Potato News

Potato farmers have been hit by rising costs and bad weather affecting harvests. Robert Strathern, of Fairfields Farm at Wormingford, near Colchester, described a wet spring that delayed the harvest, making it a 'race against the clock and the weather.'

As of October 2024, 12 new potato varieties were added to the State Register of Plant Varieties Suitable for Distribution in Ukraine during 2024. Four of these varieties are of French selection, four are German, and four are Dutch.

RPE, a trusted leader in the fresh produce industry has announced the launch of its new comprehensive sweet potato program, tailored to meet growing market demands while maximizing efficiency for retail partners. 

Restrain, a supplier of sprout inhibition systems for potatoes in commercial storage based on ethylene, has announced the appointment of Yotam Guetta as the company’s new Head of Technology.

The UK's leading potato sprout control technology provider has added two new features to its system. Biofresh Safestore now offers a CO2 monitor and Pulsed Start functionality on its ethylene potato sprout suppressant system.

The Hotraco group is acquired by Munters. Mooij Agro, supplier of potato storage solutions, is part of the Hotraco Group.

La adaptación al clima y los suelos sumado a las resistencias naturales para patologías locales hace que sean una gran opción, sobre todo para la agricultura orgánica y familiar.

Varias localidades de la región de Huánuco se verán beneficiadas por 50 toneladas de semilla de papa nativa para estimular la producción.

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed seven new members to its organization since the first quarter of 2024. RPE, LLC becomes the third member of the Fresh Marketer Sector to join PSA, and will be offering access to PSAs annual on-farm self-assessment.

Intralox unveiled their latest innovation, ZeroSplice technology, to offer food processors a reliable alternative to splicing their belts. ZeroSplice technology enables food processors to connect ThermoDrive belting sections quickly and easily without field splicing.

Tras el fin de las lluvias en la provincia de Tucumán se retomó la cosecha y los precios de la papa cayeron a menos de la mitad.

Será en Los Mochis durante la última semana de noviembre y convocará a los distintos actores del sector productivo.

Tomra Food presented a variety of products at Fruit Attraction in Madrid and strengthened its commitment to Spain.

Sustainable farming is making headlines after researchers discovered a unique connection between organic farming and carbon storage in soil, according to an article posted on Phys.org.

John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) has initiated a voluntary takeover offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. (Marel). Although a formal approval of the takeover is still pending, a blueprint of the future organisational structure for the combined company has already been released.

GB Potatoes has been welcomed participation from all in the potato supply chain, including growers, packers, processors, seed growers, research organisations, independent advisors, and ancillary businesses.

Flikweert Vision celebrates the production of the 200th Quality Grader, just three years after the first machine was launched on the market. The optical sorter - initially developed for unwashed potatoes - has evolved into a versatile solution that can now also sort onions and washed potatoes.

It's that time of year again—the leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and Halloween is creeping up on them. Kellanova's brands are ready to help you dive into the season filled with pumpkins, costumes, and all things cozy.