News on Health and Nutrition

December 22, 2021

Con papas resistentes a altas temperaturas, jóvenes buscan combatir la hambruna en Colombia

Doce estudiantes de Biotecnología lograron adaptar el cultivo de la papa a temperaturas altas, para que las comunidades de esas regiones de alto calor puedan sembrar el tubérculo bajo los inclementes rayos del sol.

December 05, 2021

Interpom 2021 ended on a positive note despite unusual circumstances

The 20th edition of Interpom, the trade fair for the entire potato chain, was finally held a year later on 28, 29, and 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo.

December 02, 2021

November marked a further increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 134.4 points in November 2021, up 1.6 points (1.2 percent) from October and 28.8 points (27.3 percent) from November 2020.

Kiremko's Corda Invicta fryer was planned to be part this year's the Interpom Innovation Tour

November 25, 2021

Kiremko will not attend Interpom

Kiremko has decided that they will not attend this edition of the Interpom in Kortrijk, Belgium in order to limit the travel movements and contact moments of its employees

November 23, 2021

Royal Avebe performance price drops to EUR 93.30

The growing acreage of starch potatoes, especially outside the Netherlands, led to pressure on prices for native starch this year. Rising costs due to the corona crisis also depressed the performance price.

November 19, 2021

Interpom 2021 will be held in a safe environment and in its usual form with the Covid Safe Ticket

The Belgian government announced new Covid-19 measures. Fortunately, these will not affect trade fairs. Potato trade show Interpom 2021can continue in its usual form on 28, 29 & 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo with a double protection: face masks in addition to the Covid Safe Ticket system.

November 16, 2021

Trucking shortage hinders sale of record Aroostook County potato harvest

Aroostook County (Maine, US) may have pulled a record potato harvest out of the ground this year, but transportation slowdowns and a driver shortage are making it difficult to get the crop to market.

Nova Scotia Couple Heeds the Call cf The Family Farm, Sets Down New Brunswick Roots.

November 05, 2021

Nova Scotia Couple Heeds the Call of The Family Farm, Sets Down New Brunswick Roots

The Covid-19 pandemic moment was a 'now or never' moment for Jonathan Kummer and Emily Ryan. The couple was living well and working in Halifax with an organizational design firm called Symplicity Design – until Covid-19 happened.

November 02, 2021

As temperatures rise, US Department of Labor prepares legislation to protect workers, outdoors and indoors, from heat hazards

The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is publishing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

Greenhouse Gas Bulletin: Another Year Another Record.

October 31, 2021

World Meteorological Organization on Greenhouse Gas: Another Year Another Record

The abundance of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere once again reached a new record last year, with the annual rate of increase above the 2011-2020 average.

October 29, 2021

Frozen food processor Shandong Santao food trusts the Tomra 5b sorting equipment as 'the guardian' of its production line

Shandong Santao Food Co., Ltd. is a large food enterprise that incorporates agricultural planting, livestock breeding, food processing, and international trade.

October 27, 2021

International Potato Center: Environmental Health and Biodiversity

The unpredictable impacts of natural disasters, environmental threats and a changing climate threaten global food security. The CIP genebank drives efforts to conserve the world’s genetic diversity of potato and sweet potato for future use.

Nicole Stevens: A rising potato industry star.

October 27, 2021

Potatoes Australia Growers Profile: Nicole Stevens

Nicole Stevens traveled to Australia from the United Kingdom after completing her science and tourism management studies. Her career pathway has now diverted to horticulture.

October 21, 2021

Potato Days Live wants to inspire the sector to make sustainable choices

The potato sector has the ability to significantly contribute to a sustainable food supply worldwide. HZPC will therefore broadcast an inspiring programme on 3 November during Potato Days 2021 Live.

October 20, 2021

España, José Daniel Bravo: "Muchos de las grandes supermercados son de origen francés, por lo que la patata española está discriminada."

José Daniel Bravo, agricultor y vicepresidente actualmente de la cooperativa de patata de Siembra Santa Isabel comentó: Muchos de las grandes supermercados son de origen francés, por lo que la patata española está discriminada.

October 19, 2021

It's shaping up to be a banner year for Aroostook County (Maine) potatoes

Don Flannery, president of the Maine Potato Board, is not calling it a record year — yet. But with over 80 percent of this season’s potatoes out of the ground, the longtime industry expert said yields are shaping up to be above average.

October 19, 2021

National Potato Council Announces New Event: The NPC Washington Summit

United States potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit

October 18, 2021

España: La papa que quiso ser albóndiga, la receta mexicana que comerán en Marte

La comida mexicana tendrá presencia en el planeta rojo gracias a 'la papa que quiso ser albóndiga' una receta creada por un mexicano que sorprendió al mundo entero.

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