News on Potatoes at home from Europe

July 02, 2019

CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.

July 01, 2019

Big Potatoes: The History of Potatoes in Poland

Potatoes are quite popular in Poland. The potato has found its way into the hearts, minds, and onto the plates of Poles everywhere.

May 30, 2019

Potatoes: Facts and Preservation

The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) plant is native to Upper Peru and northeastern Bolivia. There, under adverse conditions, the ancient Incas domesticated the plant in large terraces like the ones at Machu Pichu.

February 15, 2019

De Aardappelhoeve introduces a convenience potato product targeting a younger generation

The Belgian potato company De Aardappelhoeve has introduced a new convenience concept during last week's Fruit Logistica. The potato product is targeting a younger generation.

January 28, 2019

Chefs que revalorizan la cocina de producto

Para brindar el mayor bienestar con sus ingredientes, contar historias del viñedo o estimular el mapa neuronal, los cocineros de alta gastronomía exploran en su entorno.

January 21, 2019

Tenerife lleva a 'Madrid Fusión' su mejor gastronomía

La isla de Tenerife (España) acudió a este congreso que se realiza anualmente y mostró la originalidad y calidad de su cocina. Fue representada por los principales productos de su gastronomía y la calidad de sus cocineros.

October 18, 2018

En busca de la mejor receta para cocinar papa en Marte

Es un concurso organizado por el INTA-España junto con la Fundación Albireo. El reto va dirigido a los profesionales culinarios: conseguir una receta con papa, “sencilla, energética que genere pocos residuos” y que sea posible cocinar en Marte.

August 04, 2018

De cómo la papa 'apaciguó' a Europa y la salvó del hambre

La creían venenosa, desconfiaban de su aspecto y de algunos incómodos efectos digestivos. Pero un hombre, Antoine Parmentier, se consagró a propagandizar sus virtudes. Finalmente popular, este producto americano, exótico, se convirtió en la base de la dieta.

January 17, 2018

Dear Britain, you are cutting your roast potatoes all wrong...

In October chef Heston Blumenthal revealed his top tips for achieving roasties that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, every time. However, according to students from Edge Hotel School at the University of Essex, Blumenthal has been cutting his spuds all wrong.

Ullucu import and cultivation poses biosecurity risk for potato: DEFRA advice

December 18, 2017

Ulluco import and cultivation poses biosecurity risk for potato: DEFRA advice

Following an investigation by the Animal and Plant Health Agency earlier this year, it has been confirmed that ulluco tubers imported into the UK from a number of different sources were infected by harmful viruses, highlighting that there is uncertainty about the disease status of this crop in general.

November 12, 2017

Tesco brings back Italian New Potatoes for the seventh year

Solely supplied by Branston, Italian new potatoes are returning to Tesco for the seventh consecutive year, to keep pace with the increasing demand for fresh seasonal new potatoes.

October 23, 2017

La papa es el tercer cultivo en importancia en Tenerife (España)

El cultivo de la papa recupera poco a poco el protagonismo perdido en las últimas décadas. Hoy se sitúa como tercero en importancia en la isla de Tenerife, por detrás de la viña y del plátano. Así lo han expresado los organizadores de "Papeando por Tenerife - La riqueza de la papa"., una iniciativa gastronómica organizada por la Asociación de Servicios Integrales Empresarial de Canarias (ASIEC) y la Federación Empresarial Canaria de Ocio y Restaurantes (Fecao).

October 09, 2017

Nederland is heel goed in friet

Op Zaterdag 7 oktober was in het Groningse Hornhuizen het Aardappelfeest, georganiseerd door vrijwilligers. Met eten, cultuur en sprekers, onder wie Jan van Hoogen.

September 12, 2017

España: Foro gastronómico de la papa reunirá a cocineros nacionales y extranjeros

El Recinto Ferial de Tenerife acogerá los días 26 y 27 de octubre (jueves y viernes) el primer Foro Gastronómico Internacional de la Papa, que nace con periodicidad bienal y contará con en su primera edición con la presencia de más de una veintena de cocineros.

July 10, 2017

Today's Google Doodle celebrates Potato Processing Pioneer Eva Ekeblad

Today's Google Doodle celebrates the Swedish Potato Processing Pioneer Eva Ekeblad (1724-86) on the 293rd anniversary of her birth.

May 06, 2017

C. Meijer's Jazzy baby potatoes see strong growth

The Jazzy baby potato from C. Meijer does not need to be peeled. This variety, introduced seven years ago by the Dutch breeder, just needs to be washed. Jazzy baby potatoes can also be served after only ten minutes of cooking.

January 31, 2017

BayPack Obst offers unique packaging for potatoes

In the search for unique, customer- and environmentally friendly packaging, German packaging company BayPack Obst, developed a new display box suitable for the sale and storage of potatoes.

September 14, 2016

Strict Potato labeling in Hungary mandates inclusion of variety and cooking-type

According to information from the press office of the Agricultural Ministry, a new mandatory labelling regulation applies, starting September, to all potatoes sold in Hungary, whether packaged or sold in bulk.

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