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FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015: Record-breaking figures yet again at the fresh produce industry's leading event
February 04, 2015
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015: Record-breaking figures yet again at the fresh produce industry's leading event
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015 will be the global fresh produce sector's most significant and comprehensive industry event ever. There will be a total of 2,750 exhibitors from 83 countries – 150 more exhibitors than last year.
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Ron Norman to Receive NPPGA's Meritorious Service Award
February 03, 2015
Ron Norman to Receive NPPGA's Meritorious Service Award
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association will honor Ron Norman with its Meritorious Service Award at their banquet on February 17th.
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Europatat Congress 2015: “Potato Market - A creative approach
February 02, 2015
Europatat Congress 2015: “Potato Market - A creative approach
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, and DKHV, the German Potato Trading Association (Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband), are pleased to announce the dates for the annual Europatat Congress, that this year will take place in Düsseldorf (Germany) from 7 to 9 May 2015.
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The award winning Europlant potato variety Elfe, offering excellent suitability for washing and pre-packing
January 30, 2015
Europlant invites you to discuss seed potatoes at FruitLogistica
The very high harvest yields and drop in fresh potato consumption will, EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH believes, be one of the dominant themes at this year’s Fruit Logistica, where you can visit the company in a completely revamped stand
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Agrico celebrating worldwide choice in seed and table potatoes at Fruit Logistica
January 29, 2015
Agrico celebrating worldwide choice in seed and table potatoes at Fruit Logistica
Agrico will be participating in Fruit Logistica, held from Wednesday 4 until Friday 6 February in Berlin. At this leading international fair Agrico will present its worldwide choice in the fields of seed and table potatoes.
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Central Potato Research Station, Jalandhar (Punjab)
January 25, 2015
Dutch government to help Punjab set up a Potato Centre of Excellence
To strengthen potato research, Punjab will set up a Centre of Excellence for Potato in Jalandhar (potato belt) in collaboration with The Netherlands, Shimla-based Central Potato Research Institute and Punjab Agricultural University
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Past Presidents National Potato Council Honored for WIC Accomplishment
January 23, 2015
Past Presidents National Potato Council Honored for WIC Accomplishment
At the National Potato Council (NPC) Annual Meeting on January 9, 2015, in Orlando, Florida, seven NPC
past presidents were invited to come on stage.
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Costa Rica explores the local production of french fries
January 22, 2015
Costa Rica explores the local production of french fries
In Costa Rica, potato growers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the University of Costa Rica (UCR) are exploring the possibilities for the local production of french fries.
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NFU Scotland urges shift from Potato R&D to Potato Promotion
January 20, 2015
NFU Scotland urges shift from Potato R&D to Potato Promotion
To combat tumbling potato consumption, NFU Scotland has urged the industry’s statutory levy body to consider shifting its funding emphasis from research and development to more promotion.
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Potato Expo 2015 over... time to start planning for Potato Expo 2016
January 20, 2015
Potato Expo 2015 over... time to start planning for Potato Expo 2016
POTATO EXPO 2015, held January 7-9, in Orlando, Florida, turned out to be the greatest event
yet for exhibitors and attendees.
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Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
January 19, 2015
Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
On the opening day of the India International Potato Expo on Thursday, Dr BP Singh, director, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, said potato played an important role in the nutritional security of the country.
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'Potato Council' to become 'AHDB Potatoes'
January 17, 2015
'Potato Council' to become 'AHDB Potatoes'
'Potato Council' will become 'AHDB Potatoes' later this year as the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) operating divisions will be rebranded to create a simplified family of levy-payer facing brands under the AHDB name.
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