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maart 19, 2023

Export value increases for all US potato types from July – Dec. 2022

With international markets across the globe showing solid signs of recovery, it’s no surprise that the value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types July – Dec. 2022, compared with the same six months in 2021.

Gpi delivers additive line for the new Lamb Weston/Meijers factory in Kruiningen

maart 18, 2023

Gpi delivers additive line for the new Lamb Weston Meijer potato flake factory in Kruiningen

The construction of a new flake factory to expand the existing production site of Lamb Weston Meijer in Kruiningen will increase its annual production capacity by 180,000 tonnes. Gpi De Gouwe delivered the additive preparation system for the new site.

maart 17, 2023

La patata Calixta obtiene el premio al Mejor Anuncio en el Smile Festival

Grupo Lázaro, con su marca Calixta, ha obtenido el premio al mejor anuncio en la categoría Prensa Revistas en el Festival Internacional de Publicidad y Humor Smile Festival que este año celebra su XIII Edición.

Jesus Fernando en su parcela de Campaspero.

maart 14, 2023

La patata como forma de vida

Jesús Fernando García heredó la explotación de su padre y cumple, día a día, con su labor de agricultor.

maart 14, 2023

IRI and NPD Rebrand as Circana, the Leading Advisor on the Complexity of Consumer Behavior

Following their merger in August 2022, Information Resources, Inc. ("IRI") and The NPD Group ("NPD") unveiled a new combined company name and brand identity: Circana.

maart 14, 2023

Princesa Amandine lanza la patata de Quinta Gama en los principales centros de distribución en España

El proyecto de patata de Quinta Gama que presentó la asociación Princesa Amandine Ibérica en la pasada edición de Fruit Attraction ya va tomando cuerpo. Seis meses después, esta patata ya está disponible en El Corte Inglés, Eroski y Alcampo a nivel nacional.

maart 14, 2023

tna presents trendsetting innovations at Interpack 2023 to help food producers to achieve sustainability goals

At Interpack 2023, tna solutions will showcase its processing and packaging solutions for food manufacturers worldwide. Visitors to booth C56 and D56, Hall 14, will have an opportunity to enter a fully functioning virtual factory

Potato wart not detected in 2022 national survey

maart 14, 2023

No Potato Wart detected in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2022 national survey for potato wart and confirms that potato wart was not detected in the soil samples tested from the fields where the samples were collected.

maart 14, 2023

Avebe implements WCOM to achieve a stable and higher production at AB Stadex in Malmö

At Avebe's AB Stadex production location in Malmö, Sweden, an improvement project was recently completed in the HSD (Hot Soluble Department). Roger Riesbeck, Improvement Technician at AB Stadex spoke about collaboration and the role of the WCOM program.

United Potato Growers of Canada announced welcome of re-joining members

maart 11, 2023

Re-joining members give the United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) a truly national reach

Ontario Potato Board, Potatoes New Brunswick join the United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) as the representative of their potato grower members, giving the organisation a truly national reach.

maart 11, 2023

Peter Oldenkamp to succeed long-time Director Agrico Research Sjefke Allefs

Potato coop Agrico announced that Peter Oldenkamp will become director of Agrico Research starting August 1, 2023. He succeeds Sjefke Allefs as director. Sjefke Allefs has worked at Agrico Research since 1990, in the position of director for the past 24 years.

maart 11, 2023

The harvest of early potatoes in Uzbekistan is being delayed – imports will rise sharply

EastFruit analysts have repeatedly paid attention to the grave consequences of abnormally cold weather in Uzbekistan in January.

maart 09, 2023

Marel announces partnership with ADM to accelerate alternative protein innovation

Marel, a global provider of advanced food processing solutions, announces a partnership with ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, to open a state-of-the-art taste and texture innovation center in Wageningen, The Netherlands.

Island Farms Once Again Offer to "Fill Your Boots" with Free PEI Potatoes

maart 09, 2023

Prince Edward Island Farms Offer Islanders Free PEI Potatoes this Saturday

To help offset rising food costs, four farms on Prince Edward Island are opening their potato storages to Islanders. Visitors are invited to help themselves and pick unwashed potatoes directly from the pile in storage. The event occurs Saturday, March 11th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

maart 09, 2023

PFI Names Tom Vipond as Division General Manager

PFI, a manufacturer of sanitary conveying equipment, announced it has named Tom Vipond as Division General Manager. Vipond will oversee all PFI locations and operations.

maart 09, 2023

Meet SCOTT at CFIA Rennes: Hall 10A, Stand G29 on 14-16 March in France

Smart automation solution provider Scott Automation will showcase its unique palletizing and warehouse automation products including PAL 4.0 series palletizer at the 3-day event CFIA Rennes 2023

maart 09, 2023

RJ Andrus of Idaho Elected National Potato Council President

The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2023 roster of Executive Committee members at the organization’s annual Washington Summit.

Farmers in Jumla find stable income in potato farming

maart 09, 2023

Farmers in Jumla, Nepal find a stable income in potato farming

Every morning, Rupa Khadka of Patarasi Rural Municipality-6 in Jumla, Nepal heads towards Khalanga, the district headquarters, with a doko of potatoes on her back.