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January 09, 2013
Students to name brand new potato varieties
In the United Kingdom, secondary school students are being given the chance to be a part of potato history and name a brand new variety.
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January 09, 2013
British potato growers can improve bargaining power
Potato growers are invited to an event that will help improve their negotiation power. The first of its kind in the UK, the NFU summit will include a two-hour negotiation workshop on skills and techniques for dealing with contract negotiations.
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Fruit Logistica for news
December 19, 2012
Potato Council at Fruit Logistica 2013
A first for British exports in 2013 will be a joint stand from Potato Council and the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) at Fruit Logistica in Berlin in February next year.
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Goodbye British Potato Council, hello Potato Council Limited
December 19, 2012
GB Potato supply 2012: updated provisional estimate
Due to the importance of business information in an exceptional season AHDB/PCL has updated its estimates following the receipt of further Grower Panel yield forms, updated lifting data and additional intelligence.
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USDA for news
December 19, 2012
National Potato Board Appointments announced by US Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 30 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board. Each member will serve a three-year term of office beginning March 1, 2013.
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Ausveg for news
December 17, 2012
AUSVEG Potato R&D Program well received
Members of the Australian potato industry have shown strong support for the AUSVEG Potato Industry Extension Program over its first 12 months, with research and development (R&D) workshops held as part of the program proving a hit with both potato ...
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UK Potato Prices add to weather misery
December 17, 2012
UK Potato Prices add to weather misery
UK potato growers are facing an uncertain future unless contract prices increase following a 25 per cent drop in production and an increase in costs of 30 per cent. The NFU says that with around 75 per cent of all potatoes in the UK grown on fixed pr...
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How Zeracryl works
December 16, 2012
Acrylamide in French fries reduced up to 90% with Zeracryl® lactic acid bacteria
The Norwegian company Zeracryl AS has developed a patented process to reduce acrylamide levels in French fries between 50 – 90 per cent depending on selected solution.
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Un trabajo sobre la papa en el País Vasco recibe el Premio Félix Mocoroa
December 14, 2012
Un trabajo sobre la papa en el País Vasco recibe el Premio Félix Mocoroa
Un trabajo sobre los primeros pasos en el cultivo y la implantación de la patata en el País Vasco, realizado por David Palanca, ha recibido hoy el XIX Premio Félix Mocoroa de investigación gastronómica.
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Australia: ACCC allows collective bargaining for potato growers but says no to seed price recommendations
December 14, 2012
Australia: ACCC allows collective bargaining for potato growers but says no to seed price recommendations
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised the South East Potato Growers Association and the Victorian Potato Growers Council and their members to collectively bargain with potato buyers.
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New Potato Breeder hired at the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center
December 12, 2012
New Potato Breeder hired at the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center
Oregon State University once again has a plant breeder leading its potato development efforts after filling a position that was vacant for nearly two years: Sagar Sathuvalli.
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Interpom | Primeurs 2012 welcomes a record number of visitors
December 11, 2012
Interpom | Primeurs 2012 welcomes a record number of visitors
The 16th edition of INTERPOM | PRIMEURS in Kortrijk Xpo shot past the record-breaking number of visitors at the last event: with an amazing 17 678 visitors this year, INTERPOM | PRIMEURS clocked up a spectacular 25.7% more visitors.
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