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Potato Processor Peka Kroef B.V. Expands Market Dominance with Acquisition of Frespo B.V.
March 18, 2024

Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. strengthens its position in the market of chilled products with the acquisition of Frespo B.V.

Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. entered into a purchase agreement with investment company Nimbus on March 14 2024, regarding the acquisition of potato processor Frespo B.V., the former Aviko site in Cuijk.
Argentina: técnicas de nutrición complementaria
March 18, 2024

Argentina: técnicas de nutrición complementaria

Jornada técnica sobre nutrición complementaria muestra resultados a campo muy prometedores.
FAO: el valor de la papa en el mundo
March 18, 2024

FAO: el valor de la papa en el mundo

La FAO ha destacado la importancia de la papa para la seguridad alimentaria mundial. A continuación una guia con algunas publicaciones de interés.
España: subvención para la investigación y promoción del cultivo de patatas
March 18, 2024

España: subvención para la investigación y promoción del cultivo de patatas

En España se aprobó una subvención de 80.000 euros para la investigación y la promoción del cultivo de patatas. Una apuesta gubernamental a uno de los cultivos que más ha visto crecer sus exportaciones en los últimos tiempos.
Lynette Dinga (WFP Nutritionist), Chalmers Mulwa (CIP Scientist), Simon Heck (CIP DG), Lauren Landis (WFP Country Director Kenya), George Njoroge (WFP Head of FtMA), Robert Ackatia-Armah (WFP Head of Programme Support)
March 16, 2024

Empowering Nutrition, Building Resilience: World Food Programme and International Potato Center Join Forces

To combat hunger and malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Potato Center (CIP) have extended their partnership for a further four years with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU)
The Combined Drought Indicator
March 16, 2024

Drought Tightens Grip on the Mediterranean, Impacting Potato Production

Now, the specter of a warmer-than-average spring in 2024 is anticipated, as predicted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report 'Drought in the Mediterranean Region - January 2024'.
Potato chip maker rescues 25 million pounds of 'ugly' potatoes
March 14, 2024

Potato chip maker rescues 25 million pounds of 'ugly' potatoes

Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.
Royal Avebe extends cooperation for bio natural gas production in Germany
March 12, 2024

Royal Avebe extends cooperation for bio natural gas production in Germany

Royal Avebe will continue to purchase two million kilowatt hours of fossil-free biomethane at its German plant in Lüchow in 2024.
Perú: grandes perdidas debido a lluvias y heladas
March 12, 2024

Perú: grandes perdidas debido a lluvias y heladas

Hasta 40% de los cultivos en algunas zonas productivas se vieron comprometidos. El alcalde de la municipalidad afectada se manifestó al respecto.
Brasil: precios bajan por tercer semana consecutiva
March 11, 2024

Brasil: precios bajan por tercer semana consecutiva

Debido a problemas de calidad y aumento en los ritmos de cosecha los precios continuan a la baja.
FAO Food Price Index eases again in February, mostly driven by lower world cereal prices
March 10, 2024

FAO Food Price Index eases again in February, mostly driven by lower world cereal prices

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 117.3 points in February 2024, down 0.9 points (0.7 percent) from its revised January level
NPC Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling
March 09, 2024

National Potato Council Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. 
Sandrine Dixson-Declève, co-president of The Club of Rome
March 09, 2024

Sandrine Dixson-Declève, co-president of The Club of Rome, to give opening speech Anuga FoodTec 2024

Sandrine Dixson-Declève is going to open Anuga FoodTec in Cologne on 19 March 2024 at 9.15 a.m. with a keynote speech on the Main Stage Responsibility (Hall 9, B080/C081).
The Netherlands: supply problems for potato processors and historically high prices
March 08, 2024

The Netherlands: supply problems for potato processors and historically high prices

Demand for EU potato supplies remains strong, but supplies are tightening.
Nimbus has agreed to acquire CelaVita
March 08, 2024

McCain Foods to sell CelaVita chilled potato business to private investment fund Nimbus

On March 1, 2024, Nimbus entered into a purchase agreement with CelaVita B.V., a member of the McCain Group of companies, to acquire the activities of CelaVita.
Potato Dish Trends
March 07, 2024

Potatoes a top menu performer as loaded drums, fries, bowls entice younger generations

Potatoes appeared on nearly 83% of all U.S. restaurant menus in 2023, demonstrating the staying power of America’s favorite vegetable as a top menu performer.
Bob Mattive of Colorado Elected National Potato Council President. (Courtesy: National Potato Council)
March 05, 2024

Bob Mattive of Colorado Elected National Potato Council President

The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2024 roster of Executive Committee members this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit.
Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch
March 05, 2024

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch

Bio Plast Pom has worked with the Gdańsk University of Technology and other scientific centres to design a compostable and biodegradable material based on potato starch

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