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Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
December 17, 2020

Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa

Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
December 17, 2020

NEPG uncertain about pending potato season

NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
Walking In A Cheesy Wonderland: Taco Bell® Nacho Fries are Home for The Holidays
December 17, 2020

Taco Bell® brings back its Nacho Fries for The Holidays!

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries were incredibly popular and the fans of these tasty fries were highly disappointed when they were discontinued. Now they are back! But only for a limited time during the holidays, starting December 24.
TOMRA Food Launches Arabic Website
December 17, 2020

TOMRA Food Launches Arabic Website

TOMRA Food has launched its Arabic language website, providing a dynamic online platform for its Arabic-speaking customers.
Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia
December 15, 2020

Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia

A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
Royal Avebe changes its formal name to ‘Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.’
December 15, 2020

Royal Avebe changes its formal name to ‘Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.’

In honour of Avebe’s centenary in 2019, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander granted the company the Royal Warrant.
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Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
December 14, 2020

Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero

Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.
Huánuco: un sector de agricultores protestó frente a sede del gobierno regional
December 14, 2020

Huánuco: un sector de agricultores protestó frente a sede del gobierno regional

Le exigían al gobernador regional, Juan Alvarado, destinar un mayor presupuesto para la compra de sus productos.
Tomra Food merges best-in-class engineering and intelligence with launch of the Tomra 5C
December 14, 2020

Tomra Food merges best-in-class engineering and intelligence with launch of the Tomra 5C

Revolutionary Upgrades to Sensors and Insight Tools of the Sorter Lead to Better Bottom Lines for Processors.
How to choose the right packaging equipment for your processing line
December 14, 2020

How to choose the right packaging equipment for your processing line

With so many weighing and packaging options available, it can be difficult to narrow down the right fit for your processing line. To help find the right equipment for your line, Manter has put together this short guide to help begin the selection process.
Estimate of Canadian Potato Production December 4, 2020
December 14, 2020

2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province

Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
McCain Foods Limited, China - Harbin, Heilongjiang French Fry plant
December 13, 2020

McCain Foods announces the construction of a second potato processing plant in China

McCain Foods announces the construction of a second potato processing plant in China. The new plant, located in the Yangling Agriculture Hi-Tech Development Zone, Shaanxi Province, will be producing french fries and involves an investment of USD 150 Million
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December 13, 2020

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December 12, 2020

National Potato Council welcomes the Nomination of Tom Vilsack as USDA Secretary

The United States Potato industry looks forward to productive relationship with returning Secretary Tom Vilsack.
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December 12, 2020

Frito-Lay Enhances Direct-to-Consumer Shopping Experience with the Launch of 'Make Your Own' Variety Pack

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Haith's 2021 Polisher Proving Popular
December 10, 2020

Haith's 2021 Polisher Proving Popular

The innovative features found in the latest version of Haith's class-leading root vegetable polisher are proving popular with growers and packers across the world.
On its 50-year anniversary NDC Delivers Next-Generation Measurement and Process Performance with Introduction of Series 9 On-Line Food Gauge
December 10, 2020

2020: NDC's 50 year anniversary and the introduction of the Series 9 On-Line Food Gauge

NDC Technologies, a global leader in on-line and at-line process measurement and control solutions, introduces the next-generation Series 9 sensor suitable to measure
New coating on McDonald's fries cartons in Japan likely cause flavour complaints
December 10, 2020

New coating on McDonald's fries cartons in Japan likely cause flavour complaints

In Japan, McDonald's customers complained about a strange flavour and aroma in their medium-sized French fries. The likely culprit: a new coating on the cardboard packets used for their medium-sized fries.

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