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February 26, 2018
TOMRA Sorting Food continues expansion with acquisition of BBC Technologies
Food Sorting Specialist TOMRA today signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in BBC Technologies - including BBC Technologies USA.
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Seed potatoes from the United Kingdom growing in Kenya in the initial trial
February 25, 2018
British seed potatoes show high yields in Kenyan trials
Seed Potatoes sent out to Kenya from Great Britain has performed strongly on three Kenyan trial sites.
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Aeriel view of Avebe's Ter Apelkanaal facilities
February 25, 2018
Avebe's Etenia potato starch derivate gets its own factory
Due to strong demand for Etenia, Dutch potato starch manufacturer Avebe is setting up a dedicated production line for this enzymatically modified potato starch in Ter Apelkanaal.
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February 22, 2018
El CIP ayuda a sus socios a mejorar el acceso y seguimiento de sus recursos fitogenéticos
Más de 30 representantes de instituciones del gobierno peruano y de organismos no gubernamentales se reunieron recientemente en la sede del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) en Lima para conocer un nuevo sistema mundial creado por el TIRFAA.
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Dutch grocery chain Albert Heyn is introducing a total overhaul of its potato display. At first glance, it may not look that different, but look closer - and you will notice that it is bold and in some aspects truly revolutionary...
February 22, 2018
Potatoes in Retail: Albert Heyn's total overhaul of its potato display
Dutch grocery chain Albert Heyn is introducing a total overhaul of its potato display. At first glance, it may not look that different, but look closer - and you will notice that it is bold and in some aspects truly revolutionary...
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Colombia estudia estrategias para fortalecer el sector de la papa
February 21, 2018
Colombia estudia estrategias para fortalecer el sector de la papa
A fin de fortalecer el sector de la papa en Colombia, el ministro de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural se reunió con dirigentes de la Sociedad de Agricultores de Colombia (SAC) y Fedepapa, para analizar temas de consumo, comercio y desarrollo de la cadena.
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February 21, 2018
Potatoes gain credibility for performance in PyeongChang Olympic athlete’s village kitchen
Potatoes as a performance food are gaining notoriety during the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, with the newly released Olympian Menu and announcement that performance nutrition is now a critical part of athletes’ strategy to win
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Youth group members in Marakwet County who have ventured into seed potato production from cuttings. (Courtesy: V. Atakos; CIP)
February 21, 2018
New propagation method (Rooted Apical Cuttings) to boost potato seed systems in Kenya
Seed potato farmers in Kenya’s potato growing regions are adopting a new technology with potential to boost quality seed availability: the farmers are using rooted apical cuttings as starter material for seed production as opposed to certified seed.
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Office building in Arlington, Virginia, where in future both American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) will have their headquarters (Courtesy: Google)
February 21, 2018
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) to co-locate headquarters
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Alison Bodor recently announced that AFFI will co-locate its headquarters with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in Arlington, Virginia.
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Romain Cools, President of the World Potato Congress greets the guests of the 14th International Berlin Potato Evening. (Courtesy: DKHV)
February 21, 2018
14th International Berlin Potato Evening
On February 6, the German Potato Trade Association DKHV welcomed around 500 guests from 16 countries to the traditional International Berlin Potato Evening.
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The patented “Crispy Technology” fry cup leverages strategically placed vents to keep fries warm while also preventing condensation from collecting in the packaging - making Lamb Weston the ONLY manufacturer to have this packaging design and technolog
February 20, 2018
Lamb Weston introduces 'Crispy on Delivery': Say Goodbye to Soggy Fries!
Today Lamb Weston introduced a solution for french fries that arrive hot and crispy via home delivery – new 'Crispy on Delivery' is a comprehensive solution that goes from store to door.
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Going forward, Taiwan will reject fresh potato imports with sprouts over five millimeter.
February 20, 2018
Taiwan changes rules for table stock and chipping potato imports
Taiwan authorities amended their quarantine documentation requirements for imports of fresh potatoes, both table stock and chipping potatoes.
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries in India
February 20, 2018
Indian government announces plan to stabilize prices of potatoes, onions and tomatoes
Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the Indian federal government was planning to draw a sustainable roadmap to keep soaring prices of staples tomato, onion and potato under control.
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The Visalia plant in California, currently owned by Treehouse, used to be one of the three pretzel bakeries of the National Pretzel Company when this company was still owned by Conagra Foods
February 20, 2018
Treehouse to close Pretzel Bakery in Visalia, California
Last week, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced the intention to close its facility in Visalia, California by the end of the first quarter of 2019. The plant primarily produces pretzels and cereal snack mixes for the Baked Goods segment.
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The Albert Bartlett's Airdrie potato packaging and processing plant as captured in May 2017 for Google Streetview
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February 20, 2018
Albert Bartlett receives largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation grant for potato processing diversification
The largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation (FPMC) grant of £4 million has been awarded to potato processing firm Albert Bartlett. It will allow the company to diversify into the growing convenience and chilled potato market.
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Peladuras de papas favorecen el crecimiento de microalgas con más aceite para biodiésel
February 19, 2018
Peladuras de papas favorecen el crecimiento de microalgas con más aceite para biodiésel
Neiker-Tecnalia desarrolló un proceso para el cultivo de la microalga Chlorella, que permite obtener más del 50% de su peso en forma de aceite, si se cultiva a partir de residuos orgánicos, como por ejemplo, peladuras de papa.
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The Solana Group - a German-based potato breeder and producer of seed potatoes - has strengthened its management team by appointing Tobias Mette in a newly created position, head of sales.
February 19, 2018
Tobias Mette appointed Head of Sales at Solana Group
The Solana Group - a German-based potato breeder and producer of seed potatoes - has strengthened its management team by appointing Tobias Mette in a newly created position, head of sales.
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A conveyor belt takes potatoes into the $1.1 million chemical imaging machine (Insort's Sherlock Separator-2400) to be inspected for foreign objects or defects, such as surface scabs or rot.
February 18, 2018
Sherlock Separator cleans up potatoes for processing at PEI Potato Solutions
Terrence McEachern of the Guardian spoke with Romana Roberts and Chris Hunt of PEI Potato Solutions on the Sherlock Separator they recently installed for the removal of foreign objects and defects, such as surface scabs or rot.
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