Potato News

Following the success of the CropVision launched in 2020, DOWNS, a leader in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, introduces its new high-throughput optical sorter for unwashed potatoes: the CropVision Plus.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is driving an initiative to enhance potato production capacity by training scientists from Nepal and Bhutan in innovative seed production and quality assurance technologies.

The breeding company Averis, located in Veendam, has joined Breeders Trust as a shareholder. Breeders Trust supports participating companies in protecting and enforcing plant breeder rights and contract terms.

DutchTecSource (DTS), a leading innovator and supplier in blanching, cooling, and cooking technologies for the food processing industry, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned screw blancher.

Four major potato processing companies, McCain Foods, Cavendish Farms, Lamb Weston, and J.R. Simplot, are accused of price-fixing in a class-action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court.

The potatoes sector is to benefit from the delivery of seven industry projects funded by residual levy reserves, after a grant agreement was signed between AHDB and GB Potatoes.

In response to evolving market demands across diverse industries, Tummers Group is excited to announce a comprehensive restructuring of its organization and strategic approach.

As part of its drive to continue to bring innovative technology solutions to the food industry, TNA Solutions has launched an immersive, interactive digital service, the tna intelli-assist TM , to deliver high-impact projects with minimal risks – all while staying on budget.

Recently, a big step was taken in Uttar Pradesh, India, where SHREE SURENDRA FOODS and Kiremko signed an agreement for the construction of a new potato flake line

Tong Engineering, UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, is looking ahead to Interpom 2024 event in Kortrijk, Belgium on 24 th to 26 th November where it will showcase its latest potato and vegetable handling solutions as well as officially introducing the company’s newly appointed French representative, Mathieu Aspar.

La producción total en España es un 1,4% menor que en 2023, con una reducción del 1,9% en el área de cultivo, y un aumento en los rendimientos por hectárea del 0,55%.

Las autoridades están avanzando con un plan de medidas que puedan mitigar el impacto de la sequía para la próxima campaña.

Casi tres dólares por un kilo de papa en las regiones productoras es un numero que preocupa a los consumidores y que cuesta mucho explicar.

Mucha oferta muy rápido sumado a una baja demanda acumulada de semanas anteriores por los precios altos hicieron al cambio brusco en los precios.

Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG (BNA) is now operating under the name EUROPLANT Innovation GmbH & Co. KG.

As the highly anticipated Food Ingredients Europe (FI Europe) exhibition approaches, Goodrich Cereals is set to showcase innovative potato flakes and highlight a commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Dewulf, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will also be exhibiting at Interpom this year, the premier European indoor trade fair for the potato sector in Kortrijk.

On 6, 7 and 8 November 2024, the annual variety shows were organised by various potato trading houses from Emmeloord and the surrounding area. The team of The Potato Company B.V. (TPC) looks back on very successful days.