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June 21, 2011
Lawyer potato farmer jailed in Lebanon calls for charges in Canada
A lawyer for a New Brunswick potato farmer jailed in Lebanon is calling on the federal justice minister to charge his client.From the archive
June 20, 2011
Weather could put dent in 2011 US potato crop
Summer potato supplies will be short, but they should be sufficient to fill retail shelves until fall harvests begin.From the archive
June 20, 2011
No bumper potato crop in Ireland this year
There is unlikely to be a repeat of the bumper potato harvest last year which saw exports to Russia for the first time.From the archive
June 19, 2011
Nederlandse aardappelexport zal dit seizoen boven de 1 miljoen ton uitkomen
De totale Nederlandse export van consumptie- en industrieaardappelen zal dit seizoen ruim boven de 1 miljoen ton uitkomen.From the archive
June 19, 2011
Uitbreiding aardappelareaal in de Verenigde Staten
Volgens het NAPMN (North American Potato Market News) zal het areaal van de hoofdoogst in Amerika met 6,3% toenemen t.o.v. 2010. Naar verwachting zal het totale areaal uitkomen op 380.000 hectare tegen 357.500 hectare in 2010. Het areaal van de hoofdo...From the archive
June 19, 2011
Nick Vermont (McCain Foods) and Rick Bourne (Asda) to speak at East Midlands Potato Day
McCain Foods regional CEO Nick Vermont and Asda category director Rick Bourne will be speaking at this year’s East Midlands Potato Day offering industry delegates a unique opportunity to hear about recent developments in the processing and fresh sectors.From the archive
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June 19, 2011
Big increase in potato acreage in the United States
United Potato Growers of America sponsored a conference last week in Bloomington, MN to discuss the transition from the summer to fall crop. The meeting was open to all growers and shippers including non-United members.From the archive
June 18, 2011
Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes launched Family Photo Contest
Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes launched the "My Happy Hungry Jack Family Photo Contest"(United States Only).From the archive
June 18, 2011
Australian imports of vegetables from China tripled in the past 10 years.
In response to data that Australian imports of vegetables have tripled between 2000 and 2010 AUSVEG spokesperson Andrew White today warned this increase poses a threat to the Australian vegetable industry and the community.From the archive
June 17, 2011
Aardappelverwerking in Nederland: 285.500 ton verwerkt in mei
In Nederland werden in de maand mei 285.500 ton aardappelen verwerkt tot consumptieproducten. Dat is 12.400 ton (4.5%) meer dan in mei 2010 (273.100 ton).From the archive
June 17, 2011
Barcelona, een nieuw aardappelras van TPC
Harm Kannegieter en The Potato Company (TPC) te Emmeloord zijn erin geslaagd om een veelbelovende nieuw aardappelras te kweken.From the archive
June 16, 2011
Potato Yields need to improve
Potato yields need to make a stepped increase to cope with global demand, declared Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) chief scientistFrom the archive
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June 16, 2011
Potandon Produce Announces Winners Potato Lover's Month Display Contest
Potandon Produce has announced the winner of its Idaho Potato Lovers Month Display ContestFrom the archive
June 16, 2011
Idaho potato growers oppose use of 'Potatoes -- Goodness Unearthed' at retail level
Idaho Potato Commission board members unanimously voted June 15 to oppose the U.S. Potato Board's use of a national retail trademark at the retail level.From the archive
June 16, 2011
Un producto natural elimina dos compuestos cancerígenos de los alimentos horneados y fritos
Un equipo de investigadores del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha patentado un producto que reduce en un 80% la formación de acrilamida en algunos alimentos y en un 98% la de hidroximetilfurfural, dos compuestos potencialmente c...From the archive
June 15, 2011
Minder stengels bij aardappelen
Uit rassenproeven s gebleken dat de rassen dit jaar, als gevolg van de droogte, gemiddeld 0,4 à 1 stengel per struik minder ontwikkeld hebben in vergelijking met vorig jaar.From the archive
June 15, 2011
Zilte aardappel is antwoord op klimaatverandering
De langdurige droogte en verzilting van landbouwgrond zal geen probleem meer voor akkerbouwers zijn. From the archive
June 15, 2011
Potandon's Arizona potato operations in full swing
Potato operations for Potandon Produce are in full swing at the company's key packing facility in Arizona, owned by Pinto Creek Co.From the archive