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October 25, 2019
Joe Don Zetzsche to lead 2019-2020 PMA Board of Directors
Anaheim, Calif. – The 2019-2020 Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board of Directors took office October 17th during PMA’s 2019 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in Anaheim, California, USA.
October 24, 2019
Schaap-Holland BV: 'There's always room for new French-fry varieties, as long as it's a 2.0 or 3.0 version.'
Dirk Stellingwerf, Schaap-Holland BV, Biddinghuizen: ‘There’s always room for new French-fry varieties, as long as it’s a 2.0 or 3.0 version of existing ones. The demand for this is growing especially now...'
October 23, 2019
Potato as effective as carbohydrate gels for boosting athletic performance, study finds
Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels and boosting performance in trained athletes, scientists report.
October 23, 2019
Boyacá pide proteger a productores nacionales ante posible ingreso de papa congelada de UE
Según el gobernador de Boyacá, Carlos Amaya, ante dicha pretensión del viejo continente de ingresar el producto sin arancel se afectaría directamente a los campesinos boyacenses.
October 23, 2019
Revive disputa comercial entre la UE y Colombia por las papas fritas
Los aranceles a las importaciones de papas fritas congeladas que impuso Colombia a Bélgica, Holanda y Alemania generaron una molestia en la Unión Europea.
October 23, 2019
Javier Meléndez: 'El agricultor tiene que obtener rentabilidad con la patata para que la siga cultivando'
A punto de que finalice la campaña de patata en Castilla y León, Patatas Meléndez, empresa líder en España en este sector, estima que este año ha procesado un 12% más de este tubérculo que la campaña de 2018.
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October 22, 2019
Potato Industry on Export Fast-track
Backed overwhelmingly by industry, the Potato Growers Association of Western Australia (PGAWA) is moving forward to establish an export entity by May 2020.
October 22, 2019
National Potato Council updates trade situations with Japan, Mexico and China
President Donald Trump formally signed the U.S.-Japan-Free Trade Agreement on Oct. 6. This agreement locks in tariff benefits with Japan that were previously negotiated under the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement but lost when the U.S. failed to ratify
October 21, 2019
Greg Donald appointed to board of World Potato Congress
World Potato Congress recently announced that Greg Donald has joined its Board of Directors. Greg Donald has been the General Manager of the PEI Potato Board since 2009.
October 16, 2019
Polish potato season very challenging, shortages made imports necessary
The drought last summer has had a big impact on the European potato season. These challenges were also felt in Poland, as traders had to import potatoes to be able to meet the domestic demand.
October 16, 2019
El sector de la patata busca alternativas para quitar los ojos al tubérculo
La jornada técnica que inauguró la Festa da Pataca de Coristanco abordó temas como la retirada del mercado de productos como Clorprofam o Diquat o cómo el brexit afectará a los productores de toda España.
October 16, 2019
Los exportadores de patatas tendrán un gran problema si sigue adelante la prohibición del clorprofam
La prohibición de la UE del uso del antigerminativo clorprofam es desastrosa para los exportadores holandeses de patatas, según comenta Teun Paarlberg, de la exportadora holandesa G. Sevenhuysen VOF. Sponsored Content 
October 15, 2019
Spudnik Equipment acquires STC Trailers
Spudnik Equipment Company has reached an agreement to buy STC Trailers, according to a recent press release. Terms were not disclosed. Both companies are headquartered in Blackfoot, Idaho. The acquisition will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020.
October 14, 2019
Side Delights Launches 'Grown Where It Matters' Multimedia Campaign at PMA Fresh Summit
Side Delights® announced today a cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) video and podcast-based program that invites consumers to step into our potato fields and experience for themselves why our potatoes are 'Grown Where it Matters'.
October 14, 2019
Researchers using advanced imaging to detect blight in potatoes
Researchers in the WARF Accelerator program are using advanced imaging technology to detect late blight in potatoes, which famously led to the Irish potato famine in the mid-nineteenth century.
October 12, 2019
Codex Alimentarius approves global trade standard for ware potatoes proposed by India
Draft quality standards for ware potatoes proposed to the Codex Alimentarius Commission by India during its recent meeting in Mexico, were approved and will apply to global trade in potatoes
October 12, 2019
University of Maine has officially opened its new greenhouse
The University of Maine at Presque Isle marked the completion of its state-of-the-art, four-season Zillman Family Greenhouse with an official opening and dedication ceremony on Friday, Sept. 27.
October 11, 2019
Black Gold Farms finds an opportunity to increase shipping reliability with the launch of new company, Horizon Logistics LLC.
Horizon Logistics is a new company formed by the Halverson Family and Black Gold Farms. Headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D., Horizon Logistics is an independent, full service, asset-based transportation company serving Black Gold Farms.