Potato News

Low prices, a difficulty for Greek potato producers
April 24, 2016

Low prices of imported potatoes haunt Greek potato producers

Greek potato producers, who can grow potatoes almost year round thanks to the country's favourable climatic conditions, see their sales drop due to import of cheap product from third countries such as Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia.
Desarrollo de sistemas resilientes al clima en altiplano peruano recibe premio internacional
April 23, 2016

Desarrollo de sistemas resilientes al clima en altiplano peruano recibe premio internacional

Las innovaciones logradas en seguridad alimentaria por tres mil familias agricultoras del altiplano peruano gracias al apoyo del CIP y del CIRNMA de Puno (Perú), fueron galardonadas con un premio internacional.
Odisha signs MOU with Utkal Tubers India for seed potato production
April 21, 2016

Odisha signs MOU with Utkal Tubers India for seed potato production

The Odisha State Government on Wednesday signed an MoU with Utkal Tubers India Pvt Ltd to produce quality potato seeds.
Australian Retail: Aldi on track to reach AUD 15 billion in sales by 2020
April 21, 2016

Australian Retail: Aldi on track to reach AUD 15 billion in sales by 2020

Australian shoppers can expect grocery prices to keep coming down as Coles and Woolworths battle it out to prevent more Australians defecting to Aldi, one retail expert has predicted.
PEI Potato Industry congratulates Jennifer Harris on winning Mary Fitzgerald Industry Award
April 21, 2016

PEI Potato Industry congratulates Jennifer Harris on winning Mary Fitzgerald Industry Award

The Canadian Marketing Produce Association (CPMA) recently recognized Jennifer Harris, Marketing Director of Mid-Isle Farms in Albany, PEI, with the prestigious Mary Fitzgerald Award at their 91st Annual Convention and Trade Show in Calgary, Alberta.
QV Foods plans to move March Potato Packing operation to Holbeach
April 20, 2016

QV Foods plans to move March Potato Packing operation to Holbeach

QV Foods prepares to move its March potato packing operation and consolidate all the potato business at its Holbeach site
Fingerling Potato Segment continues to grow in the United States
April 20, 2016

US Fingerling Potato Segment continues to grow

Colorado based Strohauer Farms are trying out a couple more fingerling varieties this season - adding to an already impressive line-up of specialty potatoes - as they continue to see growth in the fingerling potato segment.
Benefits vegetable oils for heart health questioned
April 20, 2016

Benefits Vegetable Oils for Heart Health Questioned

A study published in The BMJ shows that replacing saturated fats with vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid lowers blood cholesterol, but may not curb heart disease risk or help you live longer. The findings question the widely held belief that vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid are good for heart health.
McDonald's is testing new Big Macs and analysts want fries with that
April 20, 2016

Analysts suggest McDonald's to test french fries just as it is now testing its Big Mac

Nomura analysts responded to reports that McDonald’s Corp. is testing two new versions of its iconic Big Mac sandwich with the suggestion that the fast-food chain do the same with its french fries.
Avebe Innovation Centre might move to the Zernike Campus
April 20, 2016

Avebe Innovation Centre might move to the Zernike Campus

Avebe and Groningen University are jointly looking into the possibility of housing the Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in the city of Groningen.
Soil Conservation a priority a Prince Edward Island Potato Farms
April 20, 2016

Soil Conservation a priority at Prince Edward Island Potato Farms

This week (April 17th to 23rd) is National Soil Conservation Week in Canada, and as potato farmers across Prince Edward Island are gearing up for spring planting, they are making soil conservation a priority on their farms.
McCain Foods (GB) limited profit up, despite slowing sales
April 18, 2016

McCain Foods (GB) limited profit up, despite slowing sales

French Fry manufacturer McCain Foods (G.B.) Limited has seen profits for financial year ending 30 June 2015 rise to £63.7m (USD 91m) but reported a fall in turnover following a “sluggish” start to the year according to its recent filing in Companies House.

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