Nieuws uit Azië | Page 19 PotatoPro

Amazon is launching online food delivery service in India this year

juli 30, 2019

Amazon is launching online food delivery from restaurants in India this year

Amazon.com Inc is planning a foray into the burgeoning online food delivery business from restaurants in India this year, in a move that could raise competition in an increasingly crowded market.

juli 30, 2019

Punjab to introduce seed potato tracebility and certification using blockchain technology

To protect the interest of the Punjab farmers and uphold the state’s leadership position as the largest potato seed producing state in India, Punjab is planning the certification and traceability of seed potato using blockchain technology as of next year.

juli 23, 2019

How to improve the seed potato industry in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans consume 228,000MT of potatoes annually, and the per capita consumption of potato has increased by more than five kilogrammes in the last 14 years. However, only 35 percent of the requirement is produced locally.

juli 22, 2019

Philippines: Benguet potato growers reported double yield with seed potatoes from Canada

According to the Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA), Benguet potato farmers reported a double yield with the use of seed potatoes from Canada.

juli 19, 2019

Indian farmer unions decide to put on a fight over seed potato variety rights

Indian Farmers’ movements have decided to put up a fight to ensure that farmers’ seed freedoms are not violated in any way. Many speakers also also felt that PepsiCo India should pay compensation to the Gujarat potato farmers involved.

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 08, 2019

The 'Potato of the Future' Climate - Smarter and Healthier

The potato of the future will be more drought tolerant and disease resistant, more environmentally sustainable and climate smart, and meet the needs of producers and consumers.

juli 02, 2019

FPS Food Process Solutions Opens First Manufacturing & Support Centre In China

Answering to the increasing demand from the Asian Market, FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) announced the official opening of its new Manufacturing & Support Centre in Zhongshan, China.

juli 01, 2019

World Potato Congress welcomes Mr. Lu, Xiaoping as International Advisor

The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce that Mr. Lu, Xiaoping has accepted to become WPC’s newest International Advisor.

juni 25, 2019

TOMRA Launches Customer Service Center In Bengaluru, India

TOMRA Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as
part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.

juni 24, 2019

Leading Food Retailer Carrefour Group sells Carrefour China to Suning.com

On of the largest food retailers in the world, the Carrefour Group, announced today the signing of an agreement to sell an 80% equity interest in Carrefour China to Chinese Group Suning.com.

juni 11, 2019

ProPak China 2019 shines spotlights on food processing and packaging

ProPak China 2019 provides you with unparalleled sourcing opportunities around the globe.

Calbee is targeting Asian markets in its expansion plans, including China and India.

juni 03, 2019

Snack maker Calbee poised to take bigger bite out of the US snack market

Japanese snack company Calbee is gearing up for a US marketing campaign for its best-selling Jagarico potato snack in an aggressive drive to increase overseas sales.

The 'best before' dates for Calbee Inc.'s bagged potato chip products will be extended by two months starting October.

juni 03, 2019

Calbee to extend 'best before' dates for potato chip products by two months

Major Japanese snack-maker Calbee Inc. said Thursday that it will extend the 'best before' date for its potato chip products by two months.

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.

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.

The market price of potatoes in Gansu, China recently showed a rising trend. (Courtesy: Global Potato News)

mei 09, 2019

Potato prices on the rise in Gansu, China

The market price of potatoes in Gansu recently showed a rising trend. Relevant data shows that the price of potatoes in Gansu increased by 16.67% in comparison with the same time last year.

The FC5 potato variety is grown exclusively for PepsiCo's popular Lay's potato chips.

mei 03, 2019

PepsiCo India withdraws lawsuit against Gujarat potato farmers

After discussions with the government, the Pepsico India has agreed to withdraw the cases against the potato farmers. In April Pepsico sued four farmers for cultivating a potato variety - FC5 - grown exclusively for its popular Lay's potato chips.