News on The Potato Supply Chain from Italy

Sardinian mountain potatoes now served in chocolate
October 08, 2019

Sardinian mountain potatoes now served in chocolate

Mp Sardinia produces potatoes in a territory that is not exactly ideal, as there are great temperature changes between night and day (15-40°C) and an unusual height for the cultivation of this tuber.
July 19, 2019

Green mint oil as a natural alternative for the post-harvesting storage of potatoes

The Italian potato season has had a problematic start due to the lack of some post-harvest treatments.
CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency
July 02, 2019

CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.
Demand is high for new potatoes
June 04, 2019

Demand for new potatoes is high

The potato campaign continues to be quite surprising as demand for new potatoes is also very lively and prices are good.
Massimo Cristiani (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 17, 2019

Italian potato consortium increasingly working together

The Emilia Romagna potato segment is finally working as a system as Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità l'Op regionale Agripat and Consorzio Patata di Bologna Dop organised a collective stand at Macfrut.
The Ruggiero company inaugurates two new plants
January 28, 2019

The Ruggiero company has started up two new potato packing plants last year

Angelo Ruggiero is the marketing manager of the Ruggiero group an Italian packer of potatoes and onions. He is a potato and onion specialist and he shared some observations.
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FAO: Los contenedores marítimos propagan plagas y enfermedades
August 17, 2016

FAO: Los contenedores marítimos propagan plagas y enfermedades

Los vertidos de petróleo atraen la atención de la opinión pública y generan preocupación, pero los "vertidos biológicos" suponen una amenaza mayor a largo plazo y no tienen tanta repercusión.
Acrylamide in Food; Scientific Opinion provided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
June 07, 2015

Acrylamide in Food; Scientific Opinion provided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Scientific Opinion on Acrylamide in Food
In Italy, early potatoes from North Africa are the leading product on the market
May 20, 2014

In Italy, early potatoes from North Africa are the leading product on the market

There was a time when Italian new potatoes ruled the Central and Northern European markets, but this is ancient history.
Anti-Infringement Bureau (AIB) for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material
May 15, 2014

AIB and Breeders Trust sign agreement with Italian Ministry of Agriculture

This week, the Italian Ministry of Agriculture signed an agreement with AIB (Anti Infringement Bureau) and Breeders Trust. The agreement means that the Food Fraud Detection Inspection of the ministry (ICQRF) and the Inspection Service for seed potatoes and seeds (CRA-SCS) will work closely with AIB and Breeders Trust.
La FAO lanza nuevas normas para los bancos de germoplasma
February 02, 2014

La FAO lanza nuevas normas para los bancos de germoplasma

Esta nueva publicación pretende mejorar la conservación de los cultivos alimentarios, muchos de los cuales son cruciales para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional a nivel mundial.
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September 05, 2013

Breeders Trust intercepts illegally propagated seed potatoes in Italy

This week, Breeders Trust successfully reached an agreement with eight Italian agricultural cooperatives and producers that propagated potato varieties and marketed these as officially certified seed potatoes, without permission of the variety owner.
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