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March 02, 2010
European Commission approves Amflora starch potato
Today the European Commission approved Amflora, BASF's genetically optimized starch potato, for commercial application in Europe. The potato can now be used for the production of industrial starch."After waiting for more than 13 years, we are de...From the archive
March 02, 2010
Europa aprueba cultivo de papa transgénica
La Comisión Europea (CE) aprobó hoy el cultivo en la Unión Europea (UE) de una variedad de patata genéticamente modificada, fabricada por la empresa alemana BASF, la primera autorización del tipo concedida en los últimos 12 años. La patata Amflora pod...From the archive
March 01, 2010
UK retailer Marks & Spencer commits to sustainable products
Marks &Spencer (M&S) announces a programme to be the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015, launching 80 major new commitments under M&S’ eco and ethical plan, Plan A. The new commitments will mean we ensure all M&S products becom...From the archive
February 26, 2010
Aardappeltelers McCain richten telersvereniging op
De Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond (NAV) neemt het initiatief voor het vormen van een telersvereniging van aardappeltelers die voor McCain telen. Daarmee pakt de akkerbouwvakbond de handschoen op die voorzitter Eric Delacour, voorzitter van de Franse tel...From the archive
February 24, 2010
Aviko overweegt winst te delen met aardappeltelers
Aviko overweegt om een deel van de winst te delen met de aardappeltelers. Het aardappelverwerkende bedrijf zoekt naar een geschikte vorm hiervoor.Dat zegt directeur Dick Zelhorst van Aviko Potato in een interview met het tijdschrift Aardappelwereld. ...From the archive
February 24, 2010
Euro Potato Special: The cost of potato production
The significant changes to cost of potato production for UK producers in the period 2007-2009, has left many potato growers questioning the pricing structure in North West Europe. Also, the ability of producers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands to...From the archive
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February 23, 2010
Carrefour to cut jobs, close stores in Belgium
Carrefour, the world's No. 2 retailer, said it would cut jobs and close stores in Belgium to restore profitability in the country amid intense competition from local rivals.The plan calls for cutting 1,672 jobs and closing 21 stores in Belgium by end-J...From the archive
February 22, 2010
International attention for British seed potatoes at Fruit Logistica
The Potato Council (PCL), a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), recorded 100 international enquiries about seed potatoes at their exhibit at this year’s record breaking Fruit Logistica exhibition (February 3rd to 5th...From the archive
February 21, 2010
Jaap Kodde van Flevostar Dronten over de Nederlandse aardappelmarkt: "Kwaliteit wordt niet gewaardeerd"
De situatie op de aardappelmarkt is volgens Jaap Kodde van aardappelgroothandel Flevostar Dronten momenteel ondoorzichtig. "Volgens tellingen kan de aanvoer uit het buitenland nog wel tegen gaan vallen. De vorst bepaalt de stemming. Uit berichten ...From the archive
February 19, 2010
Avebe schort aanvraag voor veldproef genaardappel op
Avebe dient geen nieuwe aanvragen in voor veldproeven met het genetisch veranderde aardappelras Modena.De reden is dat de bestaande aanvragen nog steeds niet zijn gehonoreerd.Avebe voert een aantal jaren veldproeven uit met het genetisch veranderde aar...From the archive
February 17, 2010
Greenvale AP reveals plans to install wind turbine at Fenland factory
Potato supplier Greenvale AP has revealed plans to install a wind turbine at its factory in Fenland.Plans have been submitted to Fenland District Council for a temporary 60-metre tall wind mast at the Flood's Ferry factory, near Doddington.A spokesman...From the archive
February 16, 2010
Plimsoll: Acquisition opportunities in the UK potato sector
According to Plimsoll Publishing Ltd, the UK’s leading financial research company, 43 of the top 264 businesses in the UK Potatoes industry are woefully exposed to being snapped up as a “bargain acquisition”. Their research suggests companies that have...From the archive
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February 12, 2010
Ringrot aangetroffen in Nederland;aardappelen zijn in België geteeld
De consumptieaardappelen waar de Plantenziektenkundige Dienst (PD) ringrot heeft aangetroffen, zijn in België geteeld door een akkerbouwer uit Noord-Holland, die ook pootgoed voor eigen gebruik heeft geteeld.From the archive
February 11, 2010
Blight resistant GM potato testing planned in the UK
Scientists in Norfolk hope to start field trials in May of a genetically modified potato resistant to blight if they can get government approval.The disease, which can wipe out whole harvests, costs the worldwide potato industry £3.5bn a year. Scientis...From the archive
February 08, 2010
Fruit Logistica sees record participation
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2010 underscored its position as a leading global trade fair for the fresh produce sector with a comprehensive overview of the market, the presence of all key decision makers in the industry, and a record number of exhibitors and visitors.
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February 08, 2010
HZPC's potato taste concept Pommonde® rewarded second place in the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
Last Friday the Pommonde® taste concept was rewarded second place at the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award in Berlin.From the archive
February 04, 2010
La Patata Temprana de Andalucía cumple su décimo aniversario en Fruit Logistica 2010
El décimo aniversario ha coincidido con la presentación de la nueva imagen de campaña para promocionar la exportación de la patata temprana en los mercados europeos. Con el eslogan de campaña "Todo a su tiempo", el sector de productores y ex...From the archive
February 03, 2010
Compensation deal agreed for Irish potato farmers hit by cold snap
A compensation package was tonight revealed for farmers whose crops were damaged during the cold snap.Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith said potato and vegetable growers who suffered significant losses because of frost in January could recoup some fu...From the archive
