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September 03, 2012
Low/No/Reduced Sodium NPD claims decline despite salt concerns
Despite increased awareness about the risks of too much sodium in consumers’ diets and pledges from governments around the world to reduce salt levels in food, products with low/no/reduced sodium claims have seen some decline over the past years accord...
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Increase in greenhouse gas positive for potato yield
September 03, 2012
Increase in greenhouse gas positive for potato yield
The increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere can have a positive influence on the potato yield. This is according to Anton Haverkort of Plant Research International, part of Wageningen UR, on 22 August during the bi-annual Potato Demo Day at Westmaas.
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Potato late blight
September 03, 2012
University of Wisconsin scientists probe, attack late blight in potatoes
As the annual potato harvest begins, Wisconsin farmers continue to check their fields for late blight, the ferocious plant disease that caused the 1848 Irish potato famine and fueled massive emigration from Ireland.
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Top speakers to attend first North West Potato Day in Britain
September 02, 2012
Top speakers to attend first North West Potato Day in Britain
Potato growers are invited to the first North West Potato Day to be held at Aston Grange, Aston, Runcorn, Cheshire on September 18 to discuss with the experts some of the challenges they have faced this year.
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August 30, 2012
US Potato Board to host International Chip Symposium
The United States Potato Board (USPB) would like to invite all interested US growers to attend an exciting international information session to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Idaho Potato Commission appoints Travis Blacker as new Industry relations director
August 30, 2012
Idaho Potato Commission appoints Travis Blacker as new Industry relations director
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is pleased to announce that Travis Blacker has accepted the position of Industry Relations Director. Blacker will work out of the IPC’s Eastern Idaho office and will focus on building and developing relationships betwe...
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International Potato Center seeking research specialist for Latin America and Caribbean
August 30, 2012
International Potato Center seeking research specialist for Latin America and Caribbean
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and resourceful research professional to support the implementation of the value chain strategy across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and to contribute to the CGIAR Research Programs (CRP) on pro-poor analysis and value chain development.
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August 28, 2012
Potato debate continues in Australia as Korea suspends US potato imports
The public debate between AUSVEG and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia continues, with AUSVEG querying DAFF’s decision to go ahead with plans in light of South Korea’s decision to suspend imports of US potatoes due to concerns over zebra chip disease.
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August 28, 2012
Technical in-field workshops to be held at North of England Potato Day
Damage awareness is one of the key topics to be discussed at the North of England Potato Day to be held at Headley Hill Farm, Tadcaster, Yorkshire on September 4.
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United States Potato Board for news
August 28, 2012
USPB to quadruple its contribution to APRE
The U.S. Potato Board has agreed to quadruple its annual contribution to a year-old organization charged with defending the french fry. Effective this crop year, USPB will increase its investment in the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE...
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Michigan Potato Industry Commission appointed Michael Wenkel as its new executive director
August 27, 2012
Michigan Potato Industry Commission appointed Michael Wenkel as its new executive director
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) appointed Michael Wenkel as its new executive director, effective Aug. 31. He succeeds Ben Kudwa, who has held the position since 1986 and is transitioning into retirement. Wenkel comes to MPIC from Michi...
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US potato industry working to reverse ban on domestic exports to South Korea
August 23, 2012
US potato industry working to reverse ban on domestic exports to South Korea
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal &Plant Health Inspection Service is working to provide data to officials in South Korea that it hopes will result in a reversal of a decision to ban potato exports from Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
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