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Sandrine Dixson-Declève, co-president of The Club of Rome
March 09, 2024

Sandrine Dixson-Declève, co-president of The Club of Rome, to give opening speech Anuga FoodTec 2024

Sandrine Dixson-Declève is going to open Anuga FoodTec in Cologne on 19 March 2024 at 9.15 a.m. with a keynote speech on the Main Stage Responsibility (Hall 9, B080/C081).
The Netherlands: supply problems for potato processors and historically high prices
March 08, 2024

The Netherlands: supply problems for potato processors and historically high prices

Demand for EU potato supplies remains strong, but supplies are tightening.
Nimbus has agreed to acquire CelaVita
March 08, 2024

McCain Foods to sell CelaVita chilled potato business to private investment fund Nimbus

On March 1, 2024, Nimbus entered into a purchase agreement with CelaVita B.V., a member of the McCain Group of companies, to acquire the activities of CelaVita.
Potato Dish Trends
March 07, 2024

Potatoes a top menu performer as loaded drums, fries, bowls entice younger generations

Potatoes appeared on nearly 83% of all U.S. restaurant menus in 2023, demonstrating the staying power of America’s favorite vegetable as a top menu performer.
Bob Mattive of Colorado Elected National Potato Council President. (Courtesy: National Potato Council)
March 05, 2024

Bob Mattive of Colorado Elected National Potato Council President

The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2024 roster of Executive Committee members this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit.
Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch
March 05, 2024

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch

Bio Plast Pom has worked with the Gdańsk University of Technology and other scientific centres to design a compostable and biodegradable material based on potato starch
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Simon Heck, director general del Centro Internacional de la Papa, en entrevista con la Agencia Andina. (Cortesía: Agencia Andina)
March 04, 2024

China: 25% de la genetica utilizada proviene de Perú

Perú se ha posicionado con una buena porción de mercado donde el gigante asiático. El CIP pone su atención sobre variedades contra el cambio climático.
Potato supplier seeks alternatives to Maris Piper after floods pushes prices up
March 04, 2024

UK Potato supplier seeks alternatives to Maris Piper after floods push prices up

One of the UK's top potato suppliers is looking for alternatives to the popular Maris Piper due to rising costs and unreliable crops during extreme weather.
Brasil: impacto de las lluvias en los primeros meses del año
March 04, 2024

Brasil: impacto de las lluvias en los primeros meses del año

El fenómeno climatológico del niño trajo consigo las lluvias al sur de Brasil y con ellas llego una nueva realidad productiva.
Cuba: cultivos experimentales continuan
March 04, 2024

Cuba: cultivos experimentales continuan

Cuba insiste en el desarrollo de cultivos de papa orgánica en pequeña escala.
Deputy ambassador Laetita van Asch
March 03, 2024

Beirut Erbil For Potato Products Company won the award for the Best Iraqi Snacks Product at the National Iraqi Trade Forum

Beirut Erbil For Potato Products Company won the award for the Best Iraqi Snacks Product at the National Iraqi Trade Forum
L-R Harry Tinson, general manager at HarvestEye, and Antti Hintikka, U2 Online Oy
March 03, 2024

Harvest Insights Sytem secures distributor for finnish potato and onion markets

Machine-Learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has secured its first distributorship in Finland
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February 27, 2024

Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes

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