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七月 06, 2016
AUSVEG: Wasp warfare with avid aphid-eating parasites can help prevent pesticide resistance
With pesticide resistance rising in species of aphids which feed on potatoes and spread viruses, one of the best control options for growers battling these pests may be found in nature, free of charge: parasitic wasps.From the archive

七月 06, 2016
Potato dehy manufacturer Idaho Pacific sold to Arlon Group
Novacap, a Canadian private equity firm, announced today that they have sold Idaho Pacific, a company specializing in dehydrated potato products to Arlon Group, a food and agriculture investment firm with a global network that supports investments across the entire food supply chain in the Americas.From the archive

七月 02, 2016
It's a deal! New Avebe Innovation Centre to be built in Groningen, at the Zernike complex
Potato Starch Cooperative Avebe, Groningen University and the project developer Triade have reached agreement about a new innovation centre to be built at the Zernike complex in Groningen.From the archive

六月 30, 2016
Romain Cools, Belgapom: 'Damage to potato harvest can't be estimated at the moment'
Stories about large losses in harvest in the Belgian sector due to the heavy rainfall are circulating in various media. But Romain Cools of Belgapom says it is too early to come up with a percentage.From the archive
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六月 28, 2016
Científicos del CIP reciben premio por trabajo sobre deficiencia de Vitamina A
Tres científicos del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) son los ganadores del premio World Food Prize del 2016, equivalente al Premio Nobel de los Alimentos y la Agricultura, como reconocimiento a su éxito conjunto en mejorar la nutrición y salud a través del uso de cultivos biofortificados.From the archive

六月 28, 2016
México prohíbe importaciones de papa fresca de Estados Unidos
Un juez federal de México prohibió el ingreso al país de papa fresca de Estados Unidos ante la posibilidad de que los plaguicidas utilizados en su cultivo generen daños al medio ambiente, a la biodiversidad o a la población.From the archive

六月 28, 2016
World Potato Congress Board changes: Who is in? Who is out?
David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced today the retirement of Albert Wada, after an eight year term as active member the Board of Directors. Three new international advisers were newly appointed to the Board.From the archive

六月 28, 2016
Lamb Weston / Meijer partners with Belaya Dacha to serve the Russian market with frozen potato products
Lamb Weston / Meijer announced that they have signed an agreement with the Russian company Belaya Dacha to establish a new joint venture partnership to serve the Russian market.From the archive

六月 22, 2016
Could Conagra Foods Lamb Weston Become Part of Post Holdings?
On November 18, 2015 Conagra Foods announced plans to spin off Lamb Weston and mentioned during the presentation of their latest financial results that the separation is on track. Now rumors surface that Conagra Foods has met with Post Holdings to discuss a potential merger of Post and Lamb Weston.From the archive

六月 22, 2016
Tolsma-Grisnich Group acquires majority share in Farm Electronics Limited
Farm Electronics Limited, a UK based potato storage specialist has become part of the Tolsma-Grisnich group. The company will continue to trade and manufacture crop storage systems as Farm Electronics LimitedFrom the archive








