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Enero 28, 2019

Azerbaijan is Russia's second largest potato supplier

In the period between January and November 2018, Azerbaijan stood second in the ranking of Russia's largest potato suppliers, as revealed by the Russian Exports portal.

China wants to buy cherries, potato and wheat from Pakistan

Enero 13, 2019

China wants to buy potatoes from Pakistan

China is keen on building stronger socio-economic ties with Pakistan and is interested in importing more from the country, said Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing, including potatoes

Potato Growers Pakistan concerned by false rumors of Export Ban, Duties

Diciembre 29, 2018

False Rumors of Export Ban, Duties cause unrest among Potato Growers in Pakistan

There have been rumors that the government of Pakistan banned potato export or levied duties on the export of potatoes. The Ministry of National Food Security & Research condemned these rumors and stated they are entirely false and fictitious.

Diciembre 20, 2018

Pepsico to invest 1 billion in Pakistan

PepsiCo plans to invest US$1 billion in Pakistan over the next five years, the PepsiCo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA) Mike Spanos told Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting held in Islamabad late last month.

Diciembre 12, 2018

La labranza y el acolchado son clave para el cultivo de papa en China

Según un estudio de la Universidad de Ningxia en Yinchuan, dichas técnicas mantienen la humedad del suelo y mejoran la tasa de emergencia de las plántulas.

Diciembre 12, 2018

ITC's Technico partners with James Hutton Institute to introduce new potato varieties in India

James Hutton Limited, has entered into a five-year agreement with Technico Agri Sciences, a subsidiary of Indian company ITC Limited, to provide 16 potato varieties and 600 clones to be trialled and tested in India.

Diciembre 11, 2018

Government of West Bengal subsidizes transport to boost potato export to other states

The West Bengal state government is providing transport subsidy for the benefit of potato farmers, businessmen and cold storage owners, for exporting potatoes to other states.

Potato-based skincare line launches in China - and is coming to the US next year.

Diciembre 06, 2018

Potato-based skincare line Pototaly launches in China - and is coming to the US next year.

Pototaly, a potato-based organic skincare brand is founded by Yiwen Hao. She is very familiar with potatoes, as her family business is Landun Xumei Foods, a large farm-to-factory producer of potatoes that does everything from processing to delivery.

Diciembre 06, 2018

Ishida designer wins Inventors Award for oval-shaped 18-head multihead weigher

Toshiharu Kageyama, a mechanical engineer with Ishida Research and Development in Japan, was awarded the 62nd Kyoto Inventors Award for his invention: the oval-shaped 18-head multihead weigher.

Diciembre 05, 2018

In Japan, Koikeya finally offers a potato chip with LESS flavour: 'barefaced' potato chips

Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them (in Japan!) as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.

SENSOR TECHNOLOGY LEADER TOMRA STRENGTHENS SET-UPS IN CHINA

Diciembre 04, 2018

Sensor Technology Leader TOMRA Strengthens its Footprint in China

TOMRA, a global leader in sensor-based sorting technology, is committed to its long-term development in China and has further strengthened its set-up in this fast-growing market.

Noviembre 30, 2018

Soil tilling, mulching key to China’s potato crop

Rong Li and colleagues at Ningxia University in Yinchuan, China set out to discover if different tilling and mulching practices could improve soil moisture - and potato yields - in the Loess Plateau.

Noviembre 30, 2018

Aviko ends Snow Valley cooperation in China

French Fry manufacturer Aviko, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun and Snow Valley Agriculture have agreed to end their joint venture in China.

Noviembre 07, 2018

Mongolia says it can fully secure domestic demand for potato, wheat

Mongolia can now fully secure its domestic demand for wheat and potatoes, the country's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry said Monday.

Noviembre 07, 2018

Frozen French Fries plant in Uzbekistan first in Central Asia

Potato company Agrover in Uzbekistan will start industrial production of frozen french fries and potato flakes this month

Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Utar Pradesh

Noviembre 06, 2018

Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh

One of the snack factories of Agro Tech Foods limited, a subsidiary of Conagra Brands in India, was destroyed by fire Sunday.

Noviembre 01, 2018

Kim Jong-un promotes Samjiyon as hub for potato production in North Korea

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Samjiyon Potato Farina Production Factory for the second time this year, after a visit in July, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday.

Noviembre 01, 2018

World Potato Congress participates at the Potato Conference in Zhaotang, China

The Potato Conference in Zhaotong, China was held earlier this week on October 28 and 29, 2018. The World Potato Congress delegation made a significant contribution.