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二月 08, 2016
Potato Processor Aviko to cut 75 positions
Last month, Dutch Potato Processor Aviko has informed its staff that the company will cut 75 positions, as part of its 'Fit for Growth' programme. It concerns mostly (mid) management positions, 55 in the Netherlands and 20 elsewhere in Europe.From the archive
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二月 07, 2016
Bangladeshi scientists seek regulatory approval for a GMO potato resistant to late blight
Scientists in Bangladesh (BARI) have successfully field-tested a genetically modified (GMO) potato resistant to late blight, one of the most devastating potato diseases. Once the regulatory trial is over in February, they will apply for release of the variety.From the archive

二月 07, 2016
Drought in South Africa pushes potato prices to the highest level ever
Drought and hot conditions since September 2015 have a negative impact on yields in almost all the potato production regions in South Africa. Currently market prices are at the highest levels ever, while potato stock levels are at record low levels.From the archive

二月 07, 2016
Educating the other half of Americans about Red Potatoes
In the United States, the fresh potato category finished 2015 with sales volume off -2.2% with the largest-selling type down -3.2%. But red potatoes, the second-largest seller, bucked the trend by finishing the year slightly ahead.From the archive

二月 04, 2016
Germicopa parent Florimond Desprez acquires 49% stake in Danespo
The owner of Germicopa, Florimond Desprez has acquired 49% of the shares in Danespo from DLG, thus entering into an equal partnership with DLF who owns another 49% of the shares. The remaining 2% are owned by growers and employees.From the archive

二月 02, 2016
Papa industrial estadounidense volvería a entrar a Costa Rica
El Ministerio de Agricultura anunció que la importación de papa para industria procedente de los Estados Unidos se podría reabrir proximamente debido a la aplicación de protocolos fitosanitarios para minimizar el riesgo de introducción de la plaga “Zebra chip”.From the archive

二月 01, 2016
Conagra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to Treehouse Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) announced today the completion of the sale of its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for proceeds of $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses and subject to post-closing adjustments.From the archive











