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NAPMN projects big increase in US potato crop

oktober 31, 2023

Big increase in United States potato crop expected

Last month, the North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) projected the US 2023 potato crop to come in at 429.6 million hundredweight (cwt), more than 37 million cwt more than last year's unusually small crop.

oktober 30, 2023

Potato Market Update 25th October - Irish Farmers' Association

Home consumption and retail sales continue to prosper with the current weather conditions increasing demand.

There’s a New Type of Potato in Stores That’s So Creamy You Don’t Even Need Butter

oktober 30, 2023

New Organic Potato brand available at Whole Foods in the North-East United States: Upstate Abundance

If you’re looking to up your potato game this holiday season, you’re in luck. There’s a new potato variety in town, and it’s said to be so creamy that you don’t need to add butter, cream, or anything else to dress it up - it’s delicious right from the field.

Scott Anderson, science co-ordinator for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research station in Harrington, came up with the name for the 'Plowdown Challenge.' (Courtesy: CBC)

oktober 30, 2023

Scientist challenges farmers to guess the yield of potato field grown without fertilizers

A scientist from Prince Edward Island has issued a challenge to Island farmers: Guess the yield of a potato field grown using only fertilizer left over from last year's crop.

World-class Vibratory Technology & Food Processing Equipment

oktober 30, 2023

AURA Oil Recovery and CentreQ Measurement System by FoodeQ Transforming French Fry Production

AURA® oil recovery systems and CentreQ® unit measurement and control systems are the innovations by FoodeQ that are gaining rapid adoption, revolutionizing the industry and contributing to healthier, cost-effective, and more efficient French fry production.

BEPPCO Both in 'Our Industry, Our Identity' exhibition in Mosul, Iraq!

oktober 26, 2023

Beirut Erbil for Potato Products company participates in 'Our Industry, Our Identity' exhibition in Mosul, Iraq!

In the presence of the Governor of Nineveh and the Turkish Consul, the second edition of 'Our Industry, Our Identity' exhibition opened in Mosul.

Farmers in the United Kingdom warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding

oktober 26, 2023

UK farmers warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding

Potato and cereal crops are likely to have been heavily damaged by the recent devastating floods across the United Kingdom, farmers have warned.

oktober 25, 2023

El precio de la papa en Ecuador aumentó más de un 30% en el último mes

Según el listado de precios del mercado Mayorista de Ambato, el precio de la papa aumento entre un 30% y hasta un 50%—dependiendo de la variedad—en el último mes.

En los principales departamentos que abastecen al GMML la disminución fue de 8,9%. Cortesía: Andina

oktober 24, 2023

Perú: reducción en el área sembrada debido a la falta de lluvias

La campaña de siembra 2023/24 en Peru comenzó con una reducción considerable en el área con respecto a años anteriores

FPS Food Process Solutions partners with Opticept to develop PEF technology for solid foods

oktober 24, 2023

FPS Food Process Solutions partners with Opticept to develop Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology for solid food processing

Equipment manufacturer FPS Food Process Solutions has entered a partnership with OptiCept for PEF Technologies. OptiCept’s PEF application for solid foods (JÖRD) will be further developed jointly. In the collaboration, OptiCept will deliver CEPT generators and FPS will deliver the system that handles and processes the products.

Una selección de los diferentes tipos de patatas fritas que ofrece el procesador de patatas holandés Farm Frites

oktober 23, 2023

Tendencias del mercado global de papas fritas

Se estima que para el 2031 el valor del mercado global de papas fritas supere los USD 92 mil millones. Esto supone un crecimiento de más del 50% con respecto a la valuación del mercado de 2021 realizada y publicada por allied market research en su estudio: "Frozen potato market".

Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in NZ’s Potato Industry

oktober 20, 2023

Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in New Zealand’s Potato Industry

The New Zealand Seed Potato Certification Scheme was established in 1948 and has been running continuously since then.

Wayne Mansfield Mash production manager at Branston

oktober 19, 2023

UK potato supplier Branston to open state-of-the-art facility for mashed potato spring 2024

United Kingdom potato supplier Branston has announced it is opening a mashed potato facility to produce and supply leading UK supermarkets with the prepared family favourite starting in spring 2024.

oktober 19, 2023

La presencia de McCain en Colombia se consolida

McCain Foods llego a Colombia en el año 1996 con la compra de la fábrica de papas fritas Mekato, y cuatro años más tarde, en el año 2000, adquiere la planta de la empresa local Congelagro por USD 40 millones, haciéndose así de una moderna planta industrial capaz de suplir no solo al mercado local, sino también a los mercados regionales.

Crop Systems Limited launches SmartSola for optimal using of home-generated energy

oktober 19, 2023

Crop Systems Limited launches SmartSola, enabling optimal use of home-generated energy in your potato store

Crop Systems Limited’s 'SmartSola' system is an innovation launched at exactly the right time. The system enables users to make optimal use of their use of home-generated energy in their potato storage.

(L-R) Wayne Rempel CEO and President of Kroeker Farms, Winkler Mayor Henry Siemens, Kroeker's Executive Assistant Liana Fehr, and Kroeker's Chief Financial Officer Tyson Kamminga

oktober 19, 2023

New, larger Kroeker Farms Potato Store offers much more than potatoes

Last month, Kroeker Farms celebrated the new location of The Potato Store at 715 Circle K Drive, Winkler Manitoba, with an official ribbion cutting. According to Liana Fehr, Executive Assistant at Kroeker's, the new location gives them four times the space compared to the former location on Circle K Drive.

oktober 18, 2023

Royal HZPC Group's growth and stability in financial year 2022/2023

For financial year 2022/2023, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group B.V. reports substantial growth in sales. Gerard Backx, CEO Royal HZPC Group B.V., underlines that the important growth in volume, is mainly in Asia and America.

oktober 18, 2023

Brasil: baja en costos de producción compensa tendencia de precios

Independientemente de las circunstancias más recientes en San Pablo y Minas Gerais, la tendencia de precios para la papa de consumo fresco en Brasil durante los últimos años ha sido a la baja.