Potato News

February 09, 2011

El ICIA de España estudia el agua de la niebla para su aprovechamiento como riego de apoyo para el cultivo de la papa

El Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias (ICIA) estudia el agua procedente de la niebla para su posible aprovechamiento como riego de apoyo para el cultivo de la papa antigua en la isla de Tenerife, ha informado hoy la Consejería de Agricultura...

February 08, 2011

La Papa Antigua de Canarias (España) avanza hacia la obtención de un sello de calidad europeo

La Consejería de Agricultura, Ganadería, Pesca y Medio Ambiente del Gobierno de Canarias ha emitido la decisión favorable en relación a las solicitudes de inscripción de la Indicación Geográfica Protegida 'Plátanos de Canarias' y de la Denominación de ...

February 08, 2011

Participación récord en la cumbre del comercio hortofrutícola en Berlín

El lugar preponderante que ocupa FRUIT LOGISTICA, el salón líder internacional del sector hortofrutícola, se corrobora una vez más este año con la presencia de los principales actores y actuadores en el mercado, los responsables del sector y una asiste...

February 08, 2011

BASF OnVu ICE labels show whether products were kept frozen

February 08, 2011

Biscuit manufacturer Parle aiming for a 20% share of the snacks market in India

February 08, 2011

Idaho: Potato production costs are on the rise

Higher potato prices would probably be cause for celebration in Idaho this year if growers didn't also expect an increase in production costs. The cost of seed, fertilizer and some chemicals declined a bit last year, but growers won't be so lucky this...

February 08, 2011

Fruit Logistica 2011 draws record attendance

The reputation of FRUIT LOGISTICA as the world's leading international fresh produce trade fair has been underlined yet again this year by the presence of all market leaders, the industry’s top decision-makers and a new attendance record.

February 08, 2011

McDonald's January Global Comparable Sales Rise 5.3%

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced global comparable sales growth of 5.3% in January.

February 08, 2011

Potato Council Retail Conference offers a Fresh Outlook

There are real opportunities for the industry to optimise the fresh potato category and build long-term demand.

February 08, 2011

PEI potato producers encouraged to attend potato conference

The 2011 Prince Edward Island potato conference and trade show is an ideal opportunity for producers to discuss new research and development in the industry, says Agriculture Minister George Webster.

February 07, 2011

Making the case for French Fries

During the Potato Expo, Frank van Schaayk (Regional CEO United States and South America McCain Foods) introduced the Alliance for Potato Research and Education in his presentation titled 'French Fries, Re-imagined'

February 07, 2011

PACK EXPO Sponsors World Packaging Organisation's Worldstar 2010 Awards Ceremony

PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows, is pleased to announce PACK EXPO has signed on as Platinum Sponsor of the World Packaging Organization’s (WPO) WorldStar awards ceremony.