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McDonald's: Working Together to Address Climate Change
October 19, 2015

McDonald's: Working Together to Address Climate Change

Today, McDonald's Corporation was one of 81 American Companies joining in the “American Business Act on Climate” pledge.
White House Announces Commitments to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge
October 19, 2015

White House Announces Commitments to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Today, the White House will announce new commitments from companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge.
Avebe introduces Eliane™ Bind 12 for clean label food coatings
October 19, 2015

Avebe introduces Eliane™ Bind 12 for clean label food coatings

Eliane™ Bind 12 is a potato starch with unique properties that allow food manufacturers to create high quality and crispy coatings for fish and meat.
Employees Conagra Foods hear more about corporate changes
October 19, 2015

Employees Conagra Foods hear more about corporate changes

Last Friday, Conagra Foods detailed broad measures, including layoffs, early retirement incentives and cuts to travel and catering, in its bid to save money and boost shareholder return, with the city of Omaha in particular affected.
RPE to Launch New Potato Varieties This Fall
October 18, 2015

RPE to Launch New Potato Varieties This Fall

RPE Inc., has announced the addition of six new varieties of potatoes being released this fall.
September FAO Food Price Index breaks downward trend, but only just.
October 18, 2015

September FAO Food Price Index breaks downward trend, but only just.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 156.3 points in September 2015, up one point from its sharply reduced August value, but still 18.9 percent less than one year ago.
Easily fit this metal detector system in your processing line
October 18, 2015

Easily fit this metal detector system in your processing line

Easily integrate a CEIA metal detector with any checkweigher or other in-line equipment with the new CEIA THS/RB-800 system from Heat and Control, Inc.
Innovación para mejorar la agricultura y la nutrición (Video)
October 17, 2015

Innovación para mejorar la agricultura y la nutrición (Video)

Este video ilustra la experiencia de IssAndes, un proyecto de desarrollo del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP), que promovió la innovación para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en las tierras altas andinas.
España: Producir leche y papa tendrá una rebaja fiscal
October 17, 2015

España: Producir leche y papa tendrá una rebaja fiscal

Asaja de Castilla y León valora la reducción de módulos para los sectores del vacuno de leche y de la patata anunciada por los ministerios de Hacienda y Agricultura, reducción que además tendrá carácter estructural y no puntual.
Colombia: A pesar del dólar alto la importación de papa procesada sigue en alza
October 14, 2015

Colombia: A pesar del dólar alto la importación de papa procesada sigue en alza

En el país se siembran 129 mil hectáreas de papa, de las cuales el 75% son producidas por pequeños campesinos.
Ecuador produce nuevas variedades de papa de calidad y alto rendimiento
October 14, 2015

Ecuador produce nuevas variedades de papa de calidad y alto rendimiento

El director ejecutivo del INIAP señaló que se seguirá apoyando al agricultor ecuatoriano con nuevas tecnologías, “para contribuir al desarrollo territorial, incrementar la productividad y reducir la pobreza”, apuntó.
Nominations Open for Potato Industry Awards
October 13, 2015

Nominations Open for Potato Industry Awards

Don’t miss out on the chance to recognize and honor a well-deserving member of the potato grower community by nominating them for 'Potato Man of the Year' or 'Potato Man for All Seasons'.

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