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CIP Researchers say apical rooted cuttings are the solution for cheaper potato seed in India
November 21, 2020
International Potato Centre: Apical Rooted Cuttings offer cheaper potato seed in India
Researchers of the International Potato Center (CIP) explain the difficulties small potato farmers in many states of India may face to access good-quality planting materials at affordable prices.
Prices of Potatoes and all other vegetables and pulses have steadily increased through the course of the coronavirus-infused lockdown. (Courtesy: Orapin Joyphuem)
November 10, 2020
Is the Potato still a Staple in India after prices hike 92% in a Year?
Prices of Potatoes and all other vegetables and pulses have steadily increased through the course of the coronavirus-infused lockdown.
Blaming the federal government for the steep hike in prices of essential commodities, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal alleged that the prices were rising as the Centre has snatched away the state's power.
November 10, 2020
Soaring onion, potato prices in India become a political hot potato
Blaming the federal government for the steep hike in prices of essential commodities, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal alleged that the prices were rising as the Centre has snatched away the state's power.
Trevor Howard, Managing Director of Fabcon Food Systems
November 03, 2020
Fabcon Food Systems assigns SM Food Engineering as its agent for the Indian snacks market
UK-based food processing equipment manufacturer Fabcon Food Systems (FFS) has appointed SM Food Engineering as its official representative in India
Odisha government seeks renewal of agreement with International Potato Centre
October 27, 2020
Odisha government seeks renewal of agreement with International Potato Centre
Even as the State Potato Mission failed to take off due to the lack of direction and apathy of the government to the project, it has expressed it desire to revalidate the contract with the International Potato Centre (CIP) for intensification of potato production.
According to Kurkure's recent study, 80% of the families surveyed have started snacking together.
September 23, 2020
India: Kurkure witnesses a jump in penetration and order frequency as in-home consumption rises
Dilen Gandhi, Sr. Director and Category Head - Foods, PepsiCo India tells us how difficult the lockdown period was for Pepsico's Kurkure and how the company plans to leverage on the current rise in-home consumption for snacks.
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Mahindra launched the 'PlantingMaster Potato +' in the key potato markets of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. FES partnered with Dewulf to provide Indian potato farmers with best in global technology.
September 10, 2020
Mahindra launches precision potato planter in India, the 'PlantingMaster Potato +'
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of its new advanced Precision Potato Planting machinery, the new ‘PlantingMaster Potato +’.
Banas Dairy - one of the 18 cooperative unions under the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) - currently procures 7,000 metric tonne of potatoes and manufacturers potato-based products at a hired unit in North Gujarat. These ready t
September 09, 2020
Banas Dairy has started construction of a potato processing plant in Gujarat, India for the production of French Fries
The Banas Dairy (part of GCMMF) potato plant will have an annual capacity to process 50,000 metric tonnes of potatoes. The company will produce French fries and 12 other potato products for local markets as well as export.
The West Bengal state government (India) has a plan in place to curb spike in prices of potatoes
September 04, 2020
West Bengal state government (India) to curb spike in prices of potatoes
The Kolkata state government (India) had given seven days time to potato traders to lower its wholesale price to Rs 22 per kg so that it can be sold at Rs 25 per kg.
PepsiCo India partners with Dunzo to launch Exclusive LAY'S and Kurkure E-Stores
May 29, 2020
PepsiCo India partners with Dunzo to launch Exclusive LAY'S and Kurkure E-Stores
Starting with Bengaluru, the services will soon expand to Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon and Jaipur Consumers can select their favorite snack brands on 'daily grocery' on Dunzo's app, place their orders & get them delivered to their doorstep within an hour of ordering.
Utkal Tubers appoints Food & Agri industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO
May 28, 2020
Utkal Tubers appoints Food & Agri industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO
Zephyr Peacock backed potato seeds company, Utkal Tubers, has announced the appointment of Vinod Bhat, an industry veteran as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Potato price surges by 28%-38% in UP, West Bengal as demand rises in the lockdown period.
April 08, 2020
Potato price surges by 28%-38% in UP, West Bengal as demand rises in the lockdown period
Potato prices have surged 28-38% in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the top two producers of the tuber which has become the staple across India during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.
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The potato crop in some of the districts such as Bankura and West Midnapore were affected by the late blight disease
March 13, 2020
West-Bengal potato farmers make a killing as weather turns bad
As weather in West-Bengal, India turns unfavourable, output falls sharply and potato prices shoot up.
Sachid Madan, Chief Executive - Frozen Snacks, Fruits and Vegetables, ITC Limited. He is also responsible for ITC's Technituber subsidiary.
February 25, 2020
ITC: Re-Imagining the Frozen Food Segment
ITC first started diversifying from its core tobacco business in the early 1970s, with the diversification drive picking up steam in 2003 when the Indian behemoth conglomerate started with its slew of launches in the FMCG category.
ITC to begin red potato cultivation trials in Gujarat
February 06, 2020
ITC to begin red potato cultivation trials in Gujarat
Continuing its push to promote healthier variants of potatoes, FMCG major ITC is set to begin trial cultivation of red potatoes at Chandrala village of Gandhinagar district in Gujarat. Red potatoes are a variety recently launched by the company...
Dutch potato processing firms explore opportunities in India
January 28, 2020
Dutch suppliers of the potato (processing) sector explore opportunities in India at the Global Potato Conclave
Dutch potato processing companies are exploring opportunities to further develop the sector amid increased consumption for higher-end potato products. These dutch companies are here to take part in Global Potato Conclave.
Gujarat gets lion’s share of almost 27% in potato exports.
January 28, 2020
Gujarat gets lion's share of almost 27% in potato exports
The state ranked fourth in the production of potatoes after Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar with a share of 30%, 22% and 10%, respectively, in India’s total potato production.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced that he will be addressing the 3rd Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat through remote video conferencing tomorrow i.e 28th of January 2020.
January 27, 2020
India's Prime minister Narendra Modi to address the Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced today that he will be addressing the 3rd Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat through remote video conferencing tomorrow i.e 28th of January 2020.

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