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October 23, 2024

RPE Launches Innovative Sweet Potato Program

RPE, a trusted leader in the fresh produce industry has announced the launch of its new comprehensive sweet potato program, tailored to meet growing market demands while maximizing efficiency for retail partners.

How many new potato varieties have been registered in Ukraine since the beginning of the year?

October 23, 2024

Introducing the Potato Varieties newly registered in the Ukraine in 2024.

As of October 2024, 12 new potato varieties were added to the State Register of Plant Varieties Suitable for Distribution in Ukraine during 2024. Four of these varieties are of French selection, four are German, and four are Dutch.

October 22, 2024

Hotraco Group acquired by Munters AB

The Hotraco group is acquired by Munters. Mooij Agro, supplier of potato storage solutions, is part of the Hotraco Group.

Las patatas de origen nacional ganan espacio en Botucatu (SP) y región

October 22, 2024

Brasil: desarrollo de variedades nativas avanza y ganan presencia en el mercado

La adaptación al clima y los suelos sumado a las resistencias naturales para patologías locales hace que sean una gran opción, sobre todo para la agricultura orgánica y familiar.

Llegan 50 toneladas de semillas para fortalecer producción de papa nativa en Huánuco

October 22, 2024

Perú: apoyo gubernamental a productores con semilla de papa nativa

Varias localidades de la región de Huánuco se verán beneficiadas por 50 toneladas de semilla de papa nativa para estimular la producción.

October 21, 2024

Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies and Grower Associates

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed seven new members to its organization since the first quarter of 2024. RPE, LLC becomes the third member of the Fresh Marketer Sector to join PSA, and will be offering access to PSAs annual on-farm self-assessment.

Argentina: Abrupto derrumbe del precio de la papa en los mercados mayoristas

October 21, 2024

Argentina: se desploman los precios por sobre oferta

Tras el fin de las lluvias en la provincia de Tucumán se retomó la cosecha y los precios de la papa cayeron a menos de la mitad.

La proxima semana arranca la cosecha de papa en el norte del estado

October 21, 2024

México: congreso nacional de papa

Será en Los Mochis durante la última semana de noviembre y convocará a los distintos actores del sector productivo.

TOMRA Food's impressive stand at Fruit Attraction 2024 showcases their latest innovations in AI technology, including LUCAi™ for citrus

October 21, 2024

Spain: Tomra Food drives innovation in AI and strengthens its regional presence at Fruit Attraction 2024

Tomra Food presented a variety of products at Fruit Attraction in Madrid and strengthened its commitment to Spain.

October 21, 2024

Modular conveyor belts: Say Goodbye to Splicing with Intralox ZeroSplice Technology

Intralox unveiled their latest innovation, ZeroSplice technology, to offer food processors a reliable alternative to splicing their belts. ZeroSplice technology enables food processors to connect ThermoDrive belting sections quickly and easily without field splicing.

Flikweert Vision's 200th Quality Grader in Action: Celebrating a significant milestone with advanced optical sorting technology.

October 20, 2024

Optical sorting milestone: Flikweert Vision produces 200th QualityGrader, capable of sorting both washed and unwashed potatoes

Flikweert Vision celebrates the production of the 200th Quality Grader, just three years after the first machine was launched on the market. The optical sorter - initially developed for unwashed potatoes - has evolved into a versatile solution that can now also sort onions and washed potatoes.

October 20, 2024

Europatat welcomes GB Potatoes as associated member

GB Potatoes has been welcomed participation from all in the potato supply chain, including growers, packers, processors, seed growers, research organisations, independent advisors, and ancillary businesses.