Onderzoek en ontwikkeling (R&D)

NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers)

juli 06, 2011

NEPG: Potato acreage in North-western Europe increases 1.8%

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) has calculated that the consumption potato area in the 5 NEPG countries has grown slightly (1.8%) compared to 2010.

juli 06, 2011

Obesity & Weight Gain: US adults eating more and more often

Over the past 30 years U.S. adults have been eating larger portions and eating more often, according to a new study.

"Bóveda del Juicio Final" en Spitsbergen

juli 04, 2011

Conservación y protección de la papa

David Tay abre la puerta metálica que lo lleva a una sala a prueba de terremotos y que se encuentra bajo una temperatura de 5ºC. Allí, bajo el resplandor de luces con un tinte azuloso, hay miles de tubos de ensayo, cada uno con pequeños brotes verdes ...

juli 03, 2011

Trece trabajos presentados en el IV Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa

La Iniciativa Papa Andina ha incluido en su sección de publicaciones, trece trabajos presentados en el IV Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa, realizado entre el 28-30 de junio de 2011. Pueden consultarse en esta página.

juni 30, 2011

Nieuw prijsinformatiesysteem aardappelen heeft weinig draagvlak onder telers

Het draagvlak onder consumptieaardappeltelers voor het Aardappel Prijs Informatiesysteem (API) dat het Productschap Akkerbouw voorbereidt, laat zeer te wensen over. Dat blijkt uit de quick scan van de Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond (NAV) onder haar lede...

juni 27, 2011

Interview met Geert Staring (Breeders Trust) en Philippe de Jong (ALTIUS)

Op woensdag 25 mei keken 130 Belgische boeren raar op van een brief die hen aanmaande om kwekersrechten te betalen op hoevepootgoed van enkele aardappelrassen. Eerder dit jaar daagde de afzender van die brieven, de organisatie Breeders Trust, het Voeds...

juni 27, 2011

USPB responds to Harvard Study on weight gain in NEJM

The United States Potato Board believes a study released in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine perpetuates unfortunate myths and misconceptions about the potato.

juni 27, 2011

Positive Growth, Operator Optimism Prevalent at 2011 National Restaurant Association

The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant Show showed positive growth in attendee and exhibitor numbers

juni 27, 2011

'Many faces of potato' hits TV screens in the UK

Fresh potatoes are being given a lift thanks to increased industry marketing activity, including television advertising.

juni 27, 2011

World Potato Congress 2012 registration now open.

World Potato Congress 2012 - to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland - has now opened the registration process.

juni 27, 2011

Abiertas inscripciones para el próximo congreso mundial de la papa

Las inscripciones para participar en el Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2012, a celebrarse en la ciudad de Edimburgo, Escocia, entre el 27-30 de mayo de 2012, están abiertas. El Congreso Mundial de la Papa reune a los mejores especialistas de todo el mund...

juni 26, 2011

The potato preserve

In the arctic, behind a metal door that leads into an earthquake-proof room chilled to 42 degrees 7,000 potato varieties are stored..

juni 24, 2011

Belgapom-notering krijgt aangepaste definitie.

De Belgapom-notering is de wekelijkse notering van de meest gehanteerde prijs van de voorbije dag(en) op de Belgische fysieke markt van aardappelen met bestemming verwerkende industrie.

juni 23, 2011

Potato price crash in Kenya slashes returns for producers

In Kenya, Potato farmers and traders are bracing for lower returns after a bumper harvest prompted a price crash, easing consumer anxiety over the rising cost of living compounded by a shortage of maize.

juni 20, 2011

Weather could put dent in 2011 US potato crop

Summer potato supplies will be short, but they should be sufficient to fill retail shelves until fall harvests begin.

juni 19, 2011

Nick Vermont (McCain Foods) and Rick Bourne (Asda) to speak at East Midlands Potato Day

McCain Foods regional CEO Nick Vermont and Asda category director Rick Bourne will be speaking at this year’s East Midlands Potato Day offering industry delegates a unique opportunity to hear about recent developments in the processing and fresh sectors.

Northern Plains Potato Growers Associatiion

juni 19, 2011

Big increase in potato acreage in the United States

United Potato Growers of America sponsored a conference last week in Bloomington, MN to discuss the transition from the summer to fall crop. The meeting was open to all growers and shippers including non-United members.

juni 18, 2011

Australian imports of vegetables from China tripled in the past 10 years.

In response to data that Australian imports of vegetables have tripled between 2000 and 2010 AUSVEG spokesperson Andrew White today warned this increase poses a threat to the Australian vegetable industry and the community.