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TOMRA has opened new regional headquarters in Johannesburg to strengthen its commitment to customers in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.

Four of the largest potato producers in Australia want to convert 100% of their potato waste into commercial benefit through their partnership with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 180.5 points in February 2020, down 1.9 points (1.0 percent) from January but still 13.5 points (8.1 percent) higher than in February 2019.

On March 12, Taco Bell officially activates Veggie Mode, a single-swipe feature that instantly transforms the menu to show only vegetarian items on self-service ordering kiosks in the United States.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the promotion of Jasper Schoemaker to Sales Manager for the EMEIA Region (Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa).

Strong Roots returns to Natural Product Expo West, after winning the 2019 NEXTY Award, with its innovative and sustainable line of frozen plant-based foods including cauliflower hash browns, vegetable burgers, mixed root vegetable fries and more.

Om bij het inschuren van aardappelen en uien in verschillende maten te kunnen sorteren, kan de zgn. websorteerder toegepast worden. Voor het seizoen 2020 heeft GRIMME de bewezen en zeer productvriendelijke websorteerder WG 900 omvangrijk doorontwikkeld.

Las altas temperaturas desde diciembre a febrero han provocado un adelanto del inicio de la campaña de exportación de patata poblera. El portal Mateu Export arrancó este miércoles su campaña con la recolección de la variedad Lady Christl.

Técnicos de la Xunta incidirán en los aspectos más importantes para el futuro del sector. La Consellería de Medio Rural promoverá una jornada técnica sobre la patata en la sede del Instituto Agroalimentario de Xinzo.

Calbee North America’s Harvest Snaps is launching their new product, Crunchions, at Expo West Booth N5662, where attendees will be able to sample three mouth-watering flavors: Sour Cream & Onion, Tangy Sweet Chili, and Kick’n BBQ.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 'Lorch Potato Research Institute', an international industry event will be organized in Russia: 'Potato Industry 2020'

Potato virus Y is the most economically important and devastating aphid-transmitted virus, affecting both tuber yield and quality. The virus is also a major cause of seed potato degeneration, which leads to regular flushing out of seed potatoes.

ITC first started diversifying from its core tobacco business in the early 1970s, with the diversification drive picking up steam in 2003 when the Indian behemoth conglomerate started with its slew of launches in the FMCG category.

In Kenya, potatoes are a key staple food, second only to maize. Yet its potato value chain has been underdeveloped for decades also. This has been acknowledged by the Kenyan government.

As the world's leading trade fair for the global fruit and vegetable sector, FRUIT
LOGISTICA, which took place from 5 to 7 February 2020 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, is a meeting
place for experts and companies in the branch.

This weekend, PepsiCo, Inc. announced that it had agreed to acquire Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., Ltd. ('Be & Cheery'), one of the largest online snacks companies in China, from Haoxiangni Health Food Co., Ltd. ('Haoxiangni') for USD 705 million.

Key players in the potato industry in the United States and Canada announced at Potato Expo 2020 the creation of a new organization dedicated to sustainability in the potato sector: the Potato Sustainability Alliance.

Over the last years, the area for consumption potatoes has been increased with 6,5 % in the 5 leading potato countries. If there is an increase again this year, combined with an average yield the balance between demand and supply could lead to...