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december 17, 2023

Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters

Key Technology introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems.

december 16, 2023

United Nations Proclaims May 30 as International Potato Day

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomed the move, saying it will raise awareness about potato’s role in ensuring foot security for billions.

december 13, 2023

FAO Food Price Index overall unchanged in November

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 120.4 points in November 2023, unchanged from its revised October level

december 11, 2023

World Potato Congress Inc. - Announcing the Resolution on the International Day of Potato by the United Nations

The World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that the resolution on the International Day of the Potato has been adopted by consensus of the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.

Largest-ever Dutch TecSource Potato Blancher being installed at Farm Frites Oudenhoorn

december 11, 2023

Dutch TecSource B.V. Installs its largest ever potato blanchers at Farm Frites Oudenhoorn!

Transport, hoisting, and installation of our largest blanchers to date! The two-stage DTS blanching line at Farm Frites Oudenhoorn includes a Short-high blancher with a diameter of 2.6 meters and a length of 7 meters.

december 11, 2023

Sostenibilidad: la nueva vanguardia entre los obtentores de variedades como HZPC

La sostenibilidad de las variedades de papa es el nuevo horizonte para los obtentores como HZPC.

december 11, 2023

Brasil: aumento de precios debido a las lluvias y problemas en la cosecha

En Brasil los precios aumentan debido a la temporada de lluvias.

E2E SteamClosure Clinches Rabobank SMART Award, Marking a Year of Triumph

december 11, 2023

Tummers E2E SteamClosure picks up Rabobank SMART Award

As E2E SteamClosure celebrates its one-year anniversary, Tummers has yet another reason to pop the champagne.

Eric van Oorschot together with his brother runs an arable farm and they also grow potatoesEric van Oorschot together with his brother runs an arable farm and they also grow potatoes

december 11, 2023

Peeling back the layers: A steamy dive into Potato Peeling Excellence with Eric van Oorschot of Kiremko

Eric van Oorschot, a specialist in this field and employed by Kiremko for more than a total of 25 years, shares his insights and experiences on potato peelers.

The future site, in the foreground and the historic site, in the background, in Pontivy.

december 10, 2023

French potato chip company Altho Brets will invest EUR 100 million in its second factory

The Breton potato chips manufacturer, which markets its Brets brand in particular, announced about its investment EUR 100 million (USD 107.7 million) in its new factory project on its historic Pontivy site.

Grillo's® Pickles Partners With Boulder Canyon to Launch Classic Dill Pickle Kettle Style Potato Chips

december 10, 2023

Boulder canyon and Grillo’s pickles team up to launch a limited time only Classic Dill Pickle Kettle Style Potato Chip

Boulder Canyon and Grillo's Pickles have teamed up to launch a limited-time Classic Dill Pickle Flavored Kettle Style Potato Chip. This collaboration offers a crunchy and flavorful snack, combining the all-natural freshness of Grillo's Pickles with Boulder Canyon's better-for-you potato chips.

Tim Rooke, Potato Policy Group chair at National Farmers' Union (NFU)

december 10, 2023

National Farmers Union (UK): Potato supply chain needs a pragmatic approach

Hear from National Farmers' Union (NFU) Potato Policy Group chair Tim Rooke in the aftermath of one of the most challenging lifting seasons he has faced.