The potato company Scotty Brand saves 27 tons of plastic from its packaging
In one year, a Scottish potato company removed almost 27 tons of plastic from its packaging.
January 05, 2021
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
Last month, key actors from Georgia’s potato sector convened virtually to discuss ideas to enhance the country’s potato sector.
January 05, 2021
Laura Bounds of Kent Crisps recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list 2021
Laura Claire Bounds recieves an MBE in recognition of her work done through the firm she owns, Kent Crisps of Bridge near Canterbury.
January 05, 2021
Potato LEAF Reaches $2 Million Founders Society Goal
Foundation announces virtual Institute Alumni Summit, July 13-15
January 05, 2021
PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency
To the untrained eye (and mouth), a Cheetos Snack is a Cheetos Snack. But even die-hard snack lovers might not realize the lengths to which engineers go to ensure each bite has the optimal crunch, lightness, and shape.
January 04, 2021
Brexit: Scottish minister pledges to fight for seed potato exporters
The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal. Exports of seed potatoes - a vital Scottish export - will not be part of a trade deal between the UK and EU
January 04, 2021
From Seed potato to Seed: Optimizing the germination of TPS
This year HZPC expects to own the first prototype of a hybrid potato variety. These potatoes will be sown instead of planted, and that offers a perspective for the food security of areas that are hard to reach.
January 04, 2021
El hombre que intenta llevar el cultivo de la patata al siglo XXI
El agricultor Peter Imle intenta reducir a la mitad su cantidad de cromosomas para abrir el camino a muchas nuevas variedades con características más útiles.
January 04, 2021
Salamanca, España: ¿Qué hacemos con las patatas?
Cooperativas como Aranpino sí encuentran venta en Madrid, pero agricultores que han decidido almacenar las patatas no saben ahora qué hacer con ellas.
January 04, 2021
Lamb Weston announces new VP for Australia and New Zealand operations
Lamb Weston has named Simone Anderson as the new Vice President and General Manager, Lamb Weston Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), beginning January 4, 2021.
January 03, 2021
Agrico seed potatoes head to Bangladesh
How do Agrico seed potatoes find their way to Bangladesh? The journey starts with the sale of the seed potatoes.
January 03, 2021
Government of Pakistan to form Potato Development Council
The government of Pakistan is committed to expedite the establishment of aPotato Development Council under the forthcoming Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF), revealed Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood.