Noticias

New bill would allow P.E.I. to limit what crops can be grown in potato wart index fields

Noviembre 18, 2022

New bill would allow PEI government to limit what crops can be grown in potato wart index fields

The minister of agriculture of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada has tabled legislation that would give the provincial government a lead role in trying to prevent the spread of potato wart in the province.

Noviembre 17, 2022

Tong demonstrates a new vision for labour efficiencies at LAMMA 2023

Tong Engineering is set to demonstrate its latest handling equipment advances that focus on overcoming
post-harvest labour challenges, at the UK’s largest agricultural machinery show, LAMMA in January.

Noviembre 17, 2022

Scott Automation to showcase their new generation palletiser at ALL4PACK

The leading international packaging and materials handling trade show ALL4PACK will take place in Paris end of November 2022. Scott are happy to be exhibiting at the show, taking this opportunity to present their unique palletising expertise, including the latest PAL 4.0 range.

Noviembre 17, 2022

Japan’s newest potato chip flavor: Convenience store fried chicken

There are all sorts of ways Japanese convenience stores earn the "convenient" part of their name. They’ve got branches all over, for example, so you’re hardly ever more than a short walk away from one.

Noviembre 16, 2022

FAM, Stumabo y Kiremko inician una alianza mundial

Kiremko, fabricante de líneas de procesamiento de patata llave en mano, y FAM Stumabo, conocida mundialmente por sus soluciones progresivas de corte industrial de patatas y sus formas innovadoras.

Noviembre 16, 2022

Paul Slupecki nombrado Jefe de TOMRA Fresh Food

Para el nuevo director del área de TOMRA Food especializada en fruta y verdura frescas, la prioridad
es centrarse en el cliente y aumentar la presencia global de la compañía.

Noviembre 16, 2022

El índice de precios de los alimentos de la FAO se mantiene prácticamente sin variaciones en octubre

El índice de precios de los alimentos de la FAO* se situó en un promedio de 135,9 puntos en octubre de 2022, prácticamente sin variaciones desde septiembre.

Herbort will attend the Interpom 2022, on the 27-29 November in Kortrijk, Belgium

Noviembre 16, 2022

Herbort will present its static steam peeler, industrial microwave at Interpom

On November 27, 28 and 29, Herbort will be exhibiting at Interpom Expo in Kortrijk, Belgium. Together with Spiessens, Herbort will present several unique machines at hall 5, booth 511.

Maxime Dumont, cofounder of Picketa systems, Analyzing Nutrient Concentration in potato plantsUsing LENS™

Noviembre 16, 2022

LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants

Ag start-up Picketa Systems announces the release of their Leaf Evaluated-Nutrient System, LENS™. The LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants.

Noviembre 15, 2022

Princesa Amandine se apoya en Paradores de Turismo para promocionar el turismo local

Princesa Amandine une su marca a la de Paradores de Turismo para que los consumidores de esta patata puedan disfrutar de las 10.000 plazas que ofrecen los 97 establecimientos de esta red líder de turismo cultural.

Meet AVR at Interpom 2022 on 27-29 November

Noviembre 15, 2022

Meet AVR at Interpom 2022, November 27-29 in Kortrijk, Belgium

The Interpom potato industry trade fair in Belgium is coming up! At the stand of harvester manufacturer AVR you can discover their latest updates: a new Clean & Go bunker and a special edition of their MultiForce

Hot Potato! AAFC research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study

Noviembre 15, 2022

Hot Potato! Canadian research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study

In the classic children’s game, nobody wants to be the one left holding the 'hot potato'. This also rings true for farmers, as rising global temperatures are bringing new meaning to the term.

Noviembre 15, 2022

United Kingdom: Too parched for potatoes if irrigation is not available?

After two dry years out of four, many farmers are seriously considering the future viability of a water hungry crop like potatoes. An exceptionally dry summer for much of the UK this year came on the back of a dry growing season in 2018.

Noviembre 13, 2022

3D printing increases strength and decreases weight of Newtec's sorter camera

Newtec Engineering A/S makes optical sorting machines as well as packing and weighing machines for potatoes. One of the cameras they use was just optimized for 3D printing.

Agrico presented nine new varieties at the variety show

Noviembre 13, 2022

Agrico presents nine new potato varieties at its variety show

On 10 and 11 November, Agrico held its annual variety and seedling show at Agrico Research in Bant. During the show no fewer than nine new varieties were presented.

Noviembre 13, 2022

Dewulf brings a range of agricultural equipment to potato trade show Interpom 2022

Interpom 2022 is just around the corner, and it wouldn't be complete without such an established name in the potato sector as Dewulf.

Centers of Excellence for Rooted Apical Cuttings: Plugging the gap in quality seed production to boost rural livelihoods and food security in Asia and Africa

Noviembre 13, 2022

Rooted Apical Cuttings: Plugging the gap in quality seed potato production to boost food security in Asia and Africa

A capacity-building initiative that started in Kenya to fill gaps in the supply of high-quality early generation seed (EGS) is now spreading across Asia and many African countries

Noviembre 12, 2022

Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs

New research finds that more than 90% of foodservice operators use frozen foods in their menus, with the healthcare, convenience store and fast casual categories reporting the greatest increase in use since 2019.