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Heat and Control Announces FoodTech Forum 2025
December 09, 2024

Heat and Control Announces FoodTech Forum 2025

Heat and Control is excited to announce its exclusive FoodTech Forum 2025, an in-house event open to Food Processors from around the world. The event will showcase equipment and technology from leading innovators Ishida and CEIA, as well as Heat and Control and its brands FastBack, Spray Dynamics, and Mastermatic. 
Award presented to the late Kevin McKenna’s family, L-R: Donald Stavert, PEI Potato Board Chair, Nolan McKenna, Linda McKenna, Caitlin McKenna, and Grant Compton, presenter of the award
December 09, 2024

PEI Potato Industry Honours Deserving Individuals at Annual Awards Celebration

The 2024 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held Friday, November 22 in Charlottetown and two very deserving members of the potato industry were recognized at the event.
Demonstration on Agronomic practices to People of Concern at Juru land in Nakivale camp
December 09, 2024

Agro-Nutrition: The role of orange-fleshed sweet potato in building resilient refugee communities in South-Western Uganda 

As of 2024, the global refugee population has surged to 43.4 million, a significant increase from 41 million in 2010! Uganda, now hosting over 1.74 million refugees, has emerged as Africa’s largest and the world’s fifth-largest refugee host nation.
Higher vegetable oil quotations drive up FAO Food Price Index, but lower cereal and sugar prices temper the rise
December 08, 2024

Higher vegetable oil quotations drive up FAO Food Price Index, but lower cereal and sugar prices temper the rise

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.5 points in November 2024, up 0.5 percent from the October level and reaching its highest value since April 2023.
HyFun Foods Expands Global Footprint with Woolworths Partnership
December 08, 2024

HyFun Foods Expands Global Footprint with Woolworths Partnership

HyFun Foods, a prominent player in the frozen food industry, has announced a partnership with Woolworths, Australia’s largest retail chain. 
Codex Alimentarius adopts the MRL for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene - a new standard for food safety fostering international trade
December 08, 2024

Codex Alimentarius adopts the MRL for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene potato sprout inhibitor

Great news for potato producers: Codex Alimentarius, the 'Food Code' has confirmed the safety of 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN) for use on potatoes. 1,4-DMN is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages field-fresh quality in stored potatoes.
Official opening - Stefan Top, Managing Director of AVR & Kris Declercq, Mayor of Roeselar
December 08, 2024

AVR opens revamped head office at the conclusion of 175th anniversary year

AVR, manufacturer of a full range of potato harvesting machines and a world player in that market segment, is concluding its 175th anniversary year with the festive opening of its revamped head office.
Branston is trialling electric lorries in its fleet
December 08, 2024

Potato Supplier Branston Gains International Validation On Net-Zero Goals

The ambitious net-zero goals of leading potato supplier Branston have been recognised by a pioneering organisation that supports businesses around the world to tackle the climate crisis.
SV Agri's In-House R&D Achieves DSIR Recognition, Unlocking New Possibilities in Agricultural Innovation
December 08, 2024

SV Agri's In-House R&D Achieves DSIR Recognition, Unlocking New Possibilities in Agricultural Innovation

Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt Ltd (SV Agri) is proud to announce that its in-house Research & Development (R&D) unit has been officially recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
Europa: se prohibe el uso de Metribuzina
December 04, 2024

Europa: se prohibe el uso de Metribuzina

Pese a gran resistencia por parte de los sectores productivos, desde el 24 de noviembre de 2024, su prohibición quedo reglamentada.
Paraguay: presión de comerciantes para liberar la importación de papa
December 04, 2024

Paraguay: presión de comerciantes para liberar la importación de papa

La Asociación de Importadores y Comerciantes Frutihortícolas (Asicofru) pide medidas “urgentes” para importar papa.
Randy Visser, who runs G. Visser and Sons, says he thinks it could be pretty devastating for P.E.I. producers.
December 03, 2024

Canadá: aranceles de Estados Unidos ponen a la producción en jaque

Los productores de papa de la Isla del Príncipe Eduardo temen que el arancel del 25% propuesto por Trump afecte gravemente sus exportaciones a EE. UU.

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