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June 08, 2011

Aginfo interview with Frank van Schaayk: Building a Strong Front

French fries and potatoes are not evil but they have been demonized. What will it take to get the buying consumer to realize that a potato is a very simple, healthy and wholesome food and not the primary culprit in rampant obesity?

June 08, 2011

Andalusian Early potatoes promoted in Spanish supermarkets

After several months of consumption of stored potatoes, it is time for new potatoes, the early potato, with all the flavor and freshness, because they are newly harvested. Under the slogan "A seasonal flavor"Amdalusian Early potatoes are pro...

June 07, 2011

UPGA view on Potato Prices: Perched on a cliff

The Chief Operating Officer of the United Potato Growers of America offers his view of the potato prices this summer:

June 03, 2011

Washington potato production among the most sustainable on the planet

Washington potatoes are not only good for you, their production is highly sustainable.

June 03, 2011

USDA revises standards for No. 1 potatoes

Revisions to the grading standards for No. 1 potatoes allow for mixed varieties of potatoes to be packaged together, as requested by grower/shippers and retailers.

June 02, 2011

Idaho Potato Commission discusses research priorities

May 31, 2011

Irrigate your potatoes now, says UK senior agronomist

Don’t save your water for later – use it now, Eric Anderson, senior agronomist at Scottish Agronomy urges potato growers.

May 29, 2011

Belgapom notering stijgt verder

De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling.

May 26, 2011

Pootgoedfirma's azen op kwekersrechten Belgische boeren

De voorbije vier jaar betaalden Belgische aardappeltelers geen kwekersrechten op meer dan 11.000 ton pootgoed.

May 25, 2011

Colorado Potato Administrative Committee promotes Heart Health

The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) is marketing Colorado Potatoes in Denver with banner ads on KOA 850 AM

May 25, 2011

Breeders Trust demands breeders’ licence fees for 11.000 tonnes of Belgian seed potatoes

Breeders Trust has written to more than 130 Belgian arable farmers on the basis of crop data obtained by way of a court order against the Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC).

May 23, 2011

Food Processing Suppliers Association Reinventing Trade Show to Better Serve Food Processors

Guided by a committee of food industry suppliers, the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is reinventing Process Expo.

May 23, 2011

Omega-9 Oils from Dow AgroSciences Remove 1 Billion Pounds of Bad Fats from Diet

Omega-9 Oils from Dow AgroSciences have helped remove over 1 billion pounds of saturated and trans fats from the North American diet with beneficial economic and nutritional impact on the food industry.

May 18, 2011

Federal Plan to Limit Potatoes on School Menus Whips Up Supporters of this 'Gateway Vegetable'

Maine—Around here, you can find "Maine Potato Candy"—mashed potatoes rolled in coconut and dipped in chocolate—and potato donuts. A popular county fair offers wrestling matches in a vat of potatoes. In a state where spuds are the top agricult...

May 18, 2011

Australia: Stop Potato Virus Y by using certified seed only

May 18, 2011

Franse aardappelexport naar record

De Franse aardappelhandel heeft dit seizoen tot eind maart 1.409.800 ton kunnen exporteren.

May 17, 2011

PROCESS EXPO 2011 Achieves Key Sales Milestone Amid Continued Growing Interest

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has reached a milestone of 190,000 square feet for the 2011 PROCESS EXPO trade show.

May 17, 2011

Process Expo reaches Key Sales Milestone amid growing interest

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has reached a milestone of 190,000 square feet for the 2011 PROCESS EXPO trade show. The show will be held November 1 – 4 at McCormick Place (South Hall) in Chicago.