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Potato promotion in a grocery store in Beijing

februari 06, 2023

China a potentially big export market for potatoes from Pakistan

China is a potentially big market for Pakistani potato, because the price of potato in China is higher, especially from January to April every year.

februari 06, 2023

Sormac set to launch dedicated sales and service organisation in the UK and Ireland

With a strong record in supplying peeling machines for potatoes, carrots, and onions to the UK market, as well as being the most progressive supplier for washing and drying systems for leafy salads, Sormac BV announced the imminent opening of Sormac Ltd.

A PEI Farmer destroys his potato crop by putting it through a snowblower. An estimated 250 million pounds of PEI potatoes were destroyed in 2022 due to the Federal government’s restrictions.

februari 06, 2023

PEI Potato Board Seeks Removal of Export Restrictions on PEI Potatoes in the Light of IAP Report

The PEI potato industry welcomed the final report of the International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Potato Wart that was presented to industry and government on January 16, 2023.

Snack Sales Surge During Super Bowl Week

februari 05, 2023

Snack Sales in the United States Surge During Super Bowl Week

Snack food sales in the United States jumped 10.5% to USD 616 million during Super Bowl Week 2022, according to new data from IRI commissioned by SNAC International (SNAC).

februari 05, 2023

Solynta and FreshCrop sign hybrid potato collaboration agreement in Kenya

Solynta – hybrid potato breeding technology company from The Netherlands and FreshCrop Limited, Kenya’s largest producer of seed tubers, have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of hybrid true potato innovation in Kenya.

Dayton snack company Mikesell’s announces closure after more than 100 years

februari 05, 2023

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

Mikesell’s, a snack food company based in Dayton, Ohio, has announced it will be closing after more than 100 years in business. Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s, thanked the community, consumers, and partners for their support over the past 112 years.

februari 04, 2023

La patata española se lanza a la conquista de Francia y de Europa

El sector de la patata mira al 2023 con ilusión, ante el despegue que está viviendo, con buenos precios, concentraciones empresariales y un creciente interés en Europa, gracias a la calidad del producto, que destaca tanto para freír, como guarnición o como aperitivo en bolsa.

februari 04, 2023

FAO Food Price Index continues to decline in January 2023

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 131.2 points in January 2023, down 1.1 points (0.8 percent) from December, marking the 10th consecutive monthly decline.

februari 04, 2023

Biostimulants protect crops from climatic stressors

Biostimulants can act as an insurance policy for growers this spring, especially as another wave of frosts threatens to knock crops back. So far, winter has been wet and except some sharp frosts, relatively mild – resulting in many autumn sown crops being further forward than usual.

Frito-Lay Snack Index Reveals Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

februari 02, 2023

Frito-Lay Snack Index: Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

With Super Bowl LVII just around the corner, consumers are looking forward to not only rooting for their teams, but also enjoying their favorite snacks alongside family and friends.

Potato retail sales on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022

februari 02, 2023

Potato retail sales in the United States on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022

Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October – December 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago.

Antioxidants, a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes

februari 02, 2023

Selenium: a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists have discovered that selenium, a micronutrient and anti-oxidant activates genes in potatoes that boosts the plant's immunity and helps in the prevention of late blight.

februari 01, 2023

Honduras: Cosecha de papa mueve la economía en Intibucá

El cultivo de papa mueve la economía en sectores de Intibucá, con alta generación de empleos y el aporte hacia la seguridad alimentaria, destacaron productores de la zona.

februari 01, 2023

Cockerill Relies on Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS Optical Sorters for Whole Potatoes

UK Potato packer Cockerill relies on five Herbert OCULUS optical sorters from Key Technology to ensure final product quality.

Elea will showecase their PEFPilot Dual system at Fruit Logistica 2023

februari 01, 2023

Elea will showcase their PEFPilot Dual system at Fruit Logistica 2023

Fruit Logistica as global platform for new ideas, new input and new solutions. Exhibitors from 86 countries and trade visitors attend Fruit Logistica every year to realize their full business potential within the international fresh produce trade – and to write their own success story!

Agri-Tech innovator unveils new iteration of crop insights tool

februari 01, 2023

Harvesteye shows latest version of its potato monitoring tool for harvesters and sorters at Fruit Logistica

HarvestEye is set to launch the newest version of its industry leading machine-learning driven root crops insights tool at Fruit Logistica, the world’s largest fresh produce trade fair.

februari 01, 2023

Greenvale teams up with Trinity AgTech to boost sustainability and carbon credentials for potato growers

Leading UK potato supplier Greenvale AP Ltd has partnered with Trinity AgTech to roll out Trinity’s natural capital navigator, Sandy, to farms across the country, supporting them in credibly and confidently analysing and reaching their environmental targets.

februari 01, 2023

Taking horizontal motion conveying to the next level: FastBack 4.0

After more than 25 years and three generations of FastBack, Heat and Control® takes advanced knowledge of horizontal motion conveying to the next level. FastBack 4.0 is the culmination of more 10 years of development and multiple international patents.

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China a potentially big export market for potatoes from Pakistan

Sormac set to launch dedicated sales and service organisation in the UK and Ireland

PEI Potato Board Seeks Removal of Export Restrictions on PEI Potatoes in the Light of IAP Report

Snack Sales in the United States Surge During Super Bowl Week

Solynta and FreshCrop sign hybrid potato collaboration agreement in Kenya

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

La patata española se lanza a la conquista de Francia y de Europa

FAO Food Price Index continues to decline in January 2023

Biostimulants protect crops from climatic stressors

Frito-Lay Snack Index: Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

Potato retail sales in the United States on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022

Selenium: a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes

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