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Febrero 10, 2016

Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer

Potato is a basic food in China. However, the protein-rich water discharge from starch processors has been pointed out as a cause of river and lake pollution.

Febrero 07, 2016

Bangladeshi scientists seek regulatory approval for a GMO potato resistant to late blight

Scientists in Bangladesh (BARI) have successfully field-tested a genetically modified (GMO) potato resistant to late blight, one of the most devastating potato diseases. Once the regulatory trial is over in February, they will apply for release of the variety.

Febrero 03, 2016

Potato Prices in Jordan expected to rise after frost

The price of potatoes in Jordan is expected to increase as a significant acreage of the field crop was damaged when temperatures dipped below zero last week.

Febrero 01, 2016

A taste of Spring in Japan: Sakura (Cherry-blossom) - Butter flavored potato chips

It is still winter in Japan, but snack makers are already coming out with a taste of Spring: Sakura (Cherry-Blossom) - Butter

Febrero 01, 2016

American Lorain Announces First Batch of Own-brand French Fries Now Ready for Delivery

American Lorain Corporation, an international processed snack foods, convenience foods, and frozen foods company based in Shandong Province, China, today announced that Lorain branded French fries, which are produced by the OEM factory, are now ready for sale in China.

Febrero 01, 2016

European Starch Industry comments on EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

Starch Europe has commented on the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union. The text of the agreement was published earlier today

Enero 21, 2016

McChoco Potato: French Fries drizzled with chocolate sauce at McDonald's Japan

McDonald's Japan just announced the McChoco Potato, french fries drizzled with two chocolate sauces, a limited time offer available starting January 26

Enero 21, 2016

Pepsico India launches new Lays campaign: 'Love to Love it'

It's still a month to go for Valentine's Day but Pepsico India is already ready to celebrate love, albeit, in a quirky way through its new Lay's campaign - 'Love to Love it'.

Pepsico India to reorganize Snack Brands: Lays and Kurkure

Enero 20, 2016

Pepsico India to reorganize Snack Brands: back to Lays and Kurkure

PepsiCo India is streamlining its snacks portfolio, creating two master brands: Lay's and Kurkure for western and Indian traditional salted snacks respectively.

Enero 17, 2016

Massive potato crop in Pakistan may bring in record foreign exchange

Pakistan is expected to have a bumper potato crop this season, which can fetch a record foreign exchange, said an official of Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFSR).

Enero 17, 2016

American Lorain Corporation Announces Cooperation with TaiMei Potato Industry Ltd. in China

Chinese food company American Lorain Corporation have reached an agreement that Lamb Weston subsidiray TaiMei Potato will help to manufacture the Lorain brand french fries.

Enero 16, 2016

Yunnan Normal University to set up Potato Research Institute and it is no joke

Yunnan Normal University's plan to set up a Potato Research Institute to strengthen talent development and promote scientific research has sparked a humorous uproar on the Internet.

Large scale chip potatoes stored in cold northern part of China

Enero 07, 2016

Large scale potato storage in cold northern part of China

In 2011, the Chinese company Ever-Great decided to establish a branch with a 20,000 tons chips potato storage facility in Chifeng city (Northern China)

Enero 06, 2016

Pakistan: No duty on potato export and no plans to import potatoes

As farmers in Pakistan are getting ready for the harvest, false rumors are spread that the Pakistani government has imposed duty on the export of potatoes.

Diciembre 13, 2015

Latest potato chip flavour in Japan for Christmas: Strawberry Shortcake

Every month, Japan seems to get a new odd-flavored snack or candy. You might think that’s peculiar, but just know that many Japanese people do, too.

Noviembre 23, 2015

Afghan Agriculture Ministry builds 500 additional potato storages in Bamyan

The Afghan Ministry of Agriculture has funded construction of over 500 potato storages for farmers in Bamyan province.

Noviembre 09, 2015

4000 ton of Lebanese potatoes destined for export stuck in transport halfway

128 containers with around 4.000 tonnes of potatoes from Lebanon destined for Arab Gulf states have been stopped in Port Said, Egypt or have already been returned to Lebanon.

Noviembre 09, 2015

Turkey to register a new drought resistant potato variety: 'Allah diyen sarısı'

Prof. Dr. Gungor Yilmaz of the Gaziosmanpaşa University (GOI) Faculty of Agriculture is carrying out a study that will lead to the registration of a new yellow-flesh potato variety called 'Allah diyen sarisi' that may be grown without irrigation due to its exceptional drought-tolerance