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The analysis by the ETH Zürich shows that losses early in the chain mainly produce economic benefits. In fact, just shifting a loss to an earlier stage in the production or supply chain saves money. So it’s worth motivating producers to sort their pota
February 01, 2017
Reducing Swiss Potato Waste
Worldwide about a third of all food gets lost before it reaches our stomachs. For Swiss potatoes this is even more – half of the total harvest. Which measures can reduce the loss, and what effect do they have?
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The Grand Prize winning potato recipe: Mashed-Up Kimchi Reuben Tater Bombs with Sweet Onion & Gochujang Aioli by Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado (Courtesy: Idaho Potato Commission)
January 20, 2017
A New Year, New - Idaho - Potato Recipes
Following an online potato recipe contest ('Fully-Loaded Idaho Potato Cook-off'), Kenmore awarded Crystal Schlueter’s unique and easy-to-make recipe for Mashed-Up Kimchi Reuben Tater Bombs with Sweet Onion & Gochujang Aioli the grand prize.
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Potato Breeding (Courtesy: Cornell University)
January 18, 2017
NIFA Announces $1.85 million for Potato Breeding Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of $1.85 million in funding for regional potato breeding research to support the development of superior-performing varieties that can be brought to market as soon as possible.
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Potato Expo 2017, held January 4-6 in the city of San Francisco, featured one of the highest number of attendees and exhibitors, the second annual Spud Nation Throwdown Chef Cook-Off, and optimism over the future of the potato industry.
January 11, 2017
Potato Expo 2017 Sees Success as Growers Network and Learn
Potato Expo 2017, held January 4-6 in the city of San Francisco, featured one of the highest number of attendees and exhibitors, the second annual Spud Nation Throwdown Chef Cook-Off, and optimism over the future of the potato industry.
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National Potato Council 2017 Executive Committee (from left to right) : Cully Easterday, Dominic LaJoie, Jim Tiede, Larry Alsum, Dwayne Weyers, Britt Raybould and Daniel Chin.
January 10, 2017
US Potato Growers Select 2017 National Potato Council Leadership
At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2017 Annual Meeting January 6-7 in San Francisco, Dwayne Weyers of Aspen Produce, LLC, in Center, Colorado, was elected to serve as NPC’s 2017 President and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.
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Fiona Fell has announced she will stand down as an AHDB Board Member and Chair of the AHDB Potato Sector Board at the end of her term in office.
January 03, 2017
Fiona Fell to stand down as AHDB Potatoes Chair
After three years in office, Fiona Fell has announced she will stand down as an AHDB Board Member and Chair of the AHDB Potato Sector Board at the end of her term in office.
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Rodney Dingwell of Morell was elected as the new Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board(Courtesy: The government of Prince Edward Island; 2002)
December 30, 2016
Prince Edward Island Potato Board elects new Chairman
Rodney Dingwell of Morell was elected as the new Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board.
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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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Kam Quarles, Senior Director of Public Policy, National Potato Council (Courtesy: McDermott, Will & Emery LLP, undated photo)
December 20, 2016
National Potato Council Adds Kam Quarles as Senior Director of Public Policy
The National Potato Council (NPC) has added Kam Quarles as Senior Director of Public Policy.
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Artist rendering of the new potato processing plant to be constructed in Lethbridge Alberta by Cavendish Farms
December 18, 2016
United Potato Growers of Canada: New Alberta processing plant good news for whole industry
The plans for a new multi-million dollar Cavendish Farms potato processing plant in Lethbridge, Alberta, should not concern the Prince Edward Island potato industry, says the general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada.
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Lindsey Dodgen is Potatoes USA’s newest team member, joining the team as the Assistant Marketing Manager
December 14, 2016
Lindsey Dodgen joins Potatoes USA as Assistant Marketing Manager
Lindsey Dodgen is Potatoes USA’s newest team member, joining the team as the Assistant Marketing Manager supporting the Retail, Market Access, Seed, Reputation Management, and Industry Outreach Programs.
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Among those in attendance at the signing ceremony were Stuart Wright, Potatoes New Zealand Chair (left) and Hon Nathan Guy - Minister for Primary Industries (right).
December 12, 2016
Potatoes New Zealand joins government biosecurity initiative
Potatoes New Zealand became the 14th partner organisation to join the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response.
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James Whiteside was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Australian vegetable industry body AUSVEG, effective Friday 9 December 2016.
December 10, 2016
AUSVEG appoints James Whiteside as its new CEO
Leading Australian vegetable industry body AUSVEG has announced the appointment of James Whiteside as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Friday 9 December 2016.
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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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November 27, 2016
2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes
AHDB Potatoes' first provisional estimate of total production in Great Britain for the 2016 crop year is 5.22 million tonnes, down 5% from 2015. Average yields for GB are estimated at just under 45 tonnes/ha, down 8% on last year.
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New South Wales potato grower Geoff Moar has been re-elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair
November 24, 2016
Geoff Moar re-elected as AUSVEG Chair, Belinda Adams elected as Deputy Chair
New South Wales potato grower Geoff Moar has been re-elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair and Queensland vegetable grower Belinda Adams has been elected to the position of AUSVEG Deputy Chair following a Board meeting held on Thursday 24 November in Sydney.
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Elizabeth Avery was appointed President of SNAC International during the International Board of Directors meeting on September 29. She will begin as President on January 16, 2017 and take over the roll of CEO on July 1, 2017 from outgoing-CEO Tom Dempsey
November 22, 2016
SNAC International Names Elizabeth Avery as New President
Elizabeth Avery was appointed President of SNAC International during the International Board of Directors meeting on September 29. She will begin as President on January 16, 2017 and take over the roll of CEO on July 1, 2017 from outgoing-CEO Tom Dempsey after the six-month transition period.
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Mark Klompien was selected as the United Potato Growers of America’s next president and chief executive officer, replacing Jerry Wright.
November 16, 2016
Mark Klompien new CEO of United Potato Growers of America
United Potato Growers of America announced today that its executive board has unanimously chosen Mark Klompien as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, replacing Jerry Wright.
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