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China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)

Mayo 16, 2019

China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs

As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.

The market price of potatoes in Gansu, China recently showed a rising trend. (Courtesy: Global Potato News)

Mayo 09, 2019

Potato prices on the rise in Gansu, China

The market price of potatoes in Gansu recently showed a rising trend. Relevant data shows that the price of potatoes in Gansu increased by 16.67% in comparison with the same time last year.

The FC5 potato variety is grown exclusively for PepsiCo's popular Lay's potato chips.

Mayo 03, 2019

PepsiCo India withdraws lawsuit against Gujarat potato farmers

After discussions with the government, the Pepsico India has agreed to withdraw the cases against the potato farmers. In April Pepsico sued four farmers for cultivating a potato variety - FC5 - grown exclusively for its popular Lay's potato chips.

Abril 26, 2019

Pepsico India offers settlement to Gujarat potato farmers sued for infringing breeding rights

The legal battle between a number of potato farmers in Gujarat accused of illegally growing a proprietary variety and food and beverage manufacturer PepsiCo India may be headed for an out-of-court settlement.

Pepsico India under pressure to drop lawsuits for growing its potato variety without permission

Abril 24, 2019

Pepsico India under pressure to drop its lawsuits for growing its potato variety without permission

Leading farmers unions and rights advocacy groups have demanded that the PepsiCo immediately withdraw all legal suits it has slapped on many potato farmers in different districts of Gujarat.

Pepsico sews Gujarat potato farmers growing its proprietary varieties without authorization

Abril 16, 2019

Pepsico sues Gujarat potato farmers for growing its proprietary varieties without authorization

PepsiCo has sued three potato farmers in Gujarat complaining that they have been illegally growing and selling a variety of potato exclusively registered to Pepsico for the use of producing its Lays potato chips.

Marzo 05, 2019

Odisha approves major potato project with the International Potato Center to achieve self-sufficiency

The Odisha Government has decided to approve a major project with the International Potato Centre (CIP) focused on sustainable intensification of potato cultivation in order to achieve self-sufficiency in production in this Indian State.

Bangladesh intends to export surplus potatoes

Febrero 26, 2019

Bangladesh intends to export large surplus of potatoes

Commerce Minister of Bangladesh, Tipu Munshi on Saturday said Bangladesh has a surplus production of potato after meeting domestic demand. Bangladesh intends to export the surplus.

Febrero 22, 2019

Calbee recalls microwaveable potato chips days after launch for fire hazard

Just days after their launch, Japanese potato chip manufacturer Calbee recalled all bags of their new microwaveable potato chips, Renji de Poterich, over concerns that they may catch fire.

Febrero 20, 2019

Starch Europe disappointed with extension of anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato Starch to China

Starch Europe has issued a statement on the recent decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China for another 5 years.

Febrero 20, 2019

Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna expands in the Middle East

Food processing and packaging equipment manufacturer tna has expanded its services in the Middle East with the official opening of a new office and training facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Febrero 15, 2019

Kellogg Company may acquire a stake in Indian snack maker Haldiram's

Kellogg's, the world's second-largest snack foods company, is exploring options to acquire a stake in India's snack manufacturer Haldiram's. This could be one of the biggest deals involving an Indian consumer brand.

Febrero 14, 2019

Mukunda Ranjit recognized as the scientist who saved the potato for Nepal

In Nepal, Mukunda Ranjit is recognized by the Kantipur Foundation as Kantipur Icon 2018 in the category Science and Technology for his work to make potatoes virus-free, pioneering this initiative in South Asia.

Netherlands to provide around 1mn Euros for potato impact cluster in Bangladesh

Febrero 12, 2019

Netherlands to provide around 1 million Euros for potato impact cluster in Bangladesh

The government of the Netherlands and Dutch businesses have inked an agreement to undertake a “potato impact cluster” project in Bangladesh.

Madhya Pradesh Poor supply of potato increases production cost of chips

Febrero 12, 2019

Poor supply of potatoes in Madhya Pradesh increases production cost of chips

Poor supply of potato in Madhya Pradesh in spot market and higher prices have escalated cost of production of chips manufacturers by over 10 per cent. The rise is likely to make packaged chips more expensive.

KOIKE-YA Launches One-Hand Potato Chips Packet

Febrero 12, 2019

KOIKE-YA Launches One-Hand 'drinkable' Potato Chips Packet

Japanese snack food manufacturer KOIKE-YA has created one-of-a-kind packaging that lets you suck up potato chips without touching one.

Febrero 11, 2019

Arrancó la 'revolución' de la papa en China

Su producción de papa es ahora 20 veces la de Canadá. Así lo afirma Peter van der Zaag, de Sunrise Potato (Ontario), orador principal del Manitoba Potato Days, evento realizado a finales de enero en Brandon, Manitoba.

Febrero 09, 2019

El 'Centro Internacional de la Patata y el Día Honorífico del Perú Unificado', evento temático celebrado en la exposición hortícola de Beijing

La gente visita el jardín del Centro Internacional de la Patata durante el evento temático "International Potato Center and Peru Joint Honorary Day", celebrado como parte de la Exposición Internacional de Horticultura de Beijing en el distrito de Yanqing en Beijing.