Potato News

Renaissance BioScience Corp. receives additional R and D funding for its yeast-based RNA technology.

December 03, 2021

Additional funding for Renaissance BioScience Corp's yeast-based RNA technology

Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leading global bioengineering company, announced today that it is receiving advisory services and additional funding of up to CAD 200,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).

Prince Edward Island farmers losing money day by day in potato export crisis.

December 03, 2021

P.E.I. farmers losing money day by day in potato export crisis

After 20 years of successful management, potato wart has closed the U.S. border again. P.E.I. farmers are five days into a suspension of trade for their potatoes into the U.S. market.

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.

December 01, 2021

Lamb Weston partners with the Master Chefs of Great Britain

Lamb Weston is very excited to announce it’s now officially a corporate partner of the Master Chefs of Great Britain!

PEI based Salad Company, Johnston’s Encourages Canadians to Support Local PEI Potato Farmers in Response to Recent Export Ban

December 01, 2021

PEI based Salad Company Encourages Canadians to Support PEI Potato Farmers in Response to US Export Ban

With its roots firmly planted on PEI soil for over 74 years, Johnston’s Homestyle proudly supports local farmers while they face challenges during supply chain restrictions.

December 01, 2021

The Crop Trust and CIP Announce New Disease-Proof Potato

The Crop Trust and the International Potato Center (CIP) are announcing the release of a new disease-resistant potato called CIP-Matilde.

November 30, 2021

Royal Avebe increases its Solanic potato protein production to keep up with market demand

Royal Avebe, a Dutch cooperative of starch potato growers whose potatoes are processed into high-quality food ingredients, invests EUR 66 million, mostly linked to the expansion of its Solanic potato protein production capacity.

November 27, 2021

Government-Industry potato working group assembles to help affected farmers in Prince Edward Island

The Government of Canada is working with the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) and industry to support PEI farmers following the recent suspension of certification of fresh potatoes from PEI to the United States.

November 27, 2021

The New Belt Drying System from Rosenqvists Food Technologies

Convinced that there is room for improvement for the drying process part of the production of french fries, Rosenqvists Food Technologies optimized the drying process and now introduces a new belt drying system.

Historic display of U.S. chipping potatoes at a tradeshow in China

November 27, 2021

Historic display of US chipping potatoes at tradeshow in Shanghai, China

This historic event, which is helping to pave the way for commercial shipments of U.S. chip-stock to China, was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches by U.S. government officials and representatives from Potatoes USA.

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

Christine Cochran to be come President and CEO of SNAC International after SNX

Savory snack industry association SNAC International will have a new President and CEO next year. Following the conclusion of SNX the association’s new education and collaboration forum, March 27-29, 2022 Christine Cochran will replace Elizabeth Avery, who earlier this year shared her plans to retire.

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 23, 2021

Intralox Announces USD 60 Million Hammond Expansion

For the third time in four years, Intralox is expanding operations at its Hammond, Louisiana, location. This time, the company is more than doubling its footprint with a USD 60 million expansion

Dewulf Enduro to be shown in person for first time during Interpom 2021

November 23, 2021

Dewulf shows its new 4-row self-propelled potato harvester Enduro for first time at Interpom 2021

Dewulf, full-liner in agricultural machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present its new 4-row self-propelled potato harvester Enduro at Interpom 2021.

Prince Edward Island Potato Board Response to Suspension of Exports to USA

November 23, 2021

Prince Edward Island Potato Board 'shocked' by CFIA decision to suspend its Potato Exports to the US

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is shocked by the decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to suspend the certification of exports of all potatoes from Prince Edward Island to the United States of America.

November 23, 2021

Nigeria wants to be among the top three potato producers in the world by 2025

Mustapha Baba Shehuri, minister of state for agriculture and rural development, says Nigeria will be among the world’s top three potato producing countries by 2025.

Tubers affected by potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum)

November 22, 2021

CFIA announces measures to prevent spread of potato wart from PEI

Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced measures to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island (PEI). Potato wart is a plant disease that poses no threat to human health or food safety, but is known to decrease potato yield.