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Universidad pública argentina diversifica los servicios al productor; ahora configura fertilizadoras e inspecciona pulverizadoras
October 18, 2017

Universidad pública argentina diversifica los servicios al productor; ahora configura fertilizadoras e inspecciona pulverizadoras

La Cátedra de Mecanización Agrícola de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias de Balcarce (Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata) ofrece dichos servicios con el fin de mejorar los procesos mecanizados en los sistemas productivos de la región.
Left Field Foods launches Spokes, a popped potato snack
October 18, 2017

Left Field Foods launches Spokes, a popped potato snack

Snack food company Left Field Foods has launched SPOKES, a light and crunchy air-puffed potato snack, now available across Canada.
Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is up compared to last year.
October 18, 2017

Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year

August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.
RPE highlights product innovations at PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo
October 17, 2017

RPE highlights product innovations at PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo

What’s new in the fresh potato category? Check it out on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo, at booth #4669 from RPE!
tna takes world's fastest case packer for flexible bags to Dubai for Gulfood Manufacturing
October 17, 2017

tna takes world's fastest case packer for flexible bags to Dubai for Gulfood Manufacturing

tna will present its ground-breaking, ultra-high speed case packer for flexible bags - the tna ropac® 5 - at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai.
Potato Chip manufacturer Hanawa Super Foods contracts 1000 farmers in Zimbabwe
October 17, 2017

Potato Chip manufacturer Hanawa Super Foods contracts 1000 farmers in Zimbabwe

Hanawa Super Foods has contracted over 1 000 farmers to grow potatoes as it moves to cut imports, a company official said.
New potato variety in India, Kufri Lima, to take on the heat...
October 16, 2017

New potato variety in India, Kufri Lima, to take on the heat...

Farmers in India can expect higher yields and profits with the release of a new potato variety, Kufri Lima, developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)
International Potato Center (CIP) and Blackpace Group to cooperate in advancing potato production in Africa
October 16, 2017

International Potato Center (CIP) and Blackpace Group to cooperate in advancing potato production in Africa

The International Potato Center (CIP) and BlackPace Africa Group (BPA) executed a Technical and Scientific agreement to advance potato production in Africa, with focus on Rwanda.
Q&A with Lucas Bell, General Manager Spray Dynamics
October 16, 2017

Q&A with Lucas Bell, General Manager Spray Dynamics

Lucas Bell, General Manager of Spray Dynamics, a subsidiary of Heat and Control discusses the developments in seasoning systems at Spray Dynamics.
Lamb Weston Opens Expanded Potato Processing Plant in Richland, Washington
October 16, 2017

Lamb Weston Opens Expanded Potato Processing Plant in Richland, Washington

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. joined with community and civic leaders today to celebrate the completed expansion of its operations in Richland, Washington.
Wet weather causes potato shortage in new Zealand
October 15, 2017

Wet weather causes potato shortage in New Zealand

Stocks of the potato chips are stretched thin as New Zealand battles a nationwide potato shortage after the wet winter. UPDATE: it turns grocery stores right now have NO shortage in stocks after all...
The International Potato Center opens representation in Tbilisi, Geogia
October 15, 2017

The International Potato Center opens representation in Tbilisi, Georgia

The International Potato Center (CIP) opened its representation in Tbilisi, Georgia on October 11.

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