Gedroogde aardappelproducten

september 02, 2019

Potato Europe 2019, an international fair at the heart of the Belgian potato sector.

On 4 and 5 September the international potato fair PotatoEurope 2019 will take place in
Tournai. That the fair continues to grow is demonstrated by the fact that there are almost
20% more exhibitors from 17 different countries.

augustus 22, 2019

Oregon Potato Company to acquire assets of bankrupt NORPAC Foods

NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company (OPC) under which OPC will acquire substantially all of the Company's assets.

juli 22, 2019

European potato processor expands its production capacity for potato flakes

For a European potato processor, Idaho Steel and Kiremko have built four drum dryers with a total maximum capacity of 4.500 kg potato flakes per hour.

juli 11, 2019

China-Bred High Starch Potatoes Favored in Kazakhstan

A China-bred variety of high starch potatoes is gaining popularity in Kazakhstan, where poor resistance to disease and pests have undermined yield of the local staple food, writes Xinhaua Net.

juli 11, 2019

Lamb Weston's Hot2HomeTM claims Silver at the BFFF Awards!

Lamb Weston is excited to announce that their revolutionary Hot2HomeTM Fries has scooped a Silver Award in the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF) Product Awards 2019.

juli 10, 2019

Perú pide asistencia técnica a China para hacer fideos de papa

La ministra de Agricultura, Fabiola Muñoz, señaló que el Perú busca incrementar el valor agregado de sus exportaciones de productos elaborados con papa.

juli 01, 2019

Starch Europe Welcomes Lantmännen-Reppe and Viresol as members

Starch Europe Welcomes Lantmännen-Reppe and Viresol as members.

juni 20, 2019

Avebe daagt studenten uit Ontwerp de fabriek van de toekomst en win een jaar collegegeld!

Avebe bestaat dit jaar 100 jaar. Dat betekent terugkijken, maar ook vooruitblikken.

juni 14, 2019

Europatat Congress 2019 A unique and successful event for the sector!

On 13 June, the European potato community has gathered in Oslo, Norway, for the Europatat Congress 2019. Under the slogan “The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food”.

Emsland Group installs four drum dryers for potato flakes at their Hagenow plant

juni 05, 2019

Emsland Group installs four drum dryers for a new potato flakes line at their Hagenow plant

The construction of the new Emsland Group potato flake factory at the production site in Hagenow is making quick, on-schedule progress. The last two of four drum dryers have been installed.

Potato Farmers Bangladesh suffer as a result of the huge surplus this year

mei 31, 2019

Potato Farmers in Bangladesh suffer as a result of the huge surplus this year

This year, the potato harvest in Bangladesh was about 150% of what the domestic need is. As a result prices have crashed and despite the high yields, farmers suffer as the can not sell their product.

U.S. potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year. (Courtesy: Potato News Today)

mei 17, 2019

United States Potato Export sales trending up, despite trade wars

United States potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year.

mei 16, 2019

Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee to test proprietary EnWave REV™ dehydration technology

EnWave Corporation just announced it had signed Commercial License and Equipment Purchase Agreements with Calbee Inc., a leading Japan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and sales of snack confectionary, bakery food and cereal food.

China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)

mei 16, 2019

China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs

As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.

april 16, 2019

Kiremko employees visit the assembly of their largest drum dryers to produce potato flakes

Potato Processing Equipment manufacturer Kiremko has introduced a new programme to educate its staff, Kiremko Skills Lab

België verwerkt meer dan 5 miljoen ton aardappelen tot friet, chips en vlokken in 2018

maart 29, 2019

De aardappelverwerkende industrie in België heeft meer dan 5 millioen ton aardappelen verwerkt in 2018

Belgische aardappelverwerking kende een recordgroei in 2018 en overschrijdt de kaap van de 5 miljoen ton verwerkte aardappelen. Voor 2019 staat de sector echter voor grote uitdagingen als gevolg van het slechte groeiseizoen 2018 – 2019.

februari 11, 2019

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes voted product of the year 2019 in the United States

Idahoan Foods, LLC announced today that its Idahoan® Family Size Mashed Potatoes has been named Product of the Year for 2019, receiving top honors for the Side Dish Category.