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NEPG estimates potato harvest 2018
November 08, 2018

North-western European Potato Growers: harvest down 20 percent at least

The total potato harvest in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France in 2018 will be at least 20 percent lower than last year, according to the latest estimates of the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG).
Pringles Thanksgiving dinner chips (turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie flavoured) sell out in no time
November 08, 2018

Pringles Thanksgiving dinner chips (turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie flavoured) sell out in no time

Last Thanksgiving, Pringles® launched the Pringles Thanksgiving Dinner. This year, Pringles brought back the favorites from last year. Unfortunately supplies were (too) limited. They were all sold out after only 41 minutes.
Aviko to close Amberger potato specialties plant in Germany
November 08, 2018

Aviko to close Amberger potato specialties plant in Germany

Potato Processor Aviko, a Royal Cosun company, has decided to terminate operations at its factory in Oberdolling (Germany). The Amberger factory will be closed before the end of the year.
Perú lanza variedad de papa para mejorar seguridad alimentaria
November 07, 2018

Perú lanza variedad de papa para mejorar seguridad alimentaria

Kawsay, desarrollada por el CIP, tiene el potencial de mejorar los ingresos y la seguridad alimentaria de las comunidades con pocos recursos, ubicadas en tierras altas.
Mongolia says it can fully secure domestic demand for potato, wheat
November 07, 2018

Mongolia says it can fully secure domestic demand for potato, wheat

Mongolia can now fully secure its domestic demand for wheat and potatoes, the country's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry said Monday.
Frozen French Fries plant in Uzbekistan first in Central Asia
November 07, 2018

Frozen French Fries plant in Uzbekistan first in Central Asia

Potato company Agrover in Uzbekistan will start industrial production of frozen french fries and potato flakes this month
Pepsico to acquire UK chips company Pipers Crisps
November 06, 2018

Pepsico to acquire UK chips company Pipers Crisps

PepsiCo has announced its intention to take over the UK based snack food company Pipers Crisps.
Potato variety presentations in the Netherlands: Agrico highlights natural resistance to Phytophthora.
November 06, 2018

Potato variety presentations in the Netherlands: Agrico highlights natural resistance to Phytophthora

As part of the potato variety presentations in the Netherlands later this week, Agrico highlights its late blight resistant varieties in a Ukraine themed show.
West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 percent
November 06, 2018

West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 percent

West Australian Fresh Food market SpudShed increased its profit by 76 per cent to nearly $4 million over the past year, despite pressure on margins fuelled partly by rising competition from international players.
Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Utar Pradesh
November 06, 2018

Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh

One of the snack factories of Agro Tech Foods limited, a subsidiary of Conagra Brands in India, was destroyed by fire Sunday.
New Frito-Lay IMAG!NE Snack Brand offers parents snack options for their kids
November 04, 2018

New Frito-Lay IMAG!NE Snack Brand offers parents snack options for their kids

Pepsico subsidiary Frito-Lay North America has launched a new snack brand in the United States, marketed to parents for their kids named Imag!ne
Cavendish Farms argues that legal limits on the size of PEI family farms are too restrictive
November 03, 2018

Cavendish Farms says legal limits on the size of PEI family-owned potato farms are too restrictive

On Prince Edward Island the Lands Protection Act limits the maximum size of land a landowner or corporation can own. Robert Irving, president of processor Cavendish Farms said current limits should be doubled, so potato farmers can increase their yields.

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