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España promueve la innovación de la cadena de la papa en África
February 18, 2016

España promueve la innovación de la cadena de la papa en África

NEIKER-Tecnalia, la empresa INKOA SISTEMAS S.L y un consorcio de cuatro países africanos participan actualmente en un proyecto para promover la innovación a lo largo de la cadena de valor de la papa (o patata) en África del Este.
Idaho Potato Processing Contracts will make a minimum three-year rotation mandatory
February 18, 2016

Idaho Potato Processing Contracts will make a minimum three-year crop rotation mandatory

Sources say the 2016 Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative contract will include new langcode mandating a minimum of two years of alternate crops between potatoes.
World Potato Congress Welcomes New Directors and International Advisor
February 18, 2016

World Potato Congress Welcomes New Directors and International Advisor

World Potato Congress Inc. announced today appointments to the WPC Board of Directors and International Advisory Committee.
Restaurant Association presents 2016 US Industry Sales Forecast and Trends
February 18, 2016

Restaurant Association presents 2016 US Industry Sales Forecast and Trends

The National Restaurant Association projects that restaurants in 2016 will post sales of $782.7 billion and employ 14.4 million people in more than 1 million locations.
Favorite Canadian Ruffles flavor (All Dressed) now permanent in the United States
February 18, 2016

Favorite Canadian Ruffles flavor (All Dressed) now permanent in the United States

2016 is the year of the Canadian invasion. Americans have been clamoring over all things Canadian: hockey, the 2016 NBA All-Star game, poutine, and, most recently, Ruffles All Dressed potato chips.
Boulder Canyon® Introduces Guilt-Free Popcorn Featuring 70% Less Fat, 25% Fewer Calories Than Leading Brands
February 17, 2016

Boulder Canyon® Introduces Guilt-Free Popcorn Featuring 70% Less Fat, 25% Fewer Calories Than Leading Brands

Boulder Canyon Authentic Foods introduces a new better-for-you line of ready-to-eat popcorn: Real Thin™ Pop.
Study: Best Hope for Potassium and Fiber Missing in Children's Diets is the One Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potatoes
February 17, 2016

Best Hope for Potassium & Fiber Missing in Kids Diets is the Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potato

U.S. children are not consuming enough vegetables, resulting in an inadequate intake of key nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, which are important for growth, development and overall health.
Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research an Demonstration
February 17, 2016

Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research and Demonstration

In the United Kingdom, AHDB Potatoes has announced that it is searching for the first farmer host for its new Scottish Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm.
Equipos y materiales para producción y poscosecha de papa en España
February 15, 2016

Equipos y materiales para producción y poscosecha de papa en España

Se acaba de actualizar el documento 'Info Hortalizas Subterráneas' con información para productores de papa (o patata), cebolla, zanahoria, puerro y el resto de hortalizas subterráneas.
Australian potatoes temporarily back on the menu in drought-stricken Papua New Guinea
February 15, 2016

Australian potatoes temporarily back on the menu in drought-stricken Papua New Guinea

Australian vegetable grower body AUSVEG has applauded the decision of the Papua New Guinean Government to temporarily lift the ban on the import of selected Australian fruits and vegetables - including potatoes - for three months.
Tong Engineering announced the promotion of Carole Metcalfe to Marketing Manager
February 15, 2016

Tong Engineering announced the promotion of Carole Metcalfe to Marketing Manager

Tong Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality handling equipment, has announced the promotion of Carole Metcalfe to Marketing Manager
ILAPAK line makes light work of packing potatoes
February 15, 2016

ILAPAK line makes light work of packing potatoes

In response to market demand, ILAPAK has enlarged its offering beyond its core flow wrapping and bagging capabilities to provide turn-key solutions that span feeding through to final packaging.

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