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October 13, 2011
US Congress approves trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama
Ending a long stalemate, US Congress approved three new trade agreements Wednesday evening, signing off on deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama in an attempt to increase U.S. exports and create thousands of jobs. Among the potential winners are...From the archive
October 12, 2011
NAV: voorstellen gemeenschappelijk landbouwbeleid teleurstellend
De voorstellen van de Europese Commissie voor het Gemeenschappelijk Landbouw Beleid (GLB) 2014-2020 zijn teleurstellend omdat ze geen inhoud geven aan voedselzekerheid en ook niet leiden tot het stabiliseren van markten, stabiele voedselprijzen, en een...From the archive
October 12, 2011
Deadline for World Potato Congress Industry Awards Nominations approaching
World Potato Congress Inc. General Manager, John Coady, stated recently that, “We are fast approaching the deadline for submission of nominees for the internationally respected WPC Industry Awards.” To insure that deserving individuals are recognized,...From the archive
October 12, 2011
Idaho Potato Prices are half of last season
Last year's potato prices in Idaho hit record highs, but left people with a fear that this year's crop would see a big price drop, and it did. The prices are definitely a lot lower than last year, but it would have been incredibly hard to match those ...From the archive
October 12, 2011
HZPC: 2010-2011 a record year
HZPC Holland B.V. has finished the annual year with a record revenue, growers payout and profit. Annual year 2010-2011 was an exceptional potato year. The many factors that influence the income of growers and organisation were all positive. The uncert...From the archive
October 12, 2011
High GI cooked potatoes no problem as part of a meal
Potatoes and other reportedly high-GI foods might not be the dietary villains that recent publicity, books and health-based programmes would claim them to be, a new University of Otago study suggests.From the archive
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October 12, 2011
Costs of UK plant health services could rise dramatically
The UK government has proposed dramatic increases in costs for its plant health services. The revised costs, proposed in a consultation by the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), would increase fees by more than 400% for some services. For ex...From the archive
October 12, 2011
Miljoenengift voor Wagenings Phytophthora onderzoek
Het Wageningen Universiteits Fonds (WUF) heeft een toezegging voor een donatie van 2,5 miljoen euro ontvangen van een particulier persoon. De gever, die anoniem wil blijven, schenkt de middelen voor fundamenteel onderzoek naar de aardappelziekte en naa...From the archive
October 12, 2011
Sclerotinia in aardappel: speuren naar sporen
Afgelopen zomer heeft een perceel aardappelen dat zwaar werd aangetast door de schimmelziekte Sclerotinia de pers gehaald. De teler had nooit eerder last van deze ziekte en ook in de omgeving (veenkoloniën) komt de ziekte niet voor.From the archive
October 12, 2011
Pepsico (Frito-Lay) grows worldwide snack volume
PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) today reported growth in volume, net revenue, operating profit and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2011 driven by top-line gains across its worldwide snacks and beverage businesses and from the acquisition of Wimm-...From the archive
October 12, 2011
First ever Kettle Brand National TV Campaign to start Sunday
Diamond Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND) today announced that the first ever television campaign for the Kettle Brand will launch on Sunday, October 16th during Sunday Night Football and will also air during the opening game of the World Series on Wednesday, ...From the archive
October 12, 2011
Pesticide from potato farm sickens driver, neighbor.
Two people were sickened this morning by a pesticide being used at a potato farm off Route 5 in the Town of Batavia, Genesee County officials said. Shortly before 8 a.m., a truck driver delivering materials to a business at 2975 Route 5 began sufferin...From the archive
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October 11, 2011
Aardappelen 90% gerooid
De aardappeloogst in Nederland is grotendeels achter de rug. Naar schatting is begin week 41 ca. 90% gerooid. Op de zwaardere grond zullen er nog een paar “verdwaalde” percelen en hoekjes moeten worden gerooid, op de lichtere (zand)grond zal is dat nog...From the archive
October 11, 2011
Prince Edward Island Potatoes Will Power Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Moyse
Heather Moyse, Olympic Gold Medalist in Women’s Bobsleigh and native of Summerside, PEI, has embarked on a pursuit of excellence to represent Canada at the elite level in a third national sport. PEI Potatoes will accompany her on this journey. Currentl...From the archive
October 11, 2011
One potato, two potato ... All about growing 55 disease-free potatoes and more
Whether mashed, hashed, baked, boiled, fried or dried, potatoes are the leading vegetable crop in the United States. Now, two Cornell faculty members -- and one of their dads -- have joined forces to publish 'The Complete Potato Grower's Guide: What Every Grower and Gardener Needs to KnowFrom the archive
October 11, 2011
Zebra Chip Finds Its Way to Idaho’s Potato Fields
A potato pest from points south has reached Idaho, University of Idaho Extension specialists with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences confirmed this week. It was reported last month in Oregon and Washington.From the archive
October 11, 2011
Indonesian Farmers protest against potato imports
On Tuesday, a group of farmers protested in front of the Trade Ministry in Jakarta against the arrival of imported potatoes that they say were having a detrimental impact on sales of homegrown produce. “We urge the government to revoke the potato impo...From the archive
October 11, 2011
United Biscuits to relaunch Skips and Nik Naks brands
United Biscuits UK, a leading manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes, is re-launching its Skips and Nik Naks brands. Both ranges will feature distinctive new packaging and add new flavours to their ranges to boost sales for retailers. Available to...From the archive