Energy and Environment

February 19, 2018

Peladuras de papas favorecen el crecimiento de microalgas con más aceite para biodiésel

Neiker-Tecnalia desarrolló un proceso para el cultivo de la microalga Chlorella, que permite obtener más del 50% de su peso en forma de aceite, si se cultiva a partir de residuos orgánicos, como por ejemplo, peladuras de papa.

February 15, 2018

J.R. Simplot announces major expansion of its Manitoba Potato Processing operations

Yesterday the Manitoba government and Agribusiness J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) announced a major investment and expansion in the company’s Manitoba-based potato processing operations near Portage la Prairie.

February 15, 2018

Hapka Farm receives prestigious National Potato Council Award

The National Potato Council, at their 2018 annual meeting, held January 12 in Orlando, Florida, presented the 2017 Environmental Stewardship Award to HFC, INC of Halma, Minnesota.

January 30, 2018

Barnana Brings the First Organic Ridged Plantain Chip to Market - made from imperfect plantains

Barnana Brings the First Organic Ridged Plantain Chip to Market, and they are made from imperfect plantains.

January 23, 2018

Europatat's annual congress will highlight sustainability in the potato sector

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has confirmed the dates for its annual Europatat Congress. Under the slogan “Potatoes: a healthy, sustainable and responsible sector”, the 2018 Congress will focus on sustainability.

January 17, 2018

McDonald's to source all Packaging from Renewable, Recycled or Certified sources by 2025

McDonald’s announces goals to improve its packaging and help significantly reduce waste to positively impact the communities the company serves around the world.

January 17, 2018

Technology is crucial to enhanced sustainability

With a rapidly expanding global population and limited food supply, it’s vital for food businesses to work more sustainably and stay profitable. Bjorn Thumas, director business development food, TOMRA Sorting Food offers his vision

January 14, 2018

Struggling Potato Growers in Kenya turn to Contract Farming

To deal with climate pressures, potato growers in Kenya are turning to contract farming to earn more money and get better seed.

January 10, 2018

Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Inc. Launches 'IT'S GOOD TO BE UGLY' Campaign

Uglies are ketttle cooked potato chips crafted by Dieffenbach from potatoes rejected for minor imperfections. This has saved more than 350,000 lbs of potatoes from going to waste since the launch a year ago.

January 03, 2018

Turning Potato Starch into durable coatings to replace Paint and Varnish

If a surface has to be protected against corrosion, this usually takes place through coating it with paints or varnishes. Bio-based, environmentally-friendly solutions are hardly available. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute are developing a cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials, potato starch in particular

December 20, 2017

Lihme Protein Solutions licenses its functional protein technology to potato starch companies KMC and AKV Langholt

Starch manufacturers KMC and AKV Langholt aim to establish commercial production of functional potato proteins from the potato fruit juice remaining after starch extraction, using Lihme Protein Solutions’ proprietary technology

December 13, 2017

La papa y la ganadería ponen en peligro a páramo que surte de agua a Bogotá

El uso intensivo del suelo con papa y ganadería estaría afectando al páramo de Guacheneque. Este páramo provee el 30 % del agua que consume Bogotá. Una opción para protegerlo es pagar por servicios ambientales. Así, los usuarios del suelo reciben dinero por dejar una porción de sus predios con bosque nativo.

December 05, 2017

Potato Starch Company Novidon launches a new logo and tag line

Novidon - a company that adds value to potato starch isolated from side streams of potato processing companies - introduces new branding.

December 05, 2017

It Is Time to End Food Waste - a white paper

Food waste is a global, billion-dollar problem. The White Paper “It’s time to end food waste” explores the origins, the reasons and some exciting solutions for the global food waste problem.

Research into sustainable management practices to increase fertilizer efficiency receives support from the Canadian Government

November 21, 2017

Research: How can we increase fertilizer efficiency?

The government of Canada last week announced a $1.8 million investment in a research project at the University of British Columbia that includes the development of beneficial management practices for increasing the efficiency of fertilizer use in potatoes.

November 12, 2017

Tolsma-Grisnich shows Potato Storage Innovations at Agritechnica

Agritechnica will be the 'Centre of Innovation' for anyone who wants to be updated on the latest global developments in the agribusiness. Tolsma-Grisnich, a regular exhibitor at this event, will show its innovations for the storage of potatoes

October 27, 2017

Penn State Students help Sterman Masser Potato Farms find New Potato Products

Penn State Ag Sciences students are in the trenches with Sterman Masser Potato Farms to find new and convenient potato products

Kiremko introduces the Fair Future concept

October 19, 2017

Kiremko introduces its Fair Future concept

Kiremko introduces its Fair Future concept. Every day we challenge ourselves to improve potato processing. That means we not only work on new machines and production lines but also on our customers’ success.