News on Potatoes in Retail

Tony Galati has been battling the powerful potato regulator for the last 20 years (Source: News Corp Australia)
April 08, 2015

Legal action announced in Western Australia Potato War

The Potato Marketing Corporation of Western Australia has announced plans to take legal action against Galati, who owns a chain of grocery stores called the Spudshed as well as being one of the state’s largest growers.
Australian consumers still in love with potatoes
March 26, 2015

Australian consumers still in love with potatoes

Potatoes continue to be seen as an important staple for Australians according to the latest wave of the Potato Tracker project, with survey respondents indicating that they consume the commodity an average of 14 times per month.
España: Pronostican una fuerte reducción de la superficie de cultivo este año
March 25, 2015

España: Pronostican una fuerte reducción de la superficie de cultivo este año

El Comité de patata de FEPEX reunido, ayer, en Madrid, analizó las previsiones de cultivo para la campaña de este año 2015, previendo una reducción media de la superficie cultivada en el conjunto de las regiones productoras del 20%.
Prototipo de planta de procesamiento y empaque de papa amarilla [Video]
March 25, 2015

Prototipo de planta de procesamiento y empaque de papa amarilla [Video]

Se ha puesto en marcha una planta de procesamiento y empaque de papa amarilla, diseñada y construida por profesores y estudiantes que integran el grupo de investigación ESLINGA del Programa de Ingeniería Industrial de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia.
Australian Woolworths Shopper finds snake in sealed bag of potatoes
March 22, 2015

Australian Woolworths Shopper finds snake in sealed bag of potatoes

A shopper has been horrified to find a snake curled up in a sealed bag of potatoes bought from Woolworths.
Cuba: Largas colas en La Habana por llegada de la papa a los mercados
March 09, 2015

Cuba: Largas colas en La Habana por llegada de la papa a los mercados

El pasado fin de semana, la llegada de la papa a varios mercados agrícolas de La Habana provocó reyertas que recordaron el desespero de los años más difíciles del Período Especial. Horas después de finalizadas las trifulcas, era posible comprar papa en aquellos mismos lugares, pero de mano de los avispados que especulaban con el producto.
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Side Delight website
March 05, 2015

Fresh Solutions Network unveils Side Delights Website

Fresh Solutions Network today debuted a brand-new, industry-leading website for their Side Delights® brand of potato products, located at www.sidedelights.com.
AUSVEG questions benefits of generic potato marketing campaign
March 05, 2015

AUSVEG questions benefits of generic potato marketing campaign

AUSVEG remains wholly unconvinced of the benefits of a grower-funded generic potato marketing campaign despite claims from the Potato Marketing Corporation of Western Australia that the initiative has been a success in that state.
Potato consumption Western Australia grows
March 05, 2015

PMC: Potato consumption Western Australia grows

Potato growers in Western Australia have invested heavily in a potato marketing program aimed at stopping the decline in consumption per capita of fresh potatoes.
Potandon Produce Organics
February 26, 2015

Potandon Produce launches line of Organic potatoes - Potandon Produce Organics

The first potato line ever launched under the Potandon Produce ™ brand name will soon be available.
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February 10, 2015

February is PEI Potato Lovers Month in Canada!

It’s time to celebrate Prince Edward Island Potatoes this winter, because February is PEI Potato Lovers Month in Canada!
France starts major marketing campaign to stimulate potato consumption
February 08, 2015

France starts major marketing campaign to stimulate potato consumption

In France, a major three year long campaign to promote the consumption of potatoes just started.
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December 03, 2014

Mashed potatoes most often prepared potato dish in Australia

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GreenVale All Rounders have Christmas in the Bag!
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GreenVale All Rounders have Christmas in the Bag!

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