New potato insecticide and fungicide in the pipeline for British growers
Bayer CropScience will have two new products available for potato growers in two to three years' time, subject to approval.
June 05, 2012
Potandon Produce introduces new lines of microwavable potatoes
Potandon Produce is pleased to announce that the newest addition to its growing family of Klondike Brands, Klondike Goldust Express will be available early June 2012.
June 05, 2012
National Potato Council met with Mexican Ambassador to discuss market access
Last week, National Potato Council (NPC) Executive Vice President and CEO John Keeling met with Mexico's Ambassador to the United States Arturo Sarukhan to discuss access to the Mexican potato market for fresh U.S.
June 05, 2012
Kellogg Company completes acquisition of Pringles business
Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) announced on May 31, 2012 the completion of its acquisition of Procter &Gamble's Pringles® business. The $ 2.695 billion acquisition further strengthens Kellogg Company's competitive position in global snacks, making Kell...
June 04, 2012
Cheaper to grow potatoes overseas, Australian study finds
A study of potato farming has found that it costs up to double the amount to grow spuds in Australia than it does overseas.
June 04, 2012
McCain works towards Woolworths deal in Australia
Supermarket chain Woolworths is in talks with McCain Foods for it to supply potatoes to a new line of frozen home-brand products.
June 04, 2012
Karnataka announces special package for potato growers
The Karnataka Government has announced a Rs 17.5-crore special package for potato growers of seven districts, who have suffered crop loss due to destruction by pests.
June 04, 2012
Market led potato growers will maximise returns
Growers have been urged to think more about promotion and place to drive demand for differentiated potato products, instead of focusing on product and price.
June 04, 2012
Wet weather heightens slug risk in British potato crops
British potato growers are being warned of a potential increase in slug numbers as soil temperatures rise sharply following the recent rainfall across parts of the UK.
June 04, 2012
Posie Packer appoints Novatech Packaging as South California dealer
Posie Packer Corp, is pleased to announce that Novatech Packaging Systems Inc. has been appointed as a sales and service dealer for the Posie Packer produce bag labeling machine for Southern California.
June 04, 2012
North Dakota State University Potato Blightline to Operate in 2012
The Plant Pathology Department at North Dakota State University will again be providing the potato Blightline service at no charge to the potato industry of North Dakota and western Minnesota in 2012.
June 03, 2012
JBT Corporation Announces Technology Acquisition
JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) announced today that its JBT FoodTech business has purchased the rotary sterilization technology from H.G. Molenaar &Co (Pty) Ltd., headquartered in Paarl, South Africa. Molenaar is a family-owned and operated company t...