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RBS Emithermic XE Oven
July 26, 2023

As world combats climate change, Reading Baking Systems introduces Emithermic XE Oven to Replace Direct Gas Fired Oven Technology

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, unveiled the new Thomas L. Green Emithermic XE Oven, a superior replacement for traditional Direct Gas Fired (DGF) ovens.
Close-up of greenbug aphid, Schizaphis graminum, showing the piercing-sucking mouthparts it uses to feed and inject virus into plants.
July 25, 2023

Novel Approach to Combatting Aphid-Transmitted Crop Viruses: Harnessing 'Spike Proteins' as Weapons

The infamous spike protein doesn’t just help spread viruses – it can also be weaponized to stop them.
WK Kellogg co and Kellanova logo
July 25, 2023

Creation of Kellanova one step closer as Kellogg Company files Form 10 registration statement for separation

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) announced the filing of a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the Company's previously announced plan to separate into two businesses
Manter finalist in Drenthe Enterprise of the Year 2023.
July 24, 2023

Packaging equipment company Manter finalist in 'Drenthe Enterprise of the Year 2023'

The race for the title 'Drenthe Enterprise of the Year 2023' is in full swing. From 150 entries, 10 companies from Drenthe (a province in the Netherlands) were nominated.
Innovations in Hydrocutting Technology – By Kiremko
July 24, 2023

Innovations in Hydrocutting Technology – By Kiremko

Cutting potatoes is one of the primary processes in a potato processing line. There have been some significant developments the last couple of years in the way processors cut their raw material.
UPGC Crop Update Report
July 24, 2023

2023 Potato Crop Canada, update per July 18 – Including Planted Acreage

Statistics Canada released their first estimate of potato acreage in Canadaas a result of data obtained from their survey of potato growers in Canada.
EU Commission publishes legally binding food waste reduction targets for 2030
July 24, 2023

EU Commission publishes legally binding food waste reduction targets for 2030

As part of a package of measures for a sustainable use of natural resources, the European Commission is proposing to set legally binding food waste reduction targets to be achieved by Member States (MS) by 2030.
Together for a greener future: Farm Frites Sustainability Report 2022
July 24, 2023

Potato Processor Farm Frites publishes its Sustainability Report for 2022

With the most disruptive phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in the past, Farm Frites team was able to place renewed focus on reaching their sustainability goals in 2022.
UM will host a new research chair in potato sustainability, which will advance the global potato industry in part through hands-on fieldwork.
July 23, 2023

Research Chair Potato Sustainability coming to University of Manitoba (UM) thanks to 19 industry partners

The potato is one of the most important food crops in the world, a staple in meals for more than a billion people worldwide, and University of Manitoba (UM) is leading the way globally in the future of potato production and processing.
Jackson's Sweet potato chips
July 23, 2023

Jackson’s New Habanero Nacho Flavour Spices Up Its  Sweet Potato Chip Lineup

Jackson’s®, the leader in kettle-cooked sweet potato chips made in pure premium avocado oil, continues to expand its sweet potato chip line with the release of Habanero Nacho Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Oil.
Invex Group acquires the core business of SiccaDania Group
July 23, 2023

Invex Group acquires the core business of SiccaDania Group

Invex Group is announced that it has taken over the main activities of the SiccaDania Group as of June 28th 2023.
July 23, 2023

PepsiCo and Fertiberia launch programme to produce fertilizer from green hydrogen

PepsiCo and Fertiberia have partnered up to launch a pilot programme to reduce emissions in potato cultivation. Fertiberia's Impact Zero fertilizers are produced from green hydrogen (replacing natural gas), and precision agriculture.

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