Potato News

United States frozen potato export continued to improve

November 20, 2021

United States export of frozen potato increased by 30 percent in Q3 (YOY)

U.S. exports of frozen potato products increased by 30% for the July – September 2021 quarter compared to 2020. These increases were led by a 63% increase to Mexico

November 20, 2021

Side Delights Offers Shoppers Potato Recipes and Reasons to be Thankful This Holiday

Side Delights offers shoppers Thanksgiving potato recipes and reasons or reminders to give thanks this year. Thanksgiving is a crucial season for retailers,

November 19, 2021

Swisspatat adds a new potato variety on its 2022 list

Swisspatat adds early potato variety Colomba as a new entry to its 2022 variety list in order to strengthen the supply of early season firm-skinned, firm-cooking potatoes (green line)

November 19, 2021

Potato harvest in Tajikistan increased by more than 100 thousand tonnes in 2021

Around 740 thousand tonnes of potatoes were harvested by farmers in Tajikistan in the current season as of the end of the last work week, Eastfruit analysts report.

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

SNAC International launches new event format to alternate with SNAXPO: SNX

Savory Snack Industry Association SNAC International launches anew event format to alternate with SNAXPO: SNX. The new concept is designed to spark dialogue, innovation and growth, helping you build deeper relationships across the entire supply chain.

November 16, 2021

Farm Carbon Toolkit teams up with UK’s largest crisping potato supplier

Farm Carbon Toolkit is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Mercian Ltd, the UK’s largest supplier of crisping potatoes.

Edward Tong, Managing Director at Tong Engineering, Simon Lee and Charlie Rich.

November 16, 2021

Tong appoints two Sales Directors to drive customer growth worldwide

In line with ongoing business growth objectives, vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Lee and Charlie Rich as joint Sales Directors.

Potato Board general manager Greg Donald watches one of the videos while wearing the virtual reality goggles.

November 16, 2021

Potato buyers treated to virtual reality tour of Prince Edward Island

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is using virtual reality to remind buyers of the reasons to purchase potatoes from the Island. A dozen virtual reality kits including high-tech goggles were sent to retailers in Canada and the United States

New seed potato lab will benefit Idaho's spud industry

November 16, 2021

University of Idaho new seed potato lab to open this year.

The University of Idaho is close to opening a new Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory, which is the place where most Idaho potatoes are 'born'.

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.

November 16, 2021

Middlemen plunge Rwanda potato farmers into losses

Potato farmers in Rwanda are counting their losses, claiming that they are selling their produce at 'giveaway' prices, despite the cost remaining high on the market.

November 16, 2021

Food Processing: Choosing the Right Conveyor Belt Material

Belt materials may look similar in their raw form, but they can have completely different compositions. This one is high among those critical choices that can make or break your plant’s productivity.

Interpom finally brings the European potato chain together again.

November 16, 2021

Interpom brings the European potato chain together again. Finally!

Interpom 2021 is fast approaching – we are now on the home stretch! After a whole year of postponement, Interpom will finally be held on Sunday 28, Monday 29, and Tuesday 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo (B).

November 11, 2021

RPE and Tasteful Selections continue as one company: Tasteful Partners

Baby potato category leader Tasteful Selections and RPE, its exclusive sales and marketing partner since Tasteful Selections planted its first potato in 2010 announced the formation of a new entity, Tasteful Partners.

November 11, 2021

Potato chips that do not get your fingers all powdery developed by Calbee and Tokyo Banana

Since the dawn of the potato chip, humanity has struggled to fully control it. Like the Sirens of Anthemoessa, they draw them in with their delicious flavors and crunchy textures

November 11, 2021

TOMRA Food to demonstrate standard-setting potato sorting machine at BP2021

TOMRA Food, the leading manufacturer of sensor-based sorting machines for the food industry, has announced that it will run machine demonstrations at BP2021, the UK-based potato industry event, later this month.

November 10, 2021

Historia de por qué la patata gallega es tan especial

Este tubérculo es el protagonista de platos tan reconocidos como la tortilla de Betanzos o el pulpo. Te explicamos por qué es tan valorada y cómo podemos sacarle todo el provecho.