News on The Potato Supply Chain

Kim Jong Un and his advisers are touring a new potato factory (starch) in Samjiyon, North Korea - near the Chinese border.
December 10, 2017
Kim Jong-un tours newly opened North Korean potato starch factory
Last week North Korea's State News Agency shared a number of pictures of Kim Jong Un touring a new potato factory in Samjiyon, near the Chinese border.
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The GRIMME PowerCombi Solution: the GRIMME RH Combi with integrated TOMRA FPS (Field Potato Sorter, here in blue)
December 05, 2017
GRIMME & TOMRA Join Forces To Offer Integrated Potato Grading & Sorting Solutions
GRIMME Group has joined forces with TOMRA, the global leader in food sorting solutions. The partnership will result in the industry-leading TOMRA FPS (Field Potato Sorter) being integrated into C to create the GRIMME PowerCombi solution.
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 Productores ecuatorianos enfrentan al tizón tardío usando una herramienta desarrollada por INIAP y CIP
December 04, 2017
Productores ecuatorianos enfrentan al tizón tardío usando una herramienta desarrollada por INIAP y CIP
Se trata de un juego de tres ruedas didácticas, a través del cual, productores y técnicos determinan cómo afrontar la enfermedad. En la decisión influyen las condiciones climáticas y el tiempo de la última aplicación.
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Cooperación técnica con Perú beneficiaría a productores de papa colombianos
December 04, 2017
Cooperación técnica con Perú beneficiaría a productores de papa colombianos
Para mejorar la calidad de sus cultivos, productores de siete municipios de la Provincia de Almeidas serán beneficiarios de un acuerdo de cooperación técnica entre la Gobernación de Cundinamarca y el Gobierno del Perú.
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Caribou Russet
December 04, 2017
Maine Potato Board happy about spud quality, new variety
After one of the most unique potato harvests in recent memory, Don Flannery, executive director of the Maine Potato Board, said Wednesday that he felt good about all the industry accomplished this year and was optimistic about year ahead.
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Puffin Produce grower Ian Elliot with his family
December 04, 2017
Aldi’s potato sales rocket in Wales
Aldi’s potato sales in Wales have risen by a third since the retailer began sales of Welsh potatoes five months ago, highlighting the popularity of homegrown produce in the country.
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AHDB is seeking 15 up-and-coming professionals with a passion for driving the potato industry forwards to join the 2018 Next Generation programme, launching in April next year.
December 04, 2017
BP2017 sees AHDB Potatoes Next Generation programme 2018 applications open
AHDB is seeking 15 up-and-coming professionals with a passion for driving the potato industry forwards to join the 2018 Next Generation programme, launching in April next year.
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Potato Breeder Solynta Secures Strong Financial Backing
December 04, 2017
Potato Breeder Solynta Secures Strong Financial Backing
Potato breeder Solynta announced the completion of a €16 million series B financing round by new investors Fortissimo Capital and Innovation Industries as well as existing investors.
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Las importaciones estarían afectando a la industria de la papa en Colombia
December 03, 2017
Las importaciones estarían afectando a la industria de la papa en Colombia
Por tal situación, antes de fin de año, se podrían estar dictando medidas cautelares contra los comercializadores que incurren en ‘dumping’ de producto precocido congelado.
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Potatoes USA met with the School District of LaCrosse, Wisconsin to test school foodservice recipes with the K-12 experts themselves.
November 30, 2017
Potatoes USA Organises First Ever School Foodservice Potato Recipe Testing Roadshow
Earlier this month representatives from Potatoes USA met with the School District of LaCrosse, Wisconsin to test school foodservice recipes with the K-12 experts themselves.
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Lanzan en Colombia una nueva variedad de papa criolla
November 29, 2017
Lanzan en Colombia una nueva variedad de papa criolla
La Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (Corpoica) lanzó la variedad Sol Andina para los departamentos de Cundinamarca y Boyacá. Sol Andina tiene un periodo vegetativo menor (de 110 a 120 días).que el de las variedades usadas comunmente.
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Nordes utiliza papas de las variedades Kennebec y Agria para elaborar un destilado de aroma sueave y elegante.
November 28, 2017
Empresa gallega produce por primera vez en España un vodka hecho con papas
Nordes utiliza papas de las variedades Kennebec y Agria para elaborar un destilado de aroma sueave y elegante.
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El exceso de producción en Francia y España hunde un 30% el precio de la papa en Galicia
November 27, 2017
El exceso de producción en Francia y España hunde un 30% el precio de la papa en Galicia
Muchos agricultores optan por almacenar la cosecha, que es de gran calidad. Prevén ponerla en el mercado dentro de unos meses cuando su valor vuelva a repuntar
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Despite the cancellation of the first day of Potato Europe (Wednesday) and the less then perfect weather on Thursday, the 270 exhibitors were able to welcome around 10,000 visitors, just on the Thursday (Courtesy: Rabobank)
November 27, 2017
How should the next Potato Europe be organised?
For the second time in a row, Potato Europe in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, has fallen through. And the consequences were extreme this year as the first day of the fair was cancelled. We look back with some of the exhibitors and people involved. And we look ahead, because what is going to happen in coming years?
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The University of Maine have introduced a number of potato varieties in recent years resulting from its breeding program, such as the Sebec, the Caribou Russet (AF3362-1) and the Easton
November 27, 2017
UMaine receives grant for potato breeding with focus on quality improvement and pest resistance
The USDA-NIFA has awarded a grant totaling $388,000 to the University of Maine to study potato breeding and improve quality and pest resistance in the eastern United States.
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Uruguay: Area sembrada de papa cae un 12% pero no tendrá un impacto relevante
November 22, 2017
Uruguay: Area sembrada de papa cae un 12% pero no tendrá un impacto relevante
El abastecimiento de papa sigue siendo suficiente, considerando que queda un buen stock del producto de la última zafra, y que pronto llegará al mercado la papa de primavera/verano.
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In Groningen, The Netherlands, Potato Starch Manufacturer Avebe is building a new Innovation Center. Avebe will move all Innovation related activities to this new building prior to summer 2018.
November 21, 2017
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe sets record performance price: 82 euros
Coöperatie Avebe achieved a performance price of more than 82 euros. This is almost 7% higher than last year, and a new record: the performance price has never exceeded the 80 euros threshold before.
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Breakdown of the carbon footprint of potatoes - grown in Europe in 2016, for processing (Courtesy: Lamb Weston Meijer)
November 21, 2017
Research: How can we increase fertilizer efficiency?
The government of Canada last week announced a $1.8 million investment in a research project at the University of British Columbia that includes the development of beneficial management practices for increasing the efficiency of fertilizer use in potatoes.
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