato Fortuna in 2014/15
BASF Plant Science applied today for EU approval for Fortuna, a genetically optimized table potato.Fortuna has a wild potato’s natural protection to late blight, a disease causing severe problems in agriculture.From the archive
October 31, 2011
Marcelissen introduces new roller peeler
Marcelissen, a machine manufacturer for the fresh market in Europe and specialized in potatoes (and carrots) has built a new drum roller peeler. This new roller peeler (first on the market) has a capacity that is 40% higher than the roller peeler as t...From the archive
October 31, 2011
Late rains help potato crop Prince Edward Island
A “boom or bust” cycle of rain, then drought, then more rain turned out well for Prince Edward Island potato growers, who expect good quality and little late blight pressure. The only wrinkle in 2011-12 could be undersized burbank russets. Early fall...From the archive
October 30, 2011
Belgapom notering stabiel op € 25,00/ton
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Vo...From the archive
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October 30, 2011
CBS: Aardappeloogst 2011 10.8% groter dan in 2010
Deze week heeft het Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) de oogstraming voor 2011 bekend gemaakt. Met een stijging van 10.8% komt de aardappeloogst in Nederland (consumptieaardappelen) uit op 3.93 MT. De gemiddelde opbrengst per hectare werd geraa...From the archive
October 30, 2011
Nederland en België winnen op wereld-fritesmarkt
Nederland en België veroveren structureel marktaandeel op de wereldmarkt voor frites. En dat is een goede zaak, zei Kees van Arendonk, voorzitter van de Nederlandse Aardappelorganisatie (NAO) dinsdag bij de opening van het nieuwe beursjaar in Heinkensz...From the archive
October 30, 2011
Common scab of potatoes: Best management practices
'Focus on Potato' of the Plant Management Network has published a new webcast: Common Scab of Potatoes By Thomas A. Zitter Ph.D., Professor, Dept of Plant Pathology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New YorkFrom the archive
October 28, 2011
Muestras de papa nativa peruana procesada y algunos subproductos
La Iniciativa Papa Andina del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) guarda en su oficina de Lima muestras de papa nativa procesada y algunos subproductos que actualmente se comercializan en el Perú. Aproveché mi estadía allí para tomar algunas fotos. D...From the archive
October 28, 2011
Sharp price drop potatoes and potato starch results in profit warning China Essence Group
Potato starch manufacturer China Essence Group Ltd issued a profit warning for Q2 FY2012 and H1 FY2012, saying the company expects a loss in these periods due to "unexpected sharp movements in the prices of potatoes and potato starch".From the archive
October 28, 2011
"Speciale aardappelsoorten voorzien steeds meer in behoefte"
Er komt steeds meer vraag naar speciale aardappelsoorten. Dat vertelt Ron Vreeswijk van de gelijknamige Rotterdamse aardappelgroothandel. "Ook hier in Rotterdam zijn er steeds meer allochtone keukens, die aardappelen gebruiken in hun gerechten. Me...From the archive
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October 28, 2011
Masaï vrouw wordt aardappelpionier
Christine Nashuru lijkt een traditionele Masaï vrouw, lang en stil. Ze leeft in het Transmara district in Kenia. Ze heeft, doordat ze vrouw is, geen formeel onderwijs genoten, maar, dankzij een cursus van het CIP (International Potato Center) is zij nu...From the archive
October 27, 2011
Potato processing plant in Kyrgyzstan will be put into operation in mid-November
A potato processing plant in Talas oblast will be put into operation in mid-November. For today all the equipment of the plant is installed.From the archive
October 27, 2011
Key Technology Appoints Richard Hebel as Optical Product Marketing Manager
Key Technology announces the appointment of Richard Hebel to the position of Optical Product Marketing Manager. Hebel is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and sales of Key’s laser / camera sorting systems inc...From the archive
October 27, 2011
Lage eerste notering fritesaardappelen in Goes
De eerste frietaardappelnotering van het nieuwe seizoen komt uit op 3,25 tot 4,25 euro per 100 kg voor frietgeschikte aardappelen en 4,00 tot 5,00 euro voor exportgeschikte aardappelen. Dit heeft Dick Vogelaar, gespreksleider van de noteringscommissie,...From the archive
October 27, 2011
2011 Idaho® Potato Crop Marks the 75th Anniversary for the Idaho Potato Commission
Milestone Year Kicks Off with a Tribute to the Farmers and State’s Rich Natural Resources. The 2011 Idaho® potato harvest season is in full swing and the 319,000 acres that will be harvested are expected to yield more than 12 billion pounds of potatoes.From the archive
October 27, 2011
Tong Peal introduces ‘sizeable’ technical advancements
Tong Peal, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of handling and sorting equipment for the vegetable handling industry, has introduced a new and innovative screen grading module which has been specifically designed to bring together the key handli...From the archive
