Potato News

Argentina: Llegan a McDonald’s las “Papas Fritas Cheddar Bacon”
February 07, 2017

Argentina: Llegan a McDonald’s las “Papas Fritas Cheddar Bacon”

Para los fanáticos de uno de los productos más icónicos de McDonald’s, desde el 7 de febrero la marca ofrece a sus clientes esta nueva variedad..
Pepsico sees opportunities for potato cultivation in Myanmar
February 07, 2017

Pepsico sees opportunities for potato cultivation in Myanmar

PepsiCo identified Myanmar as a potential hub for growing potatoes, thanks to its rich, fertile lands and favorable climate.
Potato growers in Maine apply soil fumigation in a trial of McCain Foods
February 07, 2017

Potato growers in Maine apply soil fumigation in a trial of McCain Foods

French Fry manufacturer McCain Foods has started trials examining soil fumigation with several of its potato growers in Maine (United States) and New Brunswick (Canada).
Calbee to boost snacks sales in the Philippines with smaller potato chips bags
February 07, 2017

Calbee to boost snacks sales in the Philippines with smaller potato chips bags

Japan's Calbee has introduced a potato chip product about 70% cheaper than what's already on sale in the Philippines. By reducing the size of the bags, the company cut the price to 10 pesos, compared to the 30 pesos to 40 pesos for the larger size bags.
Centroamérica recibe 70 clones de papa del CIP
February 06, 2017

Centroamérica recibe 70 clones de papa del CIP

A finales del primer trimestre estarán llegando los primeros clones desarrollados por el Centro Internacional de la Papa
January 2017 FAO Food Price Index at its highest value since February 2015
February 06, 2017

January 2017 FAO Food Price Index at its highest value since February 2015

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) in January 2017 averaged 173.8 points, up 3.7 points (2.1 percent) from the revised December value. At this level, the FFPI is at its highest value since February 2015
Lamb Weston plans job fair as Richland's additional French Fry line takes shape
February 06, 2017

Lamb Weston plans job fair as Richland's additional French Fry line takes shape

As construction advances on Lamb Weston’s new french fry line in Richland, Washington, the US-based potato processing giant is preparing to hire workers.
El 'boom' de las papas nativas en la gastronomía colombiana
February 05, 2017

El 'boom' de las papas nativas en la gastronomía colombiana

Un restaurante les rinde especial tributo, pero son varios los chefs comprometidos con su rescate.
tna celebrates 25 years of innovation in packaging and processing equipment
February 05, 2017

tna celebrates 35 years of innovation in packaging and processing equipment

Tna, a leading supplier of food processing and packaging solutions, celebrates 35 years of bringing innovative food equipment solutions on the market.
Vietnam: Growing out of poverty with potato
February 04, 2017

Vietnam: Growing out of poverty with potato

The (Dutch) project ‘Growing out of poverty with the potato’ is trying to make Vietnam self-sufficient in the production of potatoes.
Agrico shows growth in potato varieties at Fruit Logistica 2017
February 02, 2017

Agrico shows growth in potato varieties at Fruit Logistica 2017

Agrico, together with its subsidiaries, will be demonstrating its strength in potato varieties at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Tong expands Sales Division with new Commercial Manager
February 02, 2017

Tong expands Sales Division with new Commercial Manager

Tong Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality handling equipment for the vegetable and recycling industries, has announced the appointment of Ian Hodgson to the newly created role of Commercial Manager.

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