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Neiker for news
March 14, 2012
La Sociedad Newco promovida por el Instituto Neiker Tecnalia libera tres nuevas variedades de papas en España
La Sociedad Newco promovida por el centro de investigación Neiker Tecnalia saca tres nuevas variedades de patatas. Con este proyecto de investigación, enmarcado en un sector tradicional de Álava como es la producción de patata de siembra, se pretende c...
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Nieuwe ggo aardappelproef in Wetteren, maar zonder Fortuna
March 05, 2012
Nieuwe ggo aardappelproef in Wetteren, maar zonder Fortuna
In het Belgische Wetteren wordt dit jaar opnieuw een ggo-aardappelproefveld aangelegd. De Fortuna-lijn van BASF wordt echter uitgesloten. Op die manier zijn alleen wetenschappelijke instellingen betrokken bij het onderzoek. Dat is één van de voorwaarde...
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March 05, 2012
UK potato crop at risk from aggressive new disease
An aggressive strain of disease is a major threat to the country’s potato industry, a leading researcher has warned.
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What's in potato peels?
February 29, 2012
Teagasc applying to field test GM potatoes as part of EU Research Study
Teagasc are applying to the EPA for a licence to undertake a series of field studies using GM potatoes resistant to potato late blight disease to determine the potential impact this technology could have on our ecosystems. As part of the 22 partner ‘A...
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February 29, 2012
Research team creates intelligent potato scanner for QC
Researchers have unveiled a potato scanner that uses artificial intelligence to improve the quality-control process. The team from Lincoln University used off-the-shelf hardware and new software to build a low-cost system that identifies defects, dise...
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Susie Thompson Wins NPPGA Meritorious Service Award
February 26, 2012
Susie Thompson Wins NPPGA Meritorious Service Award
Asunta (Susie) Thompson is the winner of the 2012 NPPGA Meritorious Service Award. It was presented to her at NPPGA's annual banquet. This comes on the heals of winning a Meritorious Service Award from the National Potato Council in January. Dr. Thom...
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USDA for news
February 26, 2012
US Potato research threatened by budget cuts
President Obama's budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 proposes cutting $700 million in the USDA's spending levels.The amount represents a 3 percent cut from FY 2012 USDA spending levels.
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EFSA: no adverse effects of cultivation GM Amflora potato
February 26, 2012
EFSA: no adverse effects of cultivation GM Amflora potato
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on the Post-Market Environmental Monitoring (PMEM) report for the 2010 cultivation season of the genetically modified Amflora potato.
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Largo Foods (Mr Tayto) announces further expansion
February 25, 2012
Largo Foods (Tayto) receives grant for equipment and R&D
In Ireland, the government have committed grant assistance in excess of half a million euro to Gaoth Dobhair based Largo Food Exports Ltd. The funds will be used to update equipment and for research and development into new products to be produced in ...
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February 21, 2012
Snyder's-Lance Inc. Announces New Research and Development Center
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), today announced the construction of a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The center, located near one of the Company's largest bakeries, will research, develop and enhanc...
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February 20, 2012
Potato Promotions Group to encourage Irish Consumers to eat potatoes
In Ireland, a Potato Promotions Group is to be established to plan and implement a major marketing initiative over the next three to five years, which will address consumer perceptions about potatoes and drive demand. New research shows that almost tw...
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February 19, 2012
Reducing salt in crisps without affecting the taste
Food scientists have found a way of measuring how we register the saltiness of crisps which could lead to new ways of producing healthier crisps — without losing any of the taste. The research by scientists at The University of Nottingham could lead to...
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