Potato News

Members of a Danish farmers co-operative experienced a packed 3-day tour of the Angus potato industry recently.

Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 157.4 points in May 2022, down 0.9 points (0.6 percent) from April, marking the second consecutive monthly decline.

FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS"), will receive USD 2M in funding to further expand commercialization of the Spiral Immersion System (SIS)TM, a revolutionary technology in the food processing industry.

Elea's presence at Snackex 2022 highlights the opportunities of PEF for snacks. At booth No. 510, samples of products made with PEF will be available for tasting and you can see the PEFPilot Dual.

Consumed by more than a billion people worldwide, including many of the world’s poorest, potato has long been one of the most important crops to avert hunger.

Manitoba's potato farmers are getting close to wrapping up planting. Vikram Bisht, Industry Development Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, estimates seeding progress at about 80 to 85 percent complete.

The Director of the International Trade Center (ITC), Mr. Eric Bochot, Representatives of the International Trade Center, accompanied by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAIM) and NRC visits the Beirut-Erbil company for signing a memorandum of joint cooperation for improving agricultural and trade status in Iraq.

Menores de colegio de Pamparomás en Áncash realizan exposición sobre desarrollo fenológico en el marco del Día Nacional de la Papa. También se exhibió gastronomía a base del tubérculo como pan, picante de cuy y tocosh.

Princesa Amandine Ibérica comenzará a abastecer por primera vez a sus socios franceses con patata nueva en el mes de junio, cuando allí no tienen producción.

The Irish Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, officially opened the 11th World Potato Congress at the RDS in Dublin.

The Association da Batata de Portugal wants to increase the production of this tuber by 20% in the next two years, through a promotion campaign, which has an investment of more than EUR 20,000 (about USD 21,415).