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John Keeling is the 2018 Potato Man for All Seasons, presented January 11 by The Packer's editor Tom Karst.
(Courtesy: Bill Schaefer; NPC )
January 13, 2019
John Keeling honored as the Potato Man for All Seasons
John Keeling is The Packer’s 2018 Potato Man for All Seasons.Tom Karst, the editor of The Packer, presented the award at National Potato Council’s annual banquet
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
January 12, 2019
Gene find unlocks potato coloring
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
Argentina: La papa resistente al PVY lista para salir al mercado
January 10, 2019
Argentina: La papa resistente al PVY lista para salir al mercado
El evento transgénico, desarrollado por investigadores del CONICET y la empresa Tecnoplant, ya obtuvo todos permisos necesarios para su comercialización en el pais.
Cómo Colombia evita el ingreso de la punta morada de la papa
January 10, 2019
Cómo evita Colombia el ingreso de la punta morada de la papa
A finales del año pasado, Ecuador reportó la presencia de la enfermedad, por lo cual el Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) emitió una alerta temprana fitosanitaria y está tomando medidas de prevención.
Dr. Andre Devaux
January 09, 2019
World Potato Congress Inc. Announces New International Advisor
World Potato Congress President, Romain Cools is very pleased to introduce Dr. André Devaux as the newest WPC International Advisor.
Local Restaurants to compete for best dish using Manitoba grown potatoes
January 09, 2019
Potahto Week Returns to Winnipeg February 23 - March 3
Registration is now open for restaurants hoping to be crowned champion during the 2nd annual Potahto Week in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Key Technology Introduces Enhanced FMAlert™ for VERYX® Digital Sorters
January 09, 2019
Key Technology Introduces Enhanced FMAlert for VERYX Digital Sorters
Key Technology, introduces their enhanced FMAlert™ software for VERYX® digital sorters. FMAlert captures and saves digital images of foreign material (FM) contaminants
Tom Mathues
January 09, 2019
Tom Mathues to Retire as Grote Company Chief Development Officer
Grote Company, an industrial food equipment manufacturer, has announced the retirement of Tom Mathues, Chief Development Officer.
tubers get their good looks and heavy weights from healthy roots.
January 09, 2019
Bayer - Build a Foundation for Plentiful Potatoes
Build a Foundation for Plentiful Potatoes Tempting tubers get their good looks and heavy weights from healthy roots.
La UE dice que Galicia está a punto de erradicar plaga
January 08, 2019
La UE dice que Galicia está a punto de erradicar plaga
Un informe de inspección asegura que las medidas adoptadas contra la polilla guatemalteca han dado resultado.
KMC CEO Nicolai Hansen
January 08, 2019
KMC CEO Nicolai Hansen resigns
At the Annual General Meeting at KMC , it was announced that CEO Nicolai Hansen at his own request has decided to resign from his position by the end of June 2019.
Wilson Country CEO Angus Wilson
January 07, 2019
Northern Ireland growth in potato market welcomed
The size of Northern Ireland’s retail potato market value has increased by 2.2%, or £1.0m, for the 12 months ending November 30th 2018.
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January 07, 2019
More launches announced for packed LAMMA 2019 show
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January 07, 2019
Haith Group to show new Rota-tip S Box Tipple at Lamma 2019
Visitors to Haith’s stand at LAMMA in January will be the first to hear about the company’s new Rota-tip S Box Tippler
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January 07, 2019
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