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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.

augustus 21, 2024

Argentina: tendencias en la producción agroecologica

Entre 70 y 80 mil hectáreas de papa se producen por año en Argentina. De estas un pequeño pero creciente porcentaje es agroecologico.

augustus 21, 2024

España: cosecha en el sur recompone al sector agricola de Malaga

Tras un periplo comercial con la cebolla, la región de Málaga encuentra un respiro con la cosecha de patatas.

Dr. Nigel Crump, Chairman of Potatoes Australia Ltd., and Sonia Waterson, Executive Officer, officially open the 12th World Potato Congress 2024, greeting guests at the event.

augustus 19, 2024

Reliving World Potato Congress 2024: A Grand Opening and Culinary Celebration

Potatoes Australia Ltd took great pride in hosting the 12th World Potato Congress 2024. Potatoes Australia Ltd. Chairman Dr. Nigel Crump and Potatoes Australia Ltd. Executive Officer, Sonia Waterson welcomed guests to the event for the official opening.

Technicians at Picketa Systems in Fredericton, New Brunswick, prepare and test equipment used in the LENS platform for precision nutrient management in agriculture.

augustus 19, 2024

Introducing Custom Critical Levels – A New Way to Elevate Your Potato Fertilizer Strategy

Picketa Systems is thrilled to introduce a significant new feature for our LENS platform: Custom Critical Levels. This innovation provides agronomists unprecedented control over nutrient management, making it easier than ever to optimize crop health and maximize yields.

(LR) Wolfgang Walter, Retiring Managing Director; Tigran Richter, Managing Director; Fabian Strauß, Incoming Management Member, responsible for Agriculture, Real Estate, Renewable Energies, and Purchasing; Theodor Baron von Hahn, Incoming Management Membe

augustus 19, 2024

German potato breeder Norika completes leadership generation change

The potato breeder NORIKA GmbH from Groß Lüsewitz on the Baltic coast in Germany is preparing a generational change. An eventful and prosperous professional life is coming to an end for the retiring Managing Director Wolfgang Walter.

Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He has held this position since May 2014 and is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Modi has been involved in various initiatives aimed at economic development, agricultural advance

augustus 19, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduces Three Innovative Potato Varieties Among 109 New Crop Strains

Developed by ICAR's Central Potato Research Institute, these new potato varieties aim to boost production, processing potential, and adaptability to warmer climates.