Potato price crash in Kenya slashes returns for producers
In Kenya, Potato farmers and traders are bracing for lower returns after a bumper harvest prompted a price crash, easing consumer anxiety over the rising cost of living compounded by a shortage of maize.
June 23, 2011
Potatoes are the most popular food in Ireland
A new study carried out by Oxfam, the international charity, has found that the potato is the most popular food stuff in Ireland.
June 21, 2011
Hoge voedselprijs veroorzaakt door krapte in aanbod
De hoge voedselprijzen van de afgelopen tijd zijn veroorzaakt door misoogsten. Exportrestricties van sommige landen hebben daar nog eens aan bijgedragen, evenals de zwakke dollar en de hoge olieprijs. De stijgende vraag naar biobrandstof drijft de agra...
June 21, 2011
Lawyer potato farmer jailed in Lebanon calls for charges in Canada
A lawyer for a New Brunswick potato farmer jailed in Lebanon is calling on the federal justice minister to charge his client.
June 20, 2011
Largo Foods (Mr Tayto) announces further expansion
Snack foods maker, Largo Foods, is to invest €2.6m in the expansion of its Co Donegal facility, Ireland.
June 20, 2011
Weather could put dent in 2011 US potato crop
Summer potato supplies will be short, but they should be sufficient to fill retail shelves until fall harvests begin.
June 20, 2011
No bumper potato crop in Ireland this year
There is unlikely to be a repeat of the bumper potato harvest last year which saw exports to Russia for the first time.
June 20, 2011
PepsiCo strikt topkok Ferran Adria
Topkok Ferran Adria gaat voor PepsiCo innovaties bedenken.
June 19, 2011
Nederlandse aardappelexport zal dit seizoen boven de 1 miljoen ton uitkomen
De totale Nederlandse export van consumptie- en industrieaardappelen zal dit seizoen ruim boven de 1 miljoen ton uitkomen.
June 19, 2011
Uitbreiding aardappelareaal in de Verenigde Staten
Volgens het NAPMN (North American Potato Market News) zal het areaal van de hoofdoogst in Amerika met 6,3% toenemen t.o.v. 2010. Naar verwachting zal het totale areaal uitkomen op 380.000 hectare tegen 357.500 hectare in 2010. Het areaal van de hoofdo...
June 19, 2011
Herbert sold New Wet Reception Hoppers in the US
A major export success for Herberts' includes the latest design pre-washing system for vegetables.
June 19, 2011
Nick Vermont (McCain Foods) and Rick Bourne (Asda) to speak at East Midlands Potato Day
McCain Foods regional CEO Nick Vermont and Asda category director Rick Bourne will be speaking at this year’s East Midlands Potato Day offering industry delegates a unique opportunity to hear about recent developments in the processing and fresh sectors.