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A historic potato plant specimen collected by David Moore from the National Botanic Garden in Glasnevin, Ireland showing disease effects. (Courtesy: NC State University)

augustus 26, 2024

Study Analyzes Potato-Pathogen 'Arms Race' After Irish Famine

In an examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves, North Carolina State University researchers reveal more about the tit-for-tat evolutionary changes occurring in both potato plants and the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish potato famine.

Yvonne Prüfer, Managing Director of Solanum Vermarktungsgesellschaft

augustus 26, 2024

The potato: a guarantee for regional food security and prosperity

With a view to the upcoming state elections on September 1, 2024, in Thuringia (Thüringen), the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) underlines the outstanding importance of the potato as a renewable resource and cornerstone of regional value creation.

Ben Bliven Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager Fox Solutions

augustus 25, 2024

Packaging Specialist Fox Solutions onboards Ben Bliven as senior manufacturing and operations manager

Packaging Specialist Fox Solutions has appointed Ben Bliven as the new Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager.

Meer dan 4.000 bezoekers verzamelden zich op de Aardappeldemodag, ter gelegenheid van de vernieuwde opzet van het evenement.

augustus 25, 2024

Aardappeldemodag 2.0 valt in goede smaak bij sector

Met een aantal van ruim 4.000 bezoekers kijkt de organisatie van Aardappeldemodag tevreden terug op de geheel vernieuwde editie van hét kennis-en ontmoetingsevent voor de Nederlandse aardappelsector.

augustus 25, 2024

AVR launces the Spirit 9200i potato harvester, the ultimate version of a pioneering machine

The AVR Spirit 9200 potato harvester had already established a new standard for 2-row offset bunker harvester. AVR had improved its well-known Spirit line even further to accommodate the highest segment in potato harvesting.

After a fire burned the Covered Bridge Potato Chips company in March, owner and CEO Ryan Albright turned a warehouse in Woodstock into a make-shift production plant. (Courtesy: CBC)

augustus 25, 2024

Covered Bridge Potato Chips keeps the snacks coming with makeshift plant

A fire destroyed Hartland company's factory in March, leaving questions about production and jobs. In a large warehouse in Woodstock, the smell of salt and vinegar overtakes anyone who enters its doors.

Mars x Kellanova Snacking is better together

augustus 25, 2024

Mars to become owner of Pringles, as it acquires Kellanova for USD 35.9 Billion.

Mars, Incorporated has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kellanova for USD 83.50 per share in cash, with the total deal valued at USD 35.9 billion. It makes Mars owner of brands such as Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Rice Krispies Treats® and NutriGrain®

Hail the humble potato, which fueled global trade

augustus 25, 2024

The history of the potato: From Humble Andean Staple to Global Superstar, an Interplay of Political, Economic and Social Factors

Dr. Rebecca Earle, a professor at the University of Warwick specializing in food history, has unraveled the potato's nearly 500-year journey from obscurity to a global staple.

augustus 23, 2024

Brasil: tendencia de precios

La sensibilidad de los mercados persiste y los precios vuelven a aumentar en los principales mercados del país, aunque con diferencias.

augustus 23, 2024

Perú: lucha por preservar genética nativa en peligro

En Perú la defensa de los tradicionalismos productivos va muy de la mano con le herencia cultural y lo que la papa allí representa.

Production of potatoes, including seed potatoes in the EU, 2023

augustus 21, 2024

EU potato production: downward trend but uptick in 2023

In 2023, the EU harvested 48.3 million tons of potatoes, a slight increase from 2022, but 36.7% less than in 2000. Germany, France, and the Netherlands accounted for over half of the production.