Potato News

Hardbite “18 Carrot Gold” Carrot Chip and award
July 06, 2016

Hardbite carrot snack wins award for most innovative new product at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016

Building on the successful market launch of Hardbite “18 Carrot Gold” Carrot Chip, Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. proudly announced the product was named the 2016 Most Innovative New Product Award – Salty Snack by the National Confectioners Association at the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.
Potato dehy manufacturer Idaho Pacific sold to Arlon Group
July 06, 2016

Potato dehy manufacturer Idaho Pacific sold to Arlon Group

Novacap, a Canadian private equity firm, announced today that they have sold Idaho Pacific, a company specializing in dehydrated potato products to Arlon Group, a food and agriculture investment firm with a global network that supports investments across the entire food supply chain in the Americas.
Canadian snack manufacturer transforms lead time with innovative seasoning solution
July 06, 2016

Canadian snack manufacturer transforms lead time with innovative seasoning solution

Canadian-based Brandneu Foods significantly reduced lead times for its popular range of kale chips by 75 percent after installing the high performance tna intelli-flav® OMS 5 at its plant in Toronto.
Display of a wide range of potato products
July 06, 2016

Potato Trade show Interpom | Primeurs 2016 focuses on Precision Technology

Interpom | Primeurs 2016 promises to be the biggest edition of this potato event ever and the 2016 theme is: 'Growing through precision technology'.
Las seis "plagas" que están matando la tierra en Colombia Las seis plagas que están matando la tierra en Colombia
July 05, 2016

Las seis "plagas" que están matando la tierra en Colombia

La calidad del suelo colombiano está en problemas. Así lo revela un informe del Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC), según el cual el uso inadecuado, la compactación, la contaminación por plaguicidas y fertilizantes, la erosión, el mal riego y la eliminación de coberturas (deforestación) son las seis ‘plagas’ que están matando al suelo.
Extreme rainfall triggers first cases of potatoes with Phytophthora in The Netherlands
July 05, 2016

Extreme rainfall triggers first Phytophthora cases in the potato fields in The Netherlands

Every once in a while the potato disease Phytophthora crops up in the Netherlands, and this year is no exception. Especially potato farmers in the South of the Netherlands are worried.
To boost potato export, India considers establishment of 'pest-free zones'
July 05, 2016

To boost potato export, India considers establishment of 'pest-free zones'

Aiming to boost potato exports, the Indian government is considering identifying ‘pest-free zones’ for the staple in production clusters of the growing states like Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Bolivia inicia la Fiesta de la Pachamama con la papa como protgonista
July 03, 2016

Bolivia inicia la Fiesta de la Pachamama con la papa como protgonista

El primero de agosto se dio inicio al mes de la Pachamama y por tal motivo la Unidad de Promoción de Saberes Ancestrales del municipio de El Alto (La Paz) preparó un acto ceremonial en la Apacheta para realizar una Wajt’a (ofrenda) de agradecimiento a la madre tierra.
Aprobada la importación de semillas de papa en Venezuela
July 03, 2016

Aprobada la importación de semillas de papa en Venezuela

El Ministerio de Agricultura y Tierras aprobó la solicitud hecha por las asociaciones de productores de papa, en donde ellos aportaran el capital para llevar adelante la importación. Mientras el Gobierno a través de sus instituciones se convierte en el operador logístico.
Venezuela: Ahora roban la papa en las principales carreteras
July 03, 2016

Venezuela: Ahora roban la papa en las principales carreteras

Debido a la venta ilegal de alimentos que afecta al país, los bachaqueros (personas que compran y revenden productos) tienen ahora como blanco a productores y comerciantes que desde el campo trasladan alimentos a las ciudades, y ahora son atacados en las autopistas para quitarles la comida.
Emsland Webinar: Enter the potato snack world with Emsland Group
July 03, 2016

Emsland Webinar: Enter the potato snack world with Emsland Group

As Germany's largest producer of potato starch Emsland creates innovative and future-oriented quality products for the snack industry.
It's a deal! New Avebe Innovation Centre to be built in Groningen, at the Zernike complex
July 02, 2016

It's a deal! New Avebe Innovation Centre to be built in Groningen, at the Zernike complex

Potato Starch Cooperative Avebe, Groningen University and the project developer Triade have reached agreement about a new innovation centre to be built at the Zernike complex in Groningen.

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