New resistance gene against potato late blight identified
In this week 'Nature Plants', scientists from Wageningen University and The Sainsbury Laboratory report the identification of a resistance gene that enhances resistance against potato late blight from a South American wild relative of cultivated potatoes.
maart 30, 2015
Dewulf and Miedema restructure German dealerships
Since the acquisition of Miedema by the Dewulf-group, both companies are busy restructuring their dealer network
maart 30, 2015
Continuous mixer makes slurries on demand
Spray Dynamics’ new Slurry On Demand continuous mixer ends the waste and delay normally required to produce pumpable slurries of oil-based seasonings, chocolate, and other coatings.
maart 29, 2015
Consumer price sensitivities in the potato category
New research from the United States Potato Board (USPB) reveals the complexity and range of price sensitivities within the potato category.
maart 29, 2015
FoodTec Award in Gold for Insort 'Sherlock Food Analyser'
At the Anuga FoodTec trade fair from 24 to 27 March in Cologne, Insort presents the latest innovation in process monitoring for food production with its 'Sherlock food analyser'.
maart 29, 2015
India's Potato Exports Jump
India's potato exports jumped more than two-fold during April-December period of this fiscal to 2.5 lakh tonnes.
maart 29, 2015
PEI Potato Farm fined for crop rotation violations
A Prince Edward Island (Canada) farm operation has pleaded guilty to failing to properly rotate its potato crop in one of their fields.
maart 29, 2015
Potato Council publishes annual market intelligence report on GB potatoes
Late last week, the Potato Council published its annual GB Potatoes Market Intelligence report, wrapping up all key information about the GB potato market in order to inform decision-making and provide answers for common questions about the industry.
maart 29, 2015
DSM opens Nutrition Innovation Center in Singapore to support customers in Asia-Pacific
DSM Nutritional Products has opened a Nutrition Innovation Center for Asia Pacific as part of DSM’s new S$8.8 million premises at Mapletree Business City, further strengthening Singapore’s thriving nutrition science and technology ecosystem.
maart 26, 2015
Conagra Foods reports financial results third quarter FY15
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) today reported results for the fiscal 2015 third quarter ended Feb. 22, 2015.
maart 26, 2015
North Lebanon potato farmers protest imports from Egypt
Farmers in the North Lebanon town of Hissa protested Thursday potato imports they said would devastate their sales, state media reported.
maart 26, 2015
Tyrrells launches poshcorn popcorn range
Tyrrells, the English snack brand, this week is unveiling its new Poshcorn popcorn range.