News on The Potato Supply Chain

It is widely understood that traceability is important for food safety, but less well known that traceability can also help food producers and processors improve profitability.
May 23, 2019
Why Traceability in Food Production and Processing is also a Profit Opportunity
End-to-end traceability in the food supply chain can do more than safeguard against potential disasters, particularly at the processing stage. Geoff Furniss, Head of BBC Technologies within TOMRA, explains how.
Eric Delimbeuf en MedFEL 2018 (Cortesía: FreshPlaza)
May 22, 2019
France: 'We do a lot of research to find the best early potatoes'
The company La Rebelle specializes in the early potato of the island of Ré, which is harvested from April to August.
Over 200,000 farmers grow potatoes in Cameroon, mostly smallholders and very predominately women. (Courtesy: Business in Cameroon)
May 21, 2019
Potato production in Cameroon mostly in the West and North-west regions
Potato production in Cameroon is dominated by the west and northwest regions, data from GIZ’s Green Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector project (GIZ-Procisa) showed.
Many European countries, not only the Netherlands, are running out of table potatoes. (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 17, 2019
Empty European table potato market is very unusual for the start of May
Wim van der Ree, the Director at Nedato, a Dutch potato cooperative, about early switch to import potatoes, after he visited his Spanish suppliers last week...
Massimo Cristiani (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 17, 2019
Italian potato consortium increasingly working together
The Emilia Romagna potato segment is finally working as a system as Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità l'Op regionale Agripat and Consorzio Patata di Bologna Dop organised a collective stand at Macfrut.
U.S. potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year. (Courtesy: Potato News Today)
May 17, 2019
United States Potato Export sales trending up, despite trade wars
United States potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year.
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At this time, with the transition from potatoes for storage to new potatoes, the sector's prospects are optimal.
(Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 16, 2019
Start of a good campaign in Spain for new and processing potatoes
At this time, with the transition from potatoes for storage to new potatoes, the sector's prospects are optimal.
Potatoes now worth one billion (NZD) dollars to New Zealand economy
May 16, 2019
Potatoes now worth one billion dollars to New Zealand economy
The Latest Potatoes New Zealand Industry Volumes & Values
China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)
May 16, 2019
China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs
As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.
Tong Engineering is now distributor in the United Kingdom for the HAWE-KUW 2000 root crop transfer trailer from renowned German manufacturer HAWE Wester.
May 16, 2019
Tong is now distributor for the HAWE-KUW 2000 field trailer in the United Kingdom
Leading vegetable handling equipment specialist Tong Engineering is now distributor in the United Kingdom for the HAWE-KUW 2000 root crop transfer trailer from renowned German manufacturer HAWE Wester.
En las Islas Canarias crecen las últimas herederas directas de las papas traídas de América por los españoles y las únicas que sobreviven en el viejo mundo. Una cosecha de algunas azucenas negras (Cortesía: El País)
May 15, 2019
The oldest potatoes in Europe are grown in Tenerife
The last direct descendants in Europe of the potatoes brought directly from America by the conquistadors are grown in the Canaries. These potatoes have evocative names, like 'black lily' and stand out for their sweet flavor.
A team of biochemists at FAU led by Prof. Dr. Uwe Sonnewald have discovered why potato plants form significantly lower numbers of tubers or sometimes none at all at higher temperatures. The authors of the study from FAU (from left): PD Dr. Sophia Sonnewal
May 15, 2019
Breakthrough research: potatoes can grow at high temperatures
If there’s one thing potato plants don’t like, it’s heat. If the temperature is too high, potato plants form significantly lower numbers of tubers or sometimes none at all. Biochemists at FAU have now discovered the reason why.
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Congress 2019 The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food. (Courtesy: Europatat)
May 13, 2019
Europatat Congress 2019 - Main speakers confirmed!
The Europatat 2019 Congress, co-organised by the Norwegian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers (NFGF) and Europatat, will take place in Oslo (Norway) from 12 to 14 June 2019. Under the slogan 'The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food'
Red potato harvest in Pearsall, TX (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 13, 2019
Harvest begins for Texas potato crop
Black Gold Farms started harvest of the 2019 fresh crop of Texas colored potatoes earlier this week. According to the company, the first run fields have indicated that the quality will be better than ever.
Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN)-infested roots under high magnification. Cysts, the bodies of female nematodes containing nematode eggs, are initially yellow and darken with age.
Courtesy: Pests and Diseases Image Library (PaDil) Australia
May 13, 2019
Analysis of historical specimens shows single origin of Australian Potato Cyst Nematodes
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are quarantine soilborne pests that damage potatoes around the world, stunting plants and reducing yields.
Het hoofdkantoor van aardappelzetmeelcooperatie Avebe in Veendam
May 11, 2019
Potato starch manufacturer Avebe concludes a notable campaign
At the end of April, the last potatoes were delivered to Avebe in Gasselternijveen. Extreme drought and warm weather resulted in an exceptional potato campaign.
Since the humble precursor to modern potato first domesticated in Peru 10,000 years ago, the tuber has branched off into thousands of different varieties. (Courtesy: Cultivate Michigan)
May 10, 2019
Blending potato varieties on the rise
Since the humble precursor to modern potato first domesticated in Peru 10,000 years ago, the tuber has branched off into thousands of different varieties.
Vegetable Processing Plant: Correctional Services PS Zeinab Hussein, Nyandarua Deputy Governor Cecilia Mbuthia, Lands executive Lawrence Mukundi, Agriculture executive James Karitu and Finance counterpart Mary Mugwanja at the site.
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May 10, 2019
Potato processing factory to be built at Ol Kalou, Kenya
A potato and vegetable processing plant will be built soon in Ol Kalou town. The factory, a collaboration of the Department of Correctional Services and Nyandarua county government, will mitigate post-harvest losses ...

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