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AHDB PCN Calculator to be improved with new scenarios and more data on the resistance and tolerance of potato varieties

januari 28, 2018

AHDB PCN Calculator to be improved with new scenarios and more data on resistance and tolerance of potato varieties

A research project aims to improve the accuracy of the ‘AHDB Potatoes potato cyst nematode (PCN) pallida calculator’ which is currently used as an educational forecasting tool for potato growers in the United Kingdom.

januari 27, 2018

España: El sindicato agrario pide a Carrefour retirar papa francesa que se publicita como española

La Asociación Agraria de Jóvenes Agricultores (Asaja) de León ha denunciado que Carrefour publicita una oferta de papa española como francesa. Asaja ha exigido a la cadena la inmediata retirada del ofrecimiento y con ello cualquier tipo de publicidad engañosa y contraria a las leyes que protegen a los consumidores.

Iceland's high court upholds 76% tax on imported french fries

januari 27, 2018

Iceland's 76% duties on imported french fries are not unconstitutional, Supreme court rules

The highest court in Iceland has upheld a ruling that a 76% duty charged on imported French Fries is not unconstitutional.

januari 24, 2018

Dublin potato farm turned itself into one of Ireland's best food companies

Potato Chip manufacturer 'Keogh's crisps' has become one of the most popular food brands in Ireland over the past few years, and it grew out of a potato farm in Dublin.

januari 23, 2018

Europatat's annual congress will highlight sustainability in the potato sector

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has confirmed the dates for its annual Europatat Congress. Under the slogan “Potatoes: a healthy, sustainable and responsible sector”, the 2018 Congress will focus on sustainability.

januari 15, 2018

Potato firm Albert Bartlett reports drop in profits despite increase in sales

Sales at potato firm Albert Bartlett have climbed 18 per cent to £146m, but operating profit was again impacted by price pressures in the supply chain.

januari 10, 2018

Europatat welcomes new Communication & Policy Advisor

Europatat welcomes its new Communication & Policy Advisor, Berta Redondo

januari 01, 2018

Potato cooperative Agrico presents record results at members meeting

Never before has Agrico marketed such high volumes of seed potatoes, and could pay out such high dividends to members for both seed and table potatoes. Consequently, the 2016/2017 financial year will be noted as one of the most successful years in Agrico's history.

Ullucu import and cultivation poses biosecurity risk for potato: DEFRA advice

december 18, 2017

Ulluco import and cultivation poses biosecurity risk for potato: DEFRA advice

Following an investigation by the Animal and Plant Health Agency earlier this year, it has been confirmed that ulluco tubers imported into the UK from a number of different sources were infected by harmful viruses, highlighting that there is uncertainty about the disease status of this crop in general.

New insights in attack mechanism Potato Blight opens door to biological plant-protective chemicals

december 18, 2017

New insights in attack mechanism Potato Blight open the door to biological protection

Identification of the receptor for Cytolisin - the killer toxin of Phytophthora infestans - opens door to biological methods to protect potatoes and selective, biological herbicides as alternative for glyphosate

december 13, 2017

Potato Milk: Swedish scientist makes dairy substitute from potatoes

A smoothie based on 'potato milk' is expected to be commercially available next year. The product is made using a patented process using an emulsion of potato and omega-3 oils as a dairy replacement developed at Lund University by Eva Tornberg.

december 05, 2017

GRIMME & TOMRA Join Forces To Offer Integrated Potato Grading & Sorting Solutions

GRIMME Group has joined forces with TOMRA, the global leader in food sorting solutions. The partnership will result in the industry-leading TOMRA FPS (Field Potato Sorter) being integrated into C to create the GRIMME PowerCombi solution.

december 04, 2017

Aldi’s potato sales rocket in Wales

Aldi’s potato sales in Wales have risen by a third since the retailer began sales of Welsh potatoes five months ago, highlighting the popularity of homegrown produce in the country.

december 04, 2017

BP2017 sees AHDB Potatoes Next Generation programme 2018 applications open

AHDB is seeking 15 up-and-coming professionals with a passion for driving the potato industry forwards to join the 2018 Next Generation programme, launching in April next year.

december 04, 2017

Potato Breeder Solynta Secures Strong Financial Backing

Potato breeder Solynta announced the completion of a €16 million series B financing round by new investors Fortissimo Capital and Innovation Industries as well as existing investors.

Empresa gallega produce por primera vez en España un vodka hecho con base en papas

november 28, 2017

Empresa gallega produce por primera vez en España un vodka hecho con papas

Nordes utiliza papas de las variedades Kennebec y Agria para elaborar un destilado de aroma sueave y elegante.

november 27, 2017

El exceso de producción en Francia y España hunde un 30% el precio de la papa en Galicia

Muchos agricultores optan por almacenar la cosecha, que es de gran calidad. Prevén ponerla en el mercado dentro de unos meses cuando su valor vuelva a repuntar

november 27, 2017

How should the next Potato Europe be organised?

For the second time in a row, Potato Europe in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, has fallen through. And the consequences were extreme this year as the first day of the fair was cancelled. We look back with some of the exhibitors and people involved. And we look ahead, because what is going to happen in coming years?