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USPB responds to Harvard Study on weight gain in NEJM
June 27, 2011
USPB responds to Harvard Study on weight gain in NEJM
The United States Potato Board believes a study released in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine perpetuates unfortunate myths and misconceptions about the potato.
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Positive Growth, Operator Optimism Prevalent at 2011 National Restaurant Association
June 27, 2011
Positive Growth, Operator Optimism Prevalent at 2011 National Restaurant Association
The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant Show showed positive growth in attendee and exhibitor numbers
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'Many faces of potato' hits TV screens in the UK
June 27, 2011
'Many faces of potato' hits TV screens in the UK
Fresh potatoes are being given a lift thanks to increased industry marketing activity, including television advertising.
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June 27, 2011
World Potato Congress 2012 registration now open.
World Potato Congress 2012 - to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland - has now opened the registration process.
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The buzz around World Potato Congress
June 27, 2011
Abiertas inscripciones para el próximo congreso mundial de la papa
Las inscripciones para participar en el Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2012, a celebrarse en la ciudad de Edimburgo, Escocia, entre el 27-30 de mayo de 2012, están abiertas. El Congreso Mundial de la Papa reune a los mejores especialistas de todo el mund...
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The potato preserve
June 26, 2011
The potato preserve
In the arctic, behind a metal door that leads into an earthquake-proof room chilled to 42 degrees 7,000 potato varieties are stored..
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June 24, 2011
Belgapom-notering krijgt aangepaste definitie.
De Belgapom-notering is de wekelijkse notering van de meest gehanteerde prijs van de voorbije dag(en) op de Belgische fysieke markt van aardappelen met bestemming verwerkende industrie.
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June 23, 2011
Potato price crash in Kenya slashes returns for producers
In Kenya, Potato farmers and traders are bracing for lower returns after a bumper harvest prompted a price crash, easing consumer anxiety over the rising cost of living compounded by a shortage of maize.
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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.
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 Nick Vermont, regional CEO McCain Foods
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.
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Warm, Dry Weather Speeds Potato Harvest in North Dakota and Minnesota
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.
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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.
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