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Tolsma-Grisnich supplies potato receiving, handling and storage equipment in Russia
March 02, 2021

Tolsma-Grisnich supplies potato receiving, handling and storage equipment in Russia

Together with a leading processor a greenfield project was developed in Russia, where Tolsma-Grisnich will supply potato receiving, handling and storage equipment.
Europatat Congress 2021 Virtual Edition
March 02, 2021

Europatat Congress 2021 Virtual Edition

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is excited to announce that the 2021 edition of its annual Congress will be held on Thursday, 10th of June in a virtual format.
Corona crisis slashes Belgian potato industry in 2020. Volume of potatoes for processing lowest in three years
March 02, 2021

Corona crisis hits Belgian potato industry hard: 2020 processing volume lowest in three years

No one could miss it in the media last year: the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Belgian potato sector hard.
Dewulf adds new options that make MH 24x receiving hoppers even more versatile
March 02, 2021

Dewulf adds new options that make MH 24x receiving hoppers even more versatile

Dewulf, full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, has introduced several new options for their MH 24x series of receiving hoppers.
TOMRA Food sets new standards in grading accuracy with SmartGrade software on its Spectrim advanced industrial imaging platform
March 02, 2021

TOMRA Food sets new standards in grading accuracy with SmartGrade software on its Spectrim platform

TOMRA Food introduces SmartGrade on its Spectrim platform. The new system puts the packhouse in control of grading with such accuracy that it is able to pack fruit to maximize sales by matching the specific requirements of the individual customers.
Las mejores tortillas del súper según la 'doctora' Lola: Mercadona, Dia, Lidl, Carrefour…
March 01, 2021

Las mejores tortillas del súper según la 'doctora' Lola: Mercadona, Dia, Lidl, Carrefour

El Español compra seis tortillas de patata con cebollla de diferentes cadenas para que dos expertas en el producto las valoren. ¿Cuál será mejor?
Perú: Más de 800 hectáreas de cultivos de papa afectadas por heladas en Huancavelica
March 01, 2021

Perú: Más de 800 hectáreas de cultivos de papa afectadas por heladas en Huancavelica

Los agricultores del distrito de Pazos, ubicado en la provincia de Tayacaja, región Huancavelica han visto afectados el 80 porciento de sus cultivos por las intensas heladas.
Honduras: Evaluarán de siete variedades de semilla papa
March 01, 2021

Honduras: Evaluarán de siete variedades de semilla papa

La firma del convenio de cooperación fue realizada por el director de Dicta, Gerardo Murillo Gale y el gerente general de Bioquimsa, Ramón Salinas Orellana.
Potato Europe 2021 trade show theme resonates: 'What's Now, What's New and What's the Future'
March 01, 2021

Potato Europe 2021 theme resonates: 'What's Now, What's New and What's the Future'

With the event theme 'What's Now, What's New and What's the Future', PotatoEurope 2021 promises to provide insight into current developments in the potato industry as well as a look at the future of the sector.
McCain Foods 'Upping' the Stakes in Vertical Farming with GoodLeaf
March 01, 2021

McCain Foods increases its stake in Vertical Farming startup GoodLeaf

McCain Foods Limited has made a substantial investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture and its wholly owned subsidiary GoodLeaf Farms, Canada's largest commercial vertical farming operation, to help drive the company's growth and expansion plans.
An Investor Group Led by Champlain Financial Corporation Acquired Wong Wing Foods Inc.
February 28, 2021

McCain Foods sells majority stake in 'Wong Wing' to Champlain led investor group

An investor group led by Champlain Financial Corporation,‎ and including Fondaction, has acquired a majority stake in the Wong Wing business unit ('Wong Wing') in partnership with McCain Foods Canada ('McCain').
Mexico’s Supreme Court Delays Decision on Fresh Potato Imports from the United States
February 28, 2021

Mexico’s Supreme Court Delays Decision on US Fresh Potato Imports

During the hearing of the Mexican Supreme Court held on February 24, the justice who authored the draft ruling overturning a ban on the importation of U.S. fresh potatoes asked the court to postpone a vote until next week at the earliest.

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