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¿De dónde viene la costumbre de comer ñoquis los 29?
June 24, 2018

¿De dónde viene la costumbre de comer ñoquis los 29?

En Argentina existe la costumbre de consumir ñoquis de papa los días 29 de cada mes. Además, se coloca dinero debajo del plato. Conozca desde cuándo y por qué acostumbran sus pobladores a comer este tipo de pasta.
Masser Potato Farms Welcomes Chip Callahan As Director Of Foodservice Sales
June 21, 2018

Masser Potato Farms Welcomes Chip Callahan As Director Of Foodservice Sales

Foodservice industry veteran Charles “Chip” Callahan is joining Masser Potato Farms as Director of Foodservice Sales
Grimme opens new building in Belgium
June 21, 2018

Agricultural Machinery supplier Grimme opens a new building in Belgium

Agricultural Machinery manufacturer GRIMME inaugurated its new location in Roeselare, Belgium with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Potato Packing business Leo de Kock appoints Jan Bijleveld as Managing Director
June 21, 2018

Potato Packing business Leo de Kock appoints Jan Bijleveld as Managing Director

Jan Bijleveld has been appointed as the new Managing Director at Dutch potato packing business Leo de Kock, a subsidiary of Agrico BV.
AHDB secured emergency crop protection authorisations helping out UK potato farmers
June 21, 2018

AHDB secured emergency crop protection authorisations helping out UK potato farmers

AHDB secured nine emergency authorisations for potato, herb, celery, carrot, parsnip, cherry and plum for UK growers to protect their crops.
Hybrid potatoes from botanical seeds: an opportunity or a threat?
June 19, 2018

Hybrid potatoes from botanical seeds: an opportunity or a threat?

Typically, potatoes are multiplied by replanting a small potato tuber from last season, causing it to grow a new potato plant. Recently a new method of multiplication is making headlines: true potato seed (TPS) from hybrid potatoes.
Irish potato farmers upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage
June 19, 2018

Irish potato farmers in Rwanda upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage

In Rwanda, the Ministry of Agriculture and partners have pledged to establish modern seed potato warehouses and greenhouses to ensure the supply of quality seed potatoes.
Kettle Foods Ltd (UK) upgrades production site with new potato receiving area
June 19, 2018

Kettle Foods Ltd (UK) upgrades production site with new potato receiving area

With a groundbreaking ceremony, construction has started on the new potato receiving area for the Kettle Foods in the United Kingdom
McCain trialing multi-species cover crop blend for rotation in Canada’s potato provinces
June 19, 2018

McCain trialing multi-species cover crop blend for rotation in the Canadian potato provinces

Prince Edward Island potato growers are exploring diverse approaches to solve their low organic matter levels with cover crops
USDA: 9 Percent More Potatoes in Stock than on June 1, 2017
June 19, 2018

USDA: 9 Percent More Potatoes in Stock than on June 1, 2017

In the United States, there was 9 percent more potatoes in stock on June 1 compared to last year
Pepsico is considering a new snack plant in Zimbabwe, Zambia or Botswana
June 19, 2018

Pepsico is considering a new snack plant in Zimbabwe, Zambia or Botswana

According to reports from Zimbabwe, Pepsico is considering a snack plant (Chips and Snacks) in the region consisting of the countries Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.
Teri Johnson promoted to Divisional Sales Manager for North America at tna
June 19, 2018

Teri Johnson promoted to Divisional Sales Manager for North America at tna

Processing and Packaging Equipment supplier tna is pleased to announce the promotion of Teri Johnson to divisional sales manager – North America.

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