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Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba
november 29, 2016

Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba

En la provincia se cultivan unas 15.000 hectáreas; la demanda industrial sostiene el precio.
Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes
november 29, 2016

Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes

After further investigation of the food tampering report of this weekend, Halifax Police concluded it can not be determined where the needle originated. This additional reporting caused a sigh of relieve among Canadian Potato Packers.
McDonald's accepts additional potato varieties for its fries
november 29, 2016

McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet

In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State Program
If you think "Butter is Back", think again...
november 28, 2016

If you think "Butter is Back", think again...

Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids - found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil - may increase risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes
november 27, 2016

New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes

Earlier today, the Halifax Regional Police announced they received a report of a needle being found in potatoes at a home in Halifax, NS Canada.
2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes
november 27, 2016

2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes

AHDB Potatoes' first provisional estimate of total production in Great Britain for the 2016 crop year is 5.22 million tonnes, down 5% from 2015. Average yields for GB are estimated at just under 45 tonnes/ha, down 8% on last year.
NMSU researcher helps develop potatoes more nutritious potatoes
november 27, 2016

NMSU researcher helps develop more nutritious potatoes

Can the nutritional value of potatoes be improved? That is the question USDA research geneticist Kathy Haynes has been asking for nearly 30 years. Her quest for the answer has led her to breeding a more nutritious potato, similar to the papa criolla types found in South America.
New: 'WET Potato Chips'! In Japan of course...
november 27, 2016

New: 'WET Potato Chips'! In Japan of course...

Snack food company Calbee is playing with fire by expecting people to swallow their new concept potato chips: 'Wet Potato, Moist Mild Soy Sauce Flavor.'
Geoff Moar re-elected as AUSVEG Chair, Belinda Adams elected as Deputy Chair
november 24, 2016

Geoff Moar re-elected as AUSVEG Chair, Belinda Adams elected as Deputy Chair

New South Wales potato grower Geoff Moar has been re-elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair and Queensland vegetable grower Belinda Adams has been elected to the position of AUSVEG Deputy Chair following a Board meeting held on Thursday 24 November in Sydney.
Bolivia: Decomisan dos vagones con papa y harina de contrabando desde Argentina
november 24, 2016

Bolivia: Decomisan dos vagones con papa y harina de contrabando desde Argentina

Se trata de 400 bolsas de papa, cada una de 50 kilos, que estaban en dos vagones de un tren procedente de la Argentina y con destino final la ciudad de Oruro".
tna Unveils Washdoen VFFS Packaging System after Sabalpack acquisition
november 24, 2016

tna unveils washdown VFFS Packaging System Arctic 3 after Sabalpack acquisition

tna has announced the launch of a new vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) system with full washdown functionality. The announcement comes as tna confirms it acquired Sabalpack, a leading Italian manufacturer of all stainless steel VFFS technology.
Lamb Weston / Meijer inaugurates its new french fry production line in Bergen op Zoom
november 24, 2016

Lamb Weston / Meijer inaugurates its new french fry production line in Bergen op Zoom

Lamb Weston / Meijer inaugurated its new production line for french fries in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, on 10 November 2016 in the presence of employees, suppliers, the mayor and the King’s Commissioner.

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