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八月 19, 2014
Seed potato exports from GB outstrip previous levels once more
As Potato Council and the GB seed potato sector prepare for next months’ Potato Europe event in Germany, recent export statistics confirm that GB seed potatoes continue to be in demand around the world, with the 2013/14 figures revealing a new seed exports record from Britain.From the archive

八月 10, 2014
The FAO Food Price Index fell to a six-month low in July
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 203.9 points in July 2014, down 4.4 points from a revised value in June and 3.5 points below July 2013. While meat prices rose for the fifth consecutive month and sugar remained firm, sharp declines in grains, oilseeds and dairy quotations pushed down the FAO Food Price Index to its lowest level since January 2014.From the archive
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八月 10, 2014
Potatoes South Australia is calling for a national marketing campaign to improve the reputation of the potato
Potatoes South Australia chief executive Robbie Davis says potatoes are widely considered fattening, high in bad carbohydrates, inconvenient and boring. She calls for a national image campaign.From the archive

八月 07, 2014
Russia bans agricultural imports from west in tit-for-tat sanctions move
Vladimir Putin has banned the import of agricultural goods from countries that have imposed sanctions on Russia in a tit-for-tat move that deepens the economic standoff between the Kremlin and the west.From the archive

八月 06, 2014
Make the Perfect Potato Salad with help of the Idaho Potato Commission
With more than 100 potato salads in its rich recipe database, as well as tips from the experts and how-to videos, the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) website is your top resource for this popular summer side dish.From the archive

八月 06, 2014
Mydibel Group installs 2 ha photovoltaic panels at Gramybel location
Mydibel Group, manufacturer of fresh and deep-frozen potato products and dried potato flakes and granules, has invested in the construction of 2 ha of photovoltaic panels - the largest industrial solar field in private hands in WalloniaFrom the archive

八月 05, 2014
Stop of export to Australia results in job losses at McCain Foods New Zealand
About 20 food manufacturing workers at the McCain Foods New Zealand, Hastings plant are expected to lose their jobs. The plant announced to workers a proposal to reduce year-round production of TV dinners to just 10 days per year.From the archive

八月 03, 2014
Simplot outlines Innate marketing strategy
The J.R. Simplot Co. expects USDA approval for its genetically modified Innate potatoes within the next two months. Simplot Plant Sciences Director of Commercialization Kerwin Bradley outlined the strategy for marketing the potatoes at the Potato Association of America meeting in Spokane.From the archive









