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november 13, 2018

Agrico warns: 'Considerably less seed potatoes available for export'

During the annual potato variety show at Agrico the topic of discussion was not limited to unique varieties on display. The impact of the excessive heat and drought this season on the seed potato market was also a hot topic.

november 06, 2018

Potato variety presentations in the Netherlands: Agrico highlights natural resistance to Phytophthora

As part of the potato variety presentations in the Netherlands later this week, Agrico highlights its late blight resistant varieties in a Ukraine themed show.

september 05, 2018

Identifican gen que aumentaría la productividad de la papa

Un estudio alemán apoya los resultados obtenidos por el Instituto Leloir de Argentina: los genes del reloj biológico de las plantas, que les permite adaptarse a los cambios de luz durante el día y las estaciones, podrían aumentar su rendimiento.

augustus 27, 2018

tna to showcase its snack expertise at Pack Expo International in Chicago

Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna will present the latest cutting-edge solutions for the confectionery and snack industries at this year’s Pack Expo International in Chicago. One of the highlights in the tna booth is its new tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 seasoning system.

augustus 14, 2018

Climate-resilient spuds in focus at Potatoes in Practice 2018

Research at the James Hutton Institute has identified genetic variations which can help protect potato crop yields at high temperature, potentially providing potato breeders with a valuable tool in their quest to create varieties resilient to heat stress

maart 21, 2018

New tna On-Machine Seasoning System suitable for wider range of food products

Packaging and Processing equipment manufacturer tna has unveiled a brand new version of its flagship on-machine seasoning application system, the tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 at the Anuga FoodTec

maart 21, 2018

Last chance to visit Anuga FoodTec 2018!

Anuga FoodTec 2018 is well on its way. Don't miss out on this important event, that will last till the end of this week!

maart 08, 2018

FAM Centris centrifugal slicing technology for potato chips delivers on promises

Cutting specialist FAM will showcase its latest slicing technology for potato chips on the innovation stage at Snaxpo (Wednesday March 14th at 11am), during the Snaxpo in Atlanta in booth 327 and at the Anuga FoodTec in Germany in Hall 10.1, booth E060.

februari 11, 2018

Digital standards urgently needed in the Food Supply Chain

Mike Riley, Head of TOMRA Food is making the case for digital standards during the Fruit Logistica. TOMRA Food is initiating cross-industry working groups to accelerate development.

februari 11, 2018

Agrico presents ‘the next generation of potatoes’ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Agrico presented its new generation potato varieties with high resistance to late blight (Phytophthora Infestans) at Fruit Logistica. On the first day of the fair, General Manager Jan van Hoogen explained the meaning of these new varieties.

januari 25, 2018

Proyecto chileno busca eliminar los pesticidas en la agricultura

Por primera vez se busca utilizar microorganismos presentes en diversos cultivos para generar bíoproductos naturales que tengan relaciones beneficiosas con el cultivo.

december 15, 2017

Investigadores estadounidenses rastrean los orígenes de la papa y aprenden sobre su potencial sin explotar

Un equipo de científicos de la Universidad de Michigan ha identificado a los antepasados de la papa. Con esta información esperan comprender cómo se domesticó y cómo evolucionó su ADN a lo largo del tiempo.

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?

november 14, 2017

HZPC names Homoud Saleh (LEHA Group) Potato Man of the Year 2017

Each year, during the Potato Days, potato breeder HZPC announces the Potato (wo)man of the Year. This year Mr. Homoud Saleh was rewarded with this title.

oktober 14, 2017

Programa preliminar del Congreso Mundial de la Papa

El próximo Congreso Mundial de la Papa (WPC) se celebrará del 27 al 31 de mayo de 2018 en en Cusco, Perú. Es la primera vez que se realiza en América Latina y que coincide con el Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP). Conozca el programa tentativo del primero de los eventos.

oktober 02, 2017

Bolivia invertirá 3.5 millones de dólares en investigación sobre papa

El dinero es otorgado por el Gobierno de Corea y busca aumentar los rendimientos del cultivo en el país. El proyecto prevé la construcción de un centro en Cochabamba dónde los investigadores bolivianos puedan fortalecer sus capacidades de investigación.

juli 01, 2017

Elea highlights benefits PEF for snack sector at Snackex 2017

Elea GmbH, leading manufacturer of equipment for Pulsed Electric Field treatment (PEF) used the recently concluded Snackex to highlight the opportunities PEF offers to snack manufacturers. Elea also introduce its Elea SmoothCut™ One system.

Potato Expo 2018 Now Accepting Submissions For Sessions And Panels

juni 15, 2017

Potato Expo 2018 Now Accepting Submissions for new Innovation Hub

The new Potato Expo Innovation Hub is now open and accepting abstract submissions for the Potato Expo 2018, the largest convention and trade show for the potato industry in North America.