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Don’t forget the spray tank management basics.

maart 13, 2022

Do not forget the spray tank management basics

Looking ahead to spring spraying, growers are being reminded not to be complacent when it comes to tank mixing and sprayer hygiene, ahead of making applications.

Sudstarke GmbHs Sustainability Report for 2020

maart 10, 2022

Südstärke GmbH Sustainability Report for 2020

The aim of the Südstärke sustainability report is to offer customers, suppliers, colleagues, shareholders, and site neighbors an insight into how they engage with nature and the environment.

This article was originally sent via email from CEO Chris Kempczinski to McDonald’s employees and franchisees.

maart 08, 2022

McDonald's To Temporarily Close Restaurants & Pause Operations in Russia

Earlier today, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski announced in an email to staff and franchisees that McDonald's will temporarily close its restaurants and pause operations in Russia.

maart 08, 2022

Atzmona: challenging events are impacting potato export from Israel this season

Harsh weather conditions during last summer and suboptimal harvest conditions leads to uncertain potato quality and an earlier-than-usual demand for imported potatoes.

maart 08, 2022

Paper made from banana waste prevents potato cyst nematode damage

With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive potato cyst nematode (PCN) pest, an organic technology developed from banana plant waste material may well be the ultimate rescue.

maart 08, 2022

USPTO grants a steam peeling patent to Kiremko BV

Kiremko B.V. announced the issuance to it by the US Patent Office of a patent that covers a system for steam peeling of products having a skin. This unique concept is reflected in the steam peeling vessel of the market-leading Strata Invicta® steam peeler

maart 07, 2022

SpudLove Snacks Celebrates National Potato Chip Day with One-of-a-Kind 'Chip Bowl' made from Actual Potato Chips

SpudLove™ Organic Thick-Cut Potato Chips is celebrating National Potato Chip Day by offering potato chip lovers the ultimate serving accessory – a first-of-its-kind "chip bowl" made out of actual potato chips.

Intralox Announces Major Expansion of U.S. Operations, Increases East Coast Footprint with Lease of Over 310,000-sq-ft Tradepoint Atlantic Location

maart 07, 2022

Conveyor belt specialist Intralox announces major increase of its US East Coast Footprint

Intralox announced the expansion of its U.S. operations with its move to a new built-to-suit 310,000-sq-ft (28,800-sq-m) facility at Tradepoint Atlantic, the 3,300-acre (13.4 sq km) global logistics center in Sparrows Point, Maryland.

maart 05, 2022

USDA appoints new board members for Potatoes USA

The United States Department of Agriculture appointed 33 new or returning members to serve three-year terms on the National Potato Promotion Board, Dba Potatoes USA. The new members will be sworn in at the organization’s Annual Meeting in March.

maart 03, 2022

Johann Kraut Farming Operation invests in TOMRA 3A optical sorter to ensure top quality potatoes for french fries

German business Johann Kraut Landwirtschaft is a real potato specialist: the family-run 90-hectare (220-acre) at Bergkirchen, Bavaria, is now in the third generation and has been growing Potatoes for more than 50 years.

EUPPA Sustainability map: sustainable agriculture initiatives

maart 03, 2022

European potato processors put sustainability at centre stage

The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) released a special report highlighting progress made in recent years by the sector across key areas of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

maart 02, 2022

US Potato Growers Select 2022 National Potato Council Leaders

The National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2022 Washington Summit, Jared Balcom of Pasco, Washington, was elected to serve as NPC’s 2022 President and head the grower-led organization’s Executive Committee.

februari 28, 2022

Boiler explosion guts Hermiston potato chip plant

One of the area’s largest manufacturers is gone, after a boiler explosion at Shearer’s Foods plant south of Hermiston sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon.

februari 24, 2022

Ellips highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them

Ellips, a manufacturer of optical grader equipment for individual potatoes, highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them.

februari 24, 2022

España: Preparar ahora el suelo para que el arranque de la patata sea perfecto

No es sencillo cumplir las exigencias del mercado en cuanto a calidad y apariencia de la patata. Por eso debemos tomar las decisiones adecuadas, de modo que el tubérculo se desarrolle sin problemas y el arranque lo trate de forma exquisita.

februari 24, 2022

Kerry identifies barbecue as the world’s top taste in 2021

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company has reviewed extensive research and examined global trends in emerging flavors in an effort to identify the top global taste trend in 2021.

februari 23, 2022

Tasteful Selections Color-Changing Purple Passion Margarita Takes Center Stage for National Margarita Day

Potatoes and tequila? You read that right. Tasteful Selections' most unique potato recipe yet—The Color-Changing Purple Passion™ Margarita!

februari 23, 2022

Martín Berasategui y Patatas Meléndez unidos para impulsar la categoría de la Patata en la Gastronomía Española

La empresa vallisoletana y el reconocido chef donostiarra colaborarán para elevar la posición de la patata mostrando su capacidad nutricional y culinaria.