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TOMRA Systems ASA, has signed an agreement with the owners of Compac Holding Ltd for 100 per cent of the shares in the company.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced the record and distribution dates for the spin-off of its Lamb Weston business, which is expected to be effected through the distribution of 100 percent of the common shares of Lamb Weston to holders of ConAgra Foods’ common shares

Europe Snacks and Kolak Food Snacks Ltd. announced that they have joined forces.

AHDB Potatoes will use this year’s Seed Industry Event on 3 November to review the industry’s current approach to controlling blackleg. The biennial conference, held this year in St Andrews, will also provide growers with an insight into the potential impact of Brexit, and scope out the potato market, both at home and abroad.

Mooij Agro developed a new and larger axial flow EC fan in cooperation with Klima, especially suitable for onion and potato storage projects where low energy use is a priority.

In September 2016, the FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 170.9 points, up almost 5 points (2.9 percent) from August and 10 percent above the corresponding month last year.

El Dr. Luis Salazar visitó el país invitado por el Consorcio Papa Chile. Su visión de la situación actual de la papa frente a los virus que le atacan; las debilidades y fortalezas del rubro en Chile, y sus consejos, en esta entrevista exclusiva.

Idahoan Foods introduces its proprietary processing method to the unflavored mashed potato category with the launch of new Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes.

El gremio no se explica cómo sigue ingresando el alimento con el precio actual del dolar, factor que despierta sospecha porque no solo ingresa papa a un país que produce el tubérculo sino que se fomenta pobreza y deterioro en el tejido social rural.

Científicos del Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agraria (INIA) rescataron la semilla de la papa autóctona del estado venezolano de Mérida, evitando su desaparición.

Se trata de la papa 'Perla Negra' que por su contextura facilita las labores para la industria, para el consumo casero, o para su procesamiento y corte.

En Ciudad Bolívar (Cundinamarca), se dio la primera cosecha de papas criollas más nutritivas en el departamento, gracias a un trabajo conjunto entre la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (U.N.), la Universidad McGill de Canada y los agricultores de la zona.