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Octubre 30, 2018

Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India

Snacks and beverages manufacturer PepsiCo plans to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.

Octubre 30, 2018

McDonalds Japan added carbonara fries that are inspired by the classic pasta dish

McDonald’s Japan added 'carbonara' fries to their menu that are inspired by the classic pasta dish

Octubre 30, 2018

Philippines lowers tax rate on potato import for chip manufacturers

A new order issued in the Philip[pines allows for the import of more potatoes at a low rate (3%), exclusively for use for the production of potato chips

Octubre 29, 2018

Indian government limits movement of seed potatoes to contain Potato Cyst Nematodes

In an effort to limit the spread of the Potato Cyst Nematode, the government of India has prohibited the movement of seed potatoes from Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Jammu Kashmir to other states

Octubre 25, 2018

Afghan Bamiyan people turn to potato-growing to make a living

The picturesque Bamiyan province with its beautiful landscape has been a popular tourist destination in the conflict-ridden Afghanistan over the past decades, and growing potatoes in recent years has added to Bamiyan's natural charm.

Octubre 17, 2018

Lay's launches Durian flavoured potato chips in China

Pepsico's Lay's brand has recently joined the growing flurry of Durian flavoured foods in China with the introduction of Durian Flavoured potato chips.

Octubre 07, 2018

Pepsico bets on Kurkure plus local flavours to crack the Indian snack market

Despite being an early bird in branded packaged snacks, PepsiCo India faces tough competition in this category. The company bets on its Kurkure brand combined with local flavors to keep up with the competition.

Octubre 06, 2018

Chinese mini-tubers are gaining ground

Li Jinfu started his potato-breeding business over 20 years ago. From 2009, he began to exploit overseas markets.

Calbee exits Calbee-URC joint venture focused on the snack market in the Phillipines

Octubre 01, 2018

Calbee exits Calbee-URC joint venture focused on the snack market in the Philippines

Japanese snack food manufacturer Calbee has transferred all its shares in the Calbee-URC, Inc. joint venture targeting the Philippine snack market to Universal Robina Corporation (URC).

Octubre 01, 2018

Turkish potato growers confronted with rising production costs

Due to increasing production costs related to the devaluation of the Turkish lira, profit margins of potato growers are declining by the day

Septiembre 28, 2018

Indian state Odisha testing out cultivation of Chipsona for potato chips production by Pepsico

The government in the Indian state Odisha has started producing potato variety ‘Chipsona’ on experimental basis in Koraput in anticipation of plans by Pepsico to establish a potato chips manufacturing unit in the region

Septiembre 12, 2018

Potato Processing Equipment Manufacturer Vanmark opens production plant in India

Vanmark, a potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, has announced a new facility in Bengaluru, India, expanding its capabilities in the Southeast Asia food processing market.

Septiembre 06, 2018

Azerbaijan doubles import duty on potatoes

Starting 5 September Azerbaijan has doubled customs duty on imported potatoes. Until October 31, the import duties on imported potatoes will be 30%

United Kingdom signs deal to allowing seed potato export to China

Agosto 27, 2018

United Kingdom signs deal allowing seed potato export to China

The United Kingdom has signed a major deal allowing the export of seed potatoes to China. The deal is expected to bring major benefits to Scotland, with around 70% of the 100,000 tonnes of seed potatoes exported annually from the UK coming from Scottish farms.

Agosto 06, 2018

Centre of excellence for seed potatoes planned in Gujarat

A centre for excellence for potato-seed is all set to come up in Gujarat, through a collaboration between Indian and Dutch companies.

Chinese scientists prevent potato sprouting with hydrophobic nano silicsa

Julio 11, 2018

Chinese scientists prevent potato sprouting with hydrophobic nano silica

Chinese scientists have developed a new method to prevents the sprouting of potatoes: Hydrophobic nano silica

Julio 09, 2018

For now, no decrease in potato price in India

Potato prices in India are not going to come down in the near future as the production of the crop has been reportedly around 20 per cent lower this year in potato growing states.

How Pepsico's shift towards healthier snack options plays out in Thailand

Julio 07, 2018

How Pepsico's shift towards healthier snacks plays out in Thailand

As PepsiCo Food is shifting towards healthier options in Thailand, the company aims to make its multigrain snack Sunbites a trademark healthy snack brand among Thais.