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Operadores frutihortícolas no quieren que digitalicen la facturación
July 07, 2018

Operadores frutihortícolas no quieren que digitalicen la facturación

La Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP) de Argentina digitalizará los procesos de facturación para determinar impuestos en forma directa. La entidad no tendrá que esperar el IVA de los contribuyentes sino que lo definirá de acuerdo a sus débitos y créditos.
How Pepsico's shift towards healthier snack options plays out in Thailand
July 07, 2018

How Pepsico's shift towards healthier snacks plays out in Thailand

As PepsiCo Food is shifting towards healthier options in Thailand, the company aims to make its multigrain snack Sunbites a trademark healthy snack brand among Thais.
Potato Farmers in Uganda are waiting for new GM 'Victoria'
July 07, 2018

Potato Farmers in Uganda are waiting for new GM 'Victoria'

Victoria - a popular local potato variety in Uganda - is extremely susceptible to potato Late Blight disease, but a resistant GM version of this variety has been developed.
With testing almost complete, it is up to the government biosafety regulatory authorities in Uganda.
Marc Van Herreweghe new chairman of Belgapom, the Belgian association representing potato processing and trade
July 07, 2018

Marc Van Herreweghe new chairman of Belgapom, the Belgian association representing potato processing and trade

Belgapom, the Belgian potato trade and processing industry association, has appointed Marc Van Herreweghe as its new chairman.
Better Made Potato Chips now available in 14 US States beyond Michigan
July 07, 2018

Better Made Potato Chips now available in 14 US States beyond Michigan

Better Made Snack Foods is extending its reach well beyond its home base of Michigan. Its chips and snack products are now available in 14 additional US States.
Ecuador implementará plan de comercialización de la papa
July 04, 2018

Ecuador implementará plan de comercialización de la papa

Con esel fin, el MInisterio de Agricultura y Ganadería diseñó un programa que comprende la promoción de las bondades del tubérculo, el desarrollo de investigación para mejorar las semillas y el fomento de la productividad y asociatividad.
Colombia: La mayor amenaza para los páramos es la papa
July 04, 2018

Colombia: La mayor amenaza para los páramos es la papa

Este tipo de cultivos es nocivo para el suelo por los químicos que utiliza.
Perú: Un productor presentó 200 variedades de papa nativa
July 04, 2018

Perú: Un productor presentó 200 variedades de papa nativa

Sucedió en la Expo Feria de Huancavelica. El mismo productor exhibió 60 ecotipos de mashua, 120 variedades de maíz amiláceo, 80 de habas y 60 variedades de frijoles.
tna abre oficina en México para mejorar el soporte al cliente
July 03, 2018

tna abre oficina en México para mejorar el soporte al cliente

La compañía australiana tna, líder en soluciones integradas de procesamiento y empaque de alimentos, abrió una oficina y centro de capacitación en México para brindar nuevos servicios y un soporte técnico mejorado.
European retailers Tesco and Carrefour to create strategic alliance to deal with global suppliers
July 02, 2018

European retailers Tesco and Carrefour to create strategic alliance to deal with global suppliers

The two largest European Supermarket groups, Tesco and Carrefour are announcing their intention to enter into a long-term, strategic alliance.
USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to increase the market price
July 02, 2018

USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to 'reduce the strain on red potato producers'

Red Potato Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota helped out by a $3 million in purchase of red potatoes for nutrition assistance programs through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Bosch is looking for a new owner for its packaging business
July 02, 2018

Bosch is looking for a new owner for its packaging business

Bosch has decided to sell it packaging business. Although Bosch Packaging Technology is among the largest manufacturers of packaging equipment world-wide, the company does not consider it its core business.

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