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September 09, 2011
België blijft hét land van Bintje
Bintje blijft voorlopig dé pijler van de Belgische aardappelteelt. Die boodschap kwam duidelijk naar voren tijdens de internationale aardappelbeurs Potato Europe, dit jaar in het Belgische Kain. Het bleek niet alleen uit de talrijke rassenproeven, wa...From the archive
September 08, 2011
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 Continues Growing
With less than a month until the doors open, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 (September 26–28;Las Vegas Convention Center) is still growing and is poised to break all show records, according to show owner and producer PMMI. PACK EXPO will occupy more than 65...From the archive
September 08, 2011
Minimum pack size divides Idaho potato industry
Sometimes size does matter, but not when consumers are buying bags of russet potatoes, according to research results presented at the Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention. “Consumers don’t see an issue here. If they want big potatoes, they buy ...From the archive
September 08, 2011
ConAgra Foods Recognized in Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading packaged food companies, today announced that it will be added for the first time to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America. One of the world's most recognizable sustain...From the archive
September 08, 2011
Aardappelbedrijfsleven Emmeloord start Potato Business School
Emmeloord staat bekend als 'aardappelhoofdstad van de wereld'. Al jaren bestond de behoefte bij betrokkenen om meer aandacht te geven aan die unieke positie. Dit heeft geleid tot het opzetten van de Potato Business School Emmeloord. De eerste cursuswee...From the archive
September 07, 2011
3D structure of Phytophthora protein provides clues on how the disease attacks potatoes
Phytophthora is Latin for “plant destroyer,” and Phytophthora infestans is the pathogen that causes potato late blight. This pathogen is responsible for widespread devastation of potato crops, and is especially known as the cause of the mass starvati...From the archive
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September 07, 2011
Chefs urged to take part in Potato Week 2011
Potato Week 2011 is kicking off next month (1-7 October) and is offering chefs and caterers the chance to take part in the event. Simon Bull, marketing manager for Potato Council, believes potatoes are a versatile product and are a great ingredient fo...From the archive
September 07, 2011
'Many Sides of Potatoes' campaign measuring up well
The “Many Sides of Potatoes” campaign of the United States Potato Board is outperforming the previous “Peel Back The Truth” campaign. That’s on both “Total Recall” and “Action Taken” ad testing measurement averages. The Potato Board says this means th...From the archive
September 07, 2011
La estructura 3D de una proteína de Phytophthora ofrece pistas sobre cómo la enfermedad ataca a las papas
Phytophthora en latín significa "destructor de plantas", y Phytophthora infestans es el patógeno que causa el tizón tardío de la papa. Este patógeno es responsable de la devastación de los cultivos de papa, y es especialmente conocido como l...From the archive
September 05, 2011
Commerciële teelt GMO-aardappelen omstreden
BASF zoekt in Flevoland pootgoedtelers die in 2012 genetisch gemodificeerd pootgoed willen vermeerderen. De commerciële teelt van genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen zou hiermee z’n intrede doen. De plannen van BASF om individuele telers over te halen...From the archive
September 05, 2011
UK: Cost of potato irrigation has doubled since 2005
The rising cost of irrigation was one of the topics discussed at the East of England Potato Day in Suffolk last week. The cost of applying water to potato crops is rising fast and has doubled since 2005, according to Jerry Knox of Cranfield University...From the archive
September 05, 2011
Can composted hog manure protect potatoes against Verticillium?
Researchers with the University of Manitoba will launch a study this fall to assess the value of composted hog manure in improving the yield and quality of Manitoba potato crops. A three-year study being launched this month will compare the effect of ...From the archive
September 04, 2011
Laatste Belgapomnotering voor vroege aardappelen ongewijzigd
Deze week is de laaste Belgapomnotering voor vroege aardappelen. Zowel de notering voor vroege aardappelen als de notering voor Bintje zijn ongewijzid ten opzichte van vorige week. Belgapomnotering voor Bintje: De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehantee...From the archive
September 02, 2011
Aardappeldieet verlaagt bloeddruk
De aardappel is meer dan alleen maar rijk aan koolhydraten. Een dagelijkse portie paarse aardappelen lijkt goed voor ons hart. Tenminste als je ze kookt en niet frituurt of van vette sauzen voorziet. Dat blijkt uit een Amerikaans onderzoek uitgevoerd...From the archive
September 01, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission kicks off 75th anniversary celebration
The overall theme of the Idaho Potato Commission’s promotional programs for the 2011 crop and the 2011-12 marketing season is the organization’s Diamond Jubilee. The year 2012 is “the 75th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission, and everything we ...From the archive
September 01, 2011
How to use less water and grow more potatoes
Research conducted in part at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that in some production systems, planting potatoes in flat beds can increase irrigation water use efficiency. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) agricultural engine...From the archive
August 31, 2011
Snack Food Association one of the Pack Expo 2011 partners
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 (Sept. 26–28, Las Vegas Convention Center) is collaborating with several industry associations to add even more value to the most comprehensive processing and packaging event taking place in North America. “While brand owners ...From the archive
August 30, 2011
J.R. Simplot Announces Staffing Changes at Grand Forks and Portage la Prairie Facilities
There has been some restructuring at the J.R. Simplot Midwest Raw Department. James Kim has accepted the position of Regional Raw Procurement Manager for the Midwest and will be based in Grand Forks. Kim will be responsible for North Dakota and Manito...From the archive