Potato News

Scotts Introduces its GT170 Windrower Kit
November 03, 2020

Scotts Introduces its GT170 Windrower Kit

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of vegetable harvesting equipment has launched an innovative conversion kit that allows owners of the GRIMME GT 170 trailed harvester to convert to a windrower.
SIMA Postponed To November 2022
November 03, 2020

SIMA Postponed To November 2022

In view of the current global economic climate and the many uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers of SIMA have taken the decision to hold the next edition of SIMA in November 2022 (from Sunday 6 to Thursday 10 November 2022).
Planting potatoes
November 03, 2020

North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG): Potato acreage should decrease by a minimum of 15%

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimates that the total harvest will be 27.9 million tons this season if all potatoes in the ground will be indeed harvested. The harvest is later than usual with all the risks involved.
PIP Innovations and FoodeQ team up to offer robotic cutting line
November 03, 2020

PIP Innovations and FoodeQ team up to offer robotic cutting line

PIP Innovations, the manufacturer of D-Blade - a robotic produce cutter - partners with FoodeQ, maker of vibratory shakers to accelerate global expansion by offering a tested combination of shakers and robot technology.
Belgapom starts its new search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato trade and processing industry
November 02, 2020

Belgapom restarts search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato industry association

With a new board, Belgapom starts its new search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato trade and processing industry
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
November 02, 2020

New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted

The Integra-D is Urschel’s newest addition to the Affinity line. The high-performance dicer features operation at the push of a button.
Burger King reveals a more tender side asking people to support McDonald's
November 02, 2020

Burger King reveals a more tender side asking people to support McDonald's

You may not be anywhere near the office water cooler right now, but we still want to spotlight the most talked about creative from the brands that should be on your radar. Today, everyone's talking about Burger King's 'endorsement' of McDonald's.
La Dirección Regional de Agricultura de Lima busca incrementar la producción del tubérculo
November 02, 2020

Productores de Lima, Perú Reciben 30 Toneladas de Semillas de Papa de Alta Calidad Genética

Emprendedores productores de la región Lima, Perú recibieron semillas certificadas de diversas variedades de papa, de alta calidad genética, con el propósito de potenciar este cultivo y garantizar la seguridad alimentaria en el país, tras la situación de emergencia sanitaria que se vive por el covid-19.
El Perú tiene más de tres mil variedades de papa, una riqueza a preservar.
November 02, 2020

Se prolonga la Polémica Moratoria al ingreso de cultivos transgénicos al Perú hasta el 2035

La semana pasada se prolongó la moratoria al ingreso de cultivos transgénicos al Perú hasta el 2035. El tema suscita el debate a favor y en contra desde hace nueve años, cuando se estableció una primera moratoria que vencía el 2021.
Algunos agricultores optan por no sacar las patatas de la tierra para no aumentar las pérdidas
November 02, 2020

Los Precios de la Patata Fríen a los Agricultores de Castilla y León

La cotización de este tubérculo ha llegado a un punto en el que casi se paga por vender y la Unión de Pequeños Agricultores (UPA) denuncia que se incumple la Ley de la Cadena Alimentaria en Castilla y León.
Kiremko starts up Fun Fries French fry line in Morocco remotely using AR
October 30, 2020

Kiremko starts up Fun Fries French fry line in Morocco remotely using AR

A new experience for both Kiremko and Morrocan potato processor Fun Fries; the French fry line that was installed last summer was started up entirely remotely using augmented reality.
SNAC International Joins Partner Program
October 27, 2020

SNAC International Joins Partner Program with PACK EXPO Connects

SNAC International is an official partner of PACK EXPO Connects. Attend SNAC's virtual education session on Monday, Nov. 9, 1:00PM - 1:30PM ET

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