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Report: Sharp rise in input costs, increased holding levels impacting planted potato acreage in Canada
August 11, 2022

Report: Sharp rise in input costs, increased holding levels impacting planted potato acreage in Canada

Earlier this month Statistics Canada released their first estimate of potato acreage in Canada as a result of data obtained from their survey of potato growers in Canada. The 2022 potato acreage is estimated at 385,128 acres.
Patatas Meléndez adquiere la compañía gallega Patatas Prado.
August 10, 2022

Patatas Meléndez adquiere la compañía gallega Patatas Prado

Patatas Meléndez adquiere el 100% de Patatas Prado y mantiene su organización y su estructura. La compañía incluirá la patata gallega en su portfolio de productos y sigue apostando por aportar valor en la categoría de las patatas.
Fresh debut for the Amazables! Microwaveable potatoes.
August 10, 2022

NNZ and Fresh Solutions Network debut Amazables microwaveable potato

The Amazables! microwaveable potatoes were introduced by NNZ Inc. and Fresh Solutions Network/Basin Gold Cooperative at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference on July 28-29 in Monterey, California.
Grote Company Names New Controller and Engineering Manager.
August 10, 2022

Grote Company Names New Controller and Engineering Manager

Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced that Aaron Thomas has accepted the role of controller for PFI (a Grote Company).
Lays mashed up snack aisle with the newest batch of flavor swap releases
August 09, 2022

Lays mashed up snack aisle with the newest batch of flavor swap releases

Ready for flavor déjà vu? Last summer, the Lay's brand introduced new potato chips inspired by other fan-favorite Frito-Lay flavors that had fans asking themselves, "Wait, is this Doritos or Lay's?" Now, Lay's is adding another twist
PotatoEurope 2022: Focus on direct farm sales
August 09, 2022

PotatoEurope 2022: Focus on direct farm sales

PotatoEurope 2022 will be taking place on 7 and 8 September 2022 at the Rittergut Bockerode estate in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany.
FoodeQ presents CentreQ - A unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors
August 09, 2022

FoodeQ presents CentreQ - A unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors

FoodeQ introduces a unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors driven by unbalanced motors.
La FAO impulsará el mapeo de nutrientes del suelo en Centroamérica y África subsahariana.
August 08, 2022

La FAO impulsará el mapeo de nutrientes del suelo en Centroamérica y África subsahariana

Una contribución de USD 20 millones de parte de los Estados Unidos de América catalizará un uso más eficiente de los fertilizantes. Los fondos se utilizarán principalmente para realizar mapas específicos de nutrientes del suelo para sistematizar y mejorar los mapas de suelos existentes.
Nathan Bender assumes role of President at Tasteful Selections.
August 08, 2022

Nathan Bender assumes role of President at Tasteful Selections

Nathan Bender, a 16-year agribusiness veteran and co-founder of baby potato category leader Tasteful Selections, has assumed the role of President at the organization he helped establish in 2010.
Potato cultivation in Peru.
August 08, 2022

FAO supports Peru to establish an 'International Potato Day'

This initiative seeks to raise awareness about the importance of this Andean tuber in agricultural development and global food security.
A novel approach to snapshot hyperspectral imaging based on computed tomography imaging spectrometer (CTIS)
August 08, 2022

A novel approach to snapshot hyperspectral imaging based on computed tomography imaging spectrometer (CTIS)

A novel approach to snapshot hyperspectral imaging based on computed tomography imaging spectrometer (CTIS) is the result of the interesting collaboration between Newtec Engineering A/S and Physics at the University of Southern Denmark.
Equipment manufacturer Sormac awarded top energy rating for its new production facility
August 08, 2022

Equipment manufacturer Sormac achieves the top energy rating for its new production facility

Equipment manufacturer Sormac consistently made sustainable choices during the realization of its new production facility. It resulted in the highest achievable energy label (A +++++) by the Dutch Government

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