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US Potato Growers Converge on Capitol Hill
March 04, 2013
US Potato Growers Converge on Capitol Hill
More than 160 potato growers and industry partners from across the United States met Feb. 25-28 in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry's most pressing federal policy priorities.
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Fruit Logistica 2013 highly successful
February 28, 2013
Fruit Logistica 2013 highly successful
FRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading event for the international fresh produce trade sector, fully lived up to the high expectations.
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Europatat and the Czech Potato Association announce Europatat Congress 2013
February 28, 2013
Europatat and the Czech Potato Association announce Europatat Congress 2013
Europatat and the Czech Potato Association (UBS) are pleased to announce the opening for registrations for the annual Europatat Congress, taking place in Carlsbad (Czech Republic) from 30 May 2013 till 1 June 2013.
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Simplot director new chair for Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board
February 27, 2013
Simplot director new chair for Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board has elected a new chair. Terry O’Brien, Managing Director of Simplot Australia, has been elected by the Board following the resignation of John Doumani.
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CPAC Springs Ahead With Warm Weather Potato Promos
February 27, 2013
CPAC Springs Ahead With Warm Weather Potato Promos
Continuing to promote its more than 100 varieties of spuds during the “Five Distinct Potato Seasons” campaign, the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee has launched the “Spring Ahead” season for March through May.
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Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
February 26, 2013
Lance Hapka appointed chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
Lance Hapka, a process potato grower from Argyle, Minnesota became the 64th Chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association at NPPGA's annual meeting last Tuesday.
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American Frozen Food Institute Elects New Board Leadership
February 26, 2013
American Frozen Food Institute Elects New Board Leadership
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced the election of three officers and seven members to the AFFI Board of Directors.
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February 26, 2013
Victorian Potato Growers to enjoy Field Day showcasing industry R&D
Cutting edge DNA testing technology, novel approaches to pest and disease management, and exciting new plant nutrition applications – these are amongst the latest Research and Development (R&D) activities that will be presented at the Field Day on ...
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Quick and healthy potato meals: a competition.
February 26, 2013
Quick and healthy potato meals: a competition.
Potato Council has joined forces with popular chef James Martin once again to showcase the versatility and health benefits of potatoes, as part of its ‘Many Faces of Potatoes’ promotion.
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Goodbye British Potato Council, hello Potato Council Limited
February 21, 2013
Report: Costs of Production for potato processing potatoes in North West Europe
This Potato Council report provides an overview and comparison of the costs of production of potatoes for processing in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
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February 20, 2013
Damp-hurt harvest sends UK potato stocks tumbling
Unfavourable weather conditions have led Britain's potato stocks to drop almost 20% year-on-year, according to the Potato Council – cautioning over setbacks already this year thanks to poor weather too.
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Canadian potato industry dealing with oversupply, innovation strategies
February 20, 2013
Canadian potato industry dealing with oversupply, innovation strategies
The Canadian Horticultural Council’s Potato Committee will be meeting during the CHC’s annual general meeting to be held in Ottawa March 12-15.
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February 19, 2013
University of Maine looking for blight-resistant potatoes
Potato breeding developments being researched by graduate students in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences of the University of Maine look to save the future of Maine’s iconic crop.
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Un consorcio de ocho instituciones de Latinoamérica y España trabaja desde el 2010 para desarrollar variedades de papa adaptables a condiciones ambientales desfavorables y preparar metodologías y herramientas que aceleren el proceso.
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February 13, 2013
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Agrico signed a contract with the company Albert Bartlett for the introduction of the successful potato variety Gourmandine in the UK. This took place in Berlin, during the second day of the Fruit Logistica trade show.
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Heart Smart Potato Recipe Contest launched by the Idaho Potato Commission
February 11, 2013
Heart Smart Potato Recipe Contest launched by the Idaho Potato Commission
In celebration of American Heart Month, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) launched the Heart Smart Recipe Contest with fitness guru Denise Austin and the popular Mr. Food Test Kitchen.
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Potatoes South Africa: the way forward
February 11, 2013
Potatoes South Africa: the way forward
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Una Red mundial para apoyar el mejoramiento de la calidad nutricional de la papa y el camote
February 11, 2013
Una Red mundial para apoyar el mejoramiento de la calidad nutricional de la papa y el camote
Del 14 al 18 de enero, se llevó a cabo en la sede central del CIP, una reunión para la creación de una Red que garantizará el mejoramiento de la calidad nutricional de las raíces y tubérculos.
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