Potato News

Maine potato growers concerned about losing Imidacloprid
March 21, 2016

Maine potato growers concerned about losing Imidacloprid

Potato growers in Maine are cautiously watching the actions of the EPA as it reviews federal regulations for a popular insecticide (Imidacloprid - an effective insecticide against the Colorado potato beetle) that can be harmful to bees.
AAFC invented wireworm trap "could be a major breakthrough"
March 21, 2016

AAFC invented wireworm trap 'could be a major breakthrough'

A wireworm trap invented at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on PEI 'could be a major breakthrough'
Tyrrells launches "My Sweet Potato" sweet potato chips line
March 21, 2016

Tyrrells launches 'My Sweet Potato' sweet potato chips line

Tyrrells, the hand-cooked UK crisp brand, is launching a brand new range of sweet potato crisps: 'My Sweet Potato'
El mundo se rinde ante la papa
March 20, 2016

El mundo se rinde ante la papa

La demanda en la Argentina es el doble que la media mundial; Perú, el líder de la región.
Avebe potato harvest campaign 15/16 in its final stage
March 18, 2016

Avebe potato harvest campaign 15/16 in its final stage

Avebe's potato harvest campaign has entered its final stage. The last potatoes are due to be delivered to the production location in Ter Apelkanaal this week.
Tong Engineering expands Processing Equipment portfolio through partnership with Marcelissen
March 18, 2016

Tong Engineering expands Processing Equipment Portfolio through Partnership with Marcelissen

Tong engineering announces the expansion of its range of vegetable processing equipment through a partnership with Netherlands-based food processing equipment manufacturer, Marcelissen.
Productores colombianos rechazan deseos de la industria de importar papa
March 17, 2016

Productores colombianos rechazan deseos de la industria de importar papa

Fedepapa, en nombre de 90 mil agricultores , rechazó la solicitud de la industria y pide al Gobierno nacional que los respalde. Consideran que ese tipo de acciones lesionan la economía del sector y afectan la relación entre el Estado y el campo.
Save on Snack Packaging Film with Ultrasonic from Ishida
March 15, 2016

Save on Snack Packaging Film with Ultrasonic from Ishida

Ishida’s, Atlas Ultrasonic snack food bagmaker uses significantly less packaging film and improves seal quality. See it for yourself in booth #419 of Heat and Control.
Ireland's favorite potato is coming to Canada - Albert Bartlett Rooster Potatoes
March 14, 2016

Ireland's favorite potato is coming to Canada - Albert Bartlett Rooster Potatoes

Ireland's favorite potato, Albert Bartlett's Rooster Potatoes are coming to Canada, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2016
Recover more frying oil with the REYCO EcoMiser Oil removal System
March 14, 2016

Recover more frying oil with the REYCO EcoMiser Oil removal System

REYCO Systems® and partner companies Idaho Steel Products and Kiremko are pleased to announce the release of the EcoMiser™ Oil Removal System.
Bolivia reduce producción de papa por la sequía y la quinua
March 13, 2016

Bolivia reduce producción de papa por la sequía y la quinua

“Hemos hecho una evaluación y en el Gobierno sentimos que este año no habrá mucha papa por la sequía y la quinua”, informó ayer el presidente Evo Morales en el acto por el Día del Acullico en la ciudad de Cochabamba.
Potato cultivation partially responsible for landslide in Indonesia
March 12, 2016

Potato cultivation partly to blame for landslide in Indonesia

Potatoes cultivation is partly to blame for a recent landslide in Wonosobo, Central Java, as farmers engage in unsafe planting practices that harm the environment to try to reap high prices - according to a study revealed last week.

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