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februari 13, 2024

Simplot Fertilizer and Potato Processing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency

A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.

Eqraft new premise in Emmeloord, Netherlands

februari 13, 2024

Equipment manufacturer Eqraft shows its new Headquarters in Emmeloord

Following a period of continuous growth, equipment manufacturer Eqraft decided a new headquarters was necessary.

Tecno Alimentaria Valenciana (TAV) - Hera Smart Flavour Solid system

februari 12, 2024

Savory Snack Trends in 2024: Opportunities in the Snack Industry

Snacks are an important part of the diet of consumers around the world. By 2024, the global snacks market is expected to reach USD 1.2 trillion.

The Plant Sciences Division of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), in a Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) meeting on potatoes held on November 16, 2023

februari 12, 2024

Variety Evaluation Committee in Pakistan has approved additional Potato Varieties for Commercial Cultivation

Pakistan's Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) has recommended repeat one-season trials for four table potato varieties - Cristina, GR-t33-13-2 (SANDRA), Rosegarden, and Primnsk - at research stations in Abbottabad and Islamabad.

februari 12, 2024

Argentina: HZPC celebró su día de campo en Balcarce con gran concurrencia

Se celebró el día de campo de HZPC America Latina en Balcarce. Gran concurrencia y gran despliegue de variedades auguran un futuro auspicioso.

februari 12, 2024

Iscon Balaji Foods' Sustainable Potato Farm Revolution: Transforming Lives, Securing Futures

Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd's growing French fry production has caused a revolution in potato cultivation that has transformed the lives of over 8,000 farmers across India.

februari 12, 2024

Robotic Case Packing for the 2020s: 5 Ways Automation Improves Efficiency

Increased operational costs, energy efficiency regulations, and rising labor costs are driving the demand for robotic solutions. The robotic case-packing industry has been growing steadily in response to these needs. It's estimated that the industry could reach USD 70 billion by the end of next year.

Pakistan-Korea join hands to boost potato seed production in Pakistan

februari 11, 2024

South Korea assists Pakistan to boost its local seed potato production

PR&P, PARC, Pakistan and the Republic of Korea are collaborating on Technical Cooperation Projects (TCP), notably focusing on seed potato production

Nigel Crump is the General Manager for Australian Seed Potato Industry Certification Authority (AuSPICA)

februari 11, 2024

Webinar on the next World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia will be held February 13, 2024

The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to offer a webinar on February 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (Toronto/USA) with Dr. Nigel Crump presenting "Adelaide, Australia: Host of the 12th World Potato Congress".

The JOMO is Real: Frito-Lay Predicts Couches and Comfort as the MVPs of Game Day

februari 10, 2024

Frito-Lay announces the annual Super Bowl Snack index: how you will snack on game day - on your couch

The first-ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas will be among the year's most exciting cultural moments – but for a staggering 81% of Americans, watching it all from the couch is much better.

februari 10, 2024

TOMRA Food presents new organization and unveils new AI-powered solutions at Fruit Logistica

TOMRA Food has unveiled its new, more agile and focused organizational structure, showcased its sorting, grading, and packing solutions, and launched three new AI-powered sorting and grading solutions.

The province and chain partners jointly reward Drenthe arable farmers for sustainable performance

februari 07, 2024

Dutch province Drenthe and potato chain partners push sustainability by rewarding farmers

De provincie Drenthe start sa men met de ketenpartners een pilot voor akkerbouwers rondom belonen voor duurzaamheid. In de pilot worden de Kritische Prestatie Indicatoren (KPI’s) uit de Biodiversiteitsmonitor Akkerbouw in de praktijk getest.

Las malas condiciones climatológicas has provocado que más de 11.000 hectáreas de patata se hayan quedado sin sacar.

februari 07, 2024

Europa: condiciones adversas en el norte afectan disponibilidad de semilla en el sur

Cerrada la campaña 2023, los datos indican que la producción en el norte de Europa crece a pesar de las grandes perdidas por situaciones climáticas y sanitarias. Holanda es el país más damnificado.

februari 07, 2024

FAO Food Price fell further in January mainly on lower wheat and maize prices

The FAO Food Price Index*(FFPI) stood at 118.0 points in January 2024, down 1.2 points (1.0 percent) from its revised December level, as decreases in the price indices for cereals and meat more than offset an increase in the sugar price index, while those for dairy and vegetable oils only registered slight adjustments.

februari 07, 2024

Fruit Logistica: Sorma Group launches a new box filling robot

Fruit Logistica, the fruit and vegetable sector’s biggest global business event, is opening at the Berlin showgrounds.

Prohibición de las exportaciones de P.E.I. El envío de patatas a Estados Unidos en 2021 provocó la destrucción de cientos de millones de libras de patatas. (Cortesía: Mary Kay Sonier/PEI Potato Board)

februari 07, 2024

La Isla Principe Eduardo vuelve al mercado mundial

Después de años fuera de la escena mundial tras la detección de la sarna verrugosa en sus campos, la Isla Principe Eduardo se dispone a reclamar el podio como productora de elite.

februari 07, 2024

Argentina: mercado impredecible ante reformas en política económica

En el Mercado Central de Buenos Aires la oferta abunda, la demanda es poca, pero los precios no paran de subir.

februari 07, 2024

México: aumenta importación de EE.UU en detrimento de producción nacional

La producción nacional en México pierde terreno ante la papa importada de Estados Unidos. Los productores temen por la incidencia tanto económica como fitosanitaria.