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Febrero 15, 2015

Challenges Facing Potato Farmers as China Strives to Turn It into 4th Staple Food

The potato is only a side-dish in China, where rice and noodles made from wheat dominate the dinner table. But now the Chinese government wants to turn the potato into the fourth staple food in the country in order to better utilize scarce farmland.

Febrero 13, 2015

TOMRA announces launch of Chinese-Language Website

TOMRA Sorting Food is pleased to announce the availability of the Chinese langcode version of its website the newest addition in TOMRA’s effort to be closer to the customer and to serve them in their own langcode.

Febrero 03, 2015

Nongshim Co.’s Sumi Potato Chip Honey-Mustard sets record sales

In South Korea, Nongshim Co.’s Sumi Potato Chip Honey-Mustard set a new record for domestic snack sales with 3.6 million bags sold in the first month, the Korean snack company announced.

A man sells potatoes in the street outside the central market in Yerevan, Armenia. Courtesy: FAO/Johan Spanner

Febrero 02, 2015

Armenian potato export now exceeds import

Over the last two years, Armenia’s potato exports have risen considerably and now exceed the countries potato import.

Enero 28, 2015

Protests and transport blockades in Bangladesh disastrous for potato farmers

The ongoing campaign of protests and transport blockades by Bangladesh's second biggest political party, BNP, is taking its toll on public life and business activity, including potato farmers.

Enero 26, 2015

KFC now also in Georgia

KFC opened the doors to its first restaurant in Georgia on December 25th, 2014 in the capitol city of Tbilisi.

Central Potato Research Station, Jalandhar (Punjab)

Enero 25, 2015

Dutch government to help Punjab set up a Potato Centre of Excellence

To strengthen potato research, Punjab will set up a Centre of Excellence for Potato in Jalandhar (potato belt) in collaboration with The Netherlands, Shimla-based Central Potato Research Institute and Punjab Agricultural University

Enero 25, 2015

KFC Japan stops selling french fries due to crippled potato exports from the US

Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan has stopped selling fries, as industrial disputes that have crimped potato exports from the US took another bite out of the country's fast food market.

Enero 24, 2015

China, el imperio del arroz, se rinde a la papa

China, tras muchos años de deliberaciones, ha designado oficialmente a la patata (o papa) como su cuarto alimento básico principal, junto al arroz, el maíz y el trigo, una decisión que podría ser trascendental para la producción agrícola, el comercio exterior y la dieta del país más poblado del mundo.

Potato can be grown on land unsuitable for rice, grain cultivation

Enero 22, 2015

Are Potatoes the Answer to China's Food Security Problem?

In a meeting on January 6th, the Ministry of Agriculture of China announced plans to double the total area of land devoted to potato cultivation from just over 5 million hectares to 10 million hectares.

Enero 19, 2015

Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.

On the opening day of the India International Potato Expo on Thursday, Dr BP Singh, director, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, said potato played an important role in the nutritional security of the country.

Diciembre 23, 2014

Rabi Potato Production India might be up 25-30% over last year

Domestic potato production in India in the present Rabi season is likely to be 25-30 per cent higher over last year on account of good weather conditions.

Diciembre 23, 2014

McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network

McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network as well as improving availability of its products throughout the country.

Diciembre 15, 2014

McDonalds Japan to only sell small fries

McDonald's Japan is to only sell small portions of fries starting December 17, in response to the french fry shortage in the country.

Diciembre 15, 2014

Potato prices in India plunge on early harvest

After earning high profits last year, potato growers in India are selling the crop at a small margin this year.

Diciembre 10, 2014

Japanese Restaurants Are Airlifting 200 Tons Of French Fries To Ease A Shortage

Restaurants in Japan are rushing to secure supplies of french fries after shipment delays from the US, with one chain readying to airlift 200 tons of fries.

Diciembre 03, 2014

Balaji Wafers to start production of French Fries and frozen specialties

Balaji, one of the largest regional potato chips and snacks brands in India, will soon move into the production of French fries and other frozen potato specialty products, according to Chandu Virani, MD of Balaji Wafers.

Weiging potato chips, right before packing at Balaji Wafers

Diciembre 02, 2014

Study: Indian Food processing sector to grow at over 10 percent from 2015 onwards

The Indian food processing sector is likely to grow at the rate of over 10 percent from 2015 onwards as a result of increased investment from private sector, according to a study.