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三月 02, 2010
European Commission approves Amflora starch potato
Today the European Commission approved Amflora, BASF's genetically optimized starch potato, for commercial application in Europe. The potato can now be used for the production of industrial starch."After waiting for more than 13 years, we are de...From the archive
三月 02, 2010
Europa aprueba cultivo de papa transgénica
La Comisión Europea (CE) aprobó hoy el cultivo en la Unión Europea (UE) de una variedad de patata genéticamente modificada, fabricada por la empresa alemana BASF, la primera autorización del tipo concedida en los últimos 12 años. La patata Amflora pod...From the archive
三月 01, 2010
UK retailer Marks & Spencer commits to sustainable products
Marks &Spencer (M&S) announces a programme to be the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015, launching 80 major new commitments under M&S’ eco and ethical plan, Plan A. The new commitments will mean we ensure all M&S products becom...From the archive
二月 27, 2010
Foodbanks benefit from Idaho Potato surplus
Food banks, charities and hungry people in Idaho are benefiting from a Idaho's surplus of potatoes.J.R. Simplot Co. donated 35,000 pounds of spuds Feb. 16 to the Idaho Foodbank and the Boise Rescue Mission."This is a tremendous donation,"he s...From the archive
二月 26, 2010
Cavendish Farms cuts 20 potato farmers
P.E.I.'s farming industry was dealt another blow Friday when it was learned that Irving-owned Cavendish Farms was cutting 20 farmers who normally grow for the company. Agriculture Minster George Webster said Irving is cutting smaller growers with po...From the archive
二月 26, 2010
Aardappeltelers McCain richten telersvereniging op
De Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond (NAV) neemt het initiatief voor het vormen van een telersvereniging van aardappeltelers die voor McCain telen. Daarmee pakt de akkerbouwvakbond de handschoen op die voorzitter Eric Delacour, voorzitter van de Franse tel...From the archive
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二月 24, 2010
Ag World Support Systems provides inspection services to the potato industry
Warren Hennigar turned his vision of a third party inspection company for the potato processing industry in North America into reality 12 years ago with the creation of Ag World Support Systems. Today, he is CEO of a company with locations in Easton, ...From the archive
二月 24, 2010
Aviko overweegt winst te delen met aardappeltelers
Aviko overweegt om een deel van de winst te delen met de aardappeltelers. Het aardappelverwerkende bedrijf zoekt naar een geschikte vorm hiervoor.Dat zegt directeur Dick Zelhorst van Aviko Potato in een interview met het tijdschrift Aardappelwereld. ...From the archive
二月 24, 2010
McCain Foods buys 20 - 30% less PEI potatoes
McCain Foods Ltd. is cutting the volume of potatoes it buys from P.E.I. farmers by 20 to 30 per cent because of falling demand for french fries, Agriculture Minister George Webster said Tuesday. The cut may mean the company based in Florenceville, N....From the archive
二月 24, 2010
Euro Potato Special: The cost of potato production
The significant changes to cost of potato production for UK producers in the period 2007-2009, has left many potato growers questioning the pricing structure in North West Europe. Also, the ability of producers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands to...From the archive
二月 23, 2010
Carrefour to cut jobs, close stores in Belgium
Carrefour, the world's No. 2 retailer, said it would cut jobs and close stores in Belgium to restore profitability in the country amid intense competition from local rivals.The plan calls for cutting 1,672 jobs and closing 21 stores in Belgium by end-J...From the archive
二月 22, 2010
Cadena productiva de papa en Costa Rica. Políticas y acciones.
Información actualizada sobre políticas y acciones, producción, comercialización, agroindustria, organización, institucional y ambiental.From the archive
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二月 22, 2010
Greg Garrisson selected Maine's young potato farmer of the year
At 43, Gregg Garrison is amused that he’s been targeted as a young and up-and-coming potato farmer.“The new young is 40,” he says, after giving a small chuckle when asked his age. “I probably don’t look the part.”The Maine Potato Board at the end of 20...From the archive
二月 22, 2010
International attention for British seed potatoes at Fruit Logistica
The Potato Council (PCL), a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), recorded 100 international enquiries about seed potatoes at their exhibit at this year’s record breaking Fruit Logistica exhibition (February 3rd to 5th...From the archive
二月 21, 2010
Jaap Kodde van Flevostar Dronten over de Nederlandse aardappelmarkt: "Kwaliteit wordt niet gewaardeerd"
De situatie op de aardappelmarkt is volgens Jaap Kodde van aardappelgroothandel Flevostar Dronten momenteel ondoorzichtig. "Volgens tellingen kan de aanvoer uit het buitenland nog wel tegen gaan vallen. De vorst bepaalt de stemming. Uit berichten ...From the archive
二月 21, 2010
No more 'Would you like fries with that'
It's time to bury that negative fast-food cliché, "Would you like fries with that?" In today's restaurant world, whether it's quick service or full service, operators are finding new ways to present and flavor fries, and customers are eating...From the archive
二月 19, 2010
Avebe schort aanvraag voor veldproef genaardappel op
Avebe dient geen nieuwe aanvragen in voor veldproeven met het genetisch veranderde aardappelras Modena.De reden is dat de bestaande aanvragen nog steeds niet zijn gehonoreerd.Avebe voert een aantal jaren veldproeven uit met het genetisch veranderde aar...From the archive
二月 19, 2010
New Canadian Reds on display at Fredericton Potato Research Centre
On February 17, at the Potato Research Centre in Fredericton, experimental potato selections were unveiled, including a number of red skins. Red skinned potatoes are hot thanks in part to a consumer and restaurant industry trend toward potatoes that ca...From the archive