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Amazon recently announced its first Amazon Go Store in Seattle, now open for its own staff. Early 2017 the Amazon Go store will open to the general public
December 20, 2016
The future of the grocery store: Amazon Go?
Earlier this month Amazon introduced its new grocery store concept Amazon Go. Amazon Go is a new kind of store with no checkout required.
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Washington State University (WSU) scientist Mark Pavek and two Tri-State potato research colleagues check out new potato varieties in a WSU research field.
November 29, 2016
McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet
In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State Program
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Key Technology opens a new customer visit center - The Innovation and Solutions Center - in Hasselt, Belgium
November 16, 2016
Key Technology Opens New Innovation and Solutions Center in Hasselt, Belgium
Key Technology strengthens support of European food processors with the opening of a new customer visit center – The Innovation and Solutions Center – in Hasselt, Belgium.
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Potatoes in the market
November 15, 2016
Rastrean la evolución del cultivo de la patata en los Andes precolombinos
Un grupo de investigadores han descubierto a través de restos de almidones las pruebas botánicas que muestran cómo fue la evolución del cultivo de la patata en los Andes en la época precolombina, según un estudio publicado en el número de esta semana de la revista PNAS.
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Scientists at Cornell University have developed an electric capacitance measurement that is able to predict the root mass of willow shrubs and trees (left). However, they hint it may helpful for tubers (right) and root crops as well.
November 10, 2016
Method developed to predict root mass of willow shrubs may be helpful for potato crop as well
Scientists at Cornell University have developed an electric capacitance measurement that is able to predict the root mass of shrubs and trees. What's more, they hint it may helpful for tubers and root crops as well
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Potato consumption in Cambodia continues to rise.
October 30, 2016
As potato consumption increases, Cambodia opens first research center
With potato consumption continuing to rise in Cambodia, the Agriculture Ministry unveiled last month a USD 200,000 research center it hopes will research and develop potato varieties most suited to the country.
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From left to right: Michael Murphy ’17; Kathryn Boor, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; State Sen. Thomas O’Mara, R, C-Big Flats; Melanie Wickham, executive director of Empire State Potato Growers and Walter DeJ
October 20, 2016
Cornell University receives state grant to upgrade Golden Nematode Lab
Cornell University receives $1.2 million of new state funding to upgrade the Federal Golden Nematode Lab
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Pulsemaster's new Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) system Solidus can be used for the assessment of the effects of PEF on intact whole potatoes for the production of French Fries, chips (crisps) and potato specialties
October 19, 2016
Pulsed Electric Field for French Fries and Chips: Quantify your benefits with Solidus
Pulsemaster's new Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) system Solidus can be used for the assessment of the effects of PEF on intact whole potatoes for the production of French Fries, chips (crisps) and potato specialties
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Het nieuwe Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) systeem Solidus van Pulsemaster kan worden ingezet voor het bepalen van de effecten van PEF op hele aardappelen voor het maken van frites, chips en aardappelspecialiteiten.
October 18, 2016
Pulsed Electric Field voor Friet en Chips: kwantificeer de voordelen met Solidus
Pulsemaster BV uit Bladel introduceert een opmerkelijk effectief nieuw Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) batch systeem op pilot schaal onder de merknaam Solidus. Dit systeem kan worden ingezet voor het bepalen van de effecten van PEF op hele aardappelen voor het maken van frites, chips en aardappelspecialiteiten.
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AHDB Potatoes' Seed Industry Event focuses on the issues that matter for those involved in seed potatoes and right down the supply chain.
October 11, 2016
Blackleg and Brexit under the Spotlight at AHDB Potatoes Seed Industry Event
AHDB Potatoes will use this year’s Seed Industry Event on 3 November to review the industry’s current approach to controlling blackleg. The biennial conference, held this year in St Andrews, will also provide growers with an insight into the potential impact of Brexit, and scope out the potato market, both at home and abroad.
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Farmers harvesting Qingshu 9 potato in China (Courtesy: K.Xie/CIP)
September 15, 2016
Potato variety ‘Qingshu 9’ a success story in China and beyond
Potato breeders at the International Potato Center (CIP) strive to develop marketable, resilient varieties with resistance to viruses and late blight that can be grown in an array of environments. An example...
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A baked Potato. Potatoes are generally considered a carbohydrate-rich food.
September 08, 2016
Salty, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Umami, and... Starchy?
Scientists have found evidence that humans can pick up a sixth taste associated with carbohydrate-rich foods. The findings might explain why we love such starchy foods so much.
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Dr. Yves Leclerc, Director of Agronomy for McCain Foods, North America (inset), with a Resson drone used to gather information on the growing potato crop.
September 06, 2016
How McCain Foods Uses Big Data
Big data was something McCain Foods discovered by chance. 'What happened really was we have some research projects and those projects appeared to be in the realm of big data,' says Leclerc, who will be speaking at the Big Data Congress in Saint John, New Brunswick next month.
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The research planned at the new research site in Winkler involves Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes and Carrots. (Picture courtesy: Wisegeek)
September 04, 2016
Governments of Manitoba and Canada invest in new Potato, Sweet Potato and Carrot research site
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have invested more than $210,000 in a new vegetable research site near Winkler, focused on improving yields, developing new varieties and creating opportunities for potato, sweet potato and carrot growers.
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Part of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) website homepage, providing insight in the activities of APRE.
August 23, 2016
How Potatoes USA is restructuring the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE)
During the Potatoes USA Summer Meeting held in Seattle August 10, it was announced that the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) has been restructured in an effort to minimize overhead costs and expand research on potato nutrition.
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Thorsten Müller, CEO at Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions (left) and Johannes Wick, CEO Grains & Food at Bühler AG (right), sign the R&D cooperation between Bühler and Bosch at the occasion of the Bühler Networking Days.
August 22, 2016
Bosch and Bühler strengthen research cooperation
Bühler and Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions agreed to expand their existing successful collaboration for increased innovation and market launches, further leveraging the opportunities of the Internet of Things. New products are expected for 2017.
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Lamb Weston's new Innovation Center in Richland, with co-creation spaces, fully functioning kitchens and a pilot line. (Courtesy: Fisher Construction Group)
August 22, 2016
A closer look at Lamb Weston's new Innovation Center
Earlier this year, Lamb Weston's opened its new Innovation Center in Richland, with co-creation spaces, fully functioning kitchens and a pilot line. The interior was designed by Lamb Westons design agency, Williams Murray Hamm brand agency (WMH), also responsible for Lamb Weston's new global branding
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Potato Field on Prince Edward Island near the coast.
August 20, 2016
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry to improve marketable yield, profitability and sustainability in 'Enhanced Agronomy Initiative'
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Cavendish Farms, and the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have announced the creation of the 'Enhanced Agronomy Initiative'.
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