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Agrilife Research Putting Designer Potatoes on the Menu to Boost Consumption
July 28, 2014
Agrilife Research Putting Designer Potatoes on the Menu to Boost Consumption
A decline in overall potato consumption has Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeders working on “designer” potatoes that meet the time constraints and unique tastes of a younger generation.
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Supporting the Scottish Potato Industry
July 24, 2014
Supporting the Scottish Potato Industry
Potato Council has been working hard to raise the profile of potatoes amongst Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), promoting their health and sustainability credentials and creating awareness of the significant contribution they make to the Scottish economy.
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Late Blight threatens Wisconsin Potato Fields
July 24, 2014
Late Blight threatens Wisconsin Potato Fields
A potato disease known as Late blight is threatening some Wisconsin potato fields, but growers are well aware and making strides to prevent it from spreading.
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Potato Industry Leadership Institute to be Held Feb. 19-26, 2015
July 22, 2014
Potato Industry Leadership Institute to be Held Feb. 19-26, 2015
The National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are accepting applications for the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) class of 2015. The annual eight-day program, held Feb. 19-26, 2015, is designed to identify, develop, and cultivate new leaders within the U.S. potato industry.
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From left to right: Ron Gall, Nora Olsen and Anne Fowlie
July 22, 2014
World Potato Congress appoints three new directors
David Thompson, President & CEO, World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc.) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ron Gall, New Zealand; Dr. Nora Olsen, USA; and Anne Fowlie, Canada; as members of the Board of Directors.
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Washington potato director denies wrongdoing in republican primary
July 20, 2014
Washington potato director denies wrongdoing in republican primary
Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, Moses Lake, is the focal point of a Republican primary election controversy involving the race between Clint Didier and his opponent Dan Newhouse.
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Traceability from Field to Fork - We all have a Stake in a Healthy Food Supply
July 16, 2014
Traceability from Field to Fork - We all have a Stake in a Healthy Food Supply
Today’s consumers desire to understand the health and nutritional benefits of the produce they buy. That’s why the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), an industry-wide effort aimed at creating a quick and efficient traceability process by electronically tracking produce from the farm fields to supermarket shelves, is vital.
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Baked Lay's Salad Chips: How R&D Helps Drive China Business
July 16, 2014
Baked Lay's Salad Chips: How R&D Helps Drive China Business
PepsiCo research and development leveraged Lay’s potato chips’ strong equity in China to introduce a new and unexpected snack for consumers.
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Future proofing Cheshire potatoes.
July 15, 2014
Future proofing Cheshire potatoes
Cheshire potato growers gathered at Aston Grange Farm near Runcorn, at the end of June 2014, to discuss the opportunities for the local crop at Potato Council’s Cheshire Potato event.
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National Potato Council submits Comments in Support of Simplot's Innate Technology
July 14, 2014
National Potato Council submits Comments in Support of Simplot's Innate Technology
As part of the second and final public environmental assessment comment period for the J.R. Simplot Company's petition to deregulate its biotech Innate™ 1.0 potatoes, the National Potato Council submitted comments to the Federal Register noting that the technology 'could effectively address key production and processing issues facing the potato industry.'
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YAUSVEG welcomes review of Australia's Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis process
July 14, 2014
AUSVEG welcomes review of Australia's Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis process
Australia’s industry association of vegetable and potato growers, AUSVEG, has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Minister for Agriculture that the Federal Government will review the current process by which biosecurity threats are assessed.
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Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge
July 14, 2014
Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge
Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by the Potato Growers of Alberta and the Potato Processors McCain Foods, ConAgra Lamb Weston and Cavendish Farms
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June 29, 2014
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