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Five million kilos of unsold potatoes in the Canary Islands.
August 27, 2021

Five million kilos of unsold potatoes in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands Farmers and Ranchers Association (ASAGA Canarias ASAJA, for its acronym in Spanish) has made a call to encourage consumers to prioritize in their purchases the potato of Canarian origin.
Pepsico has constructed a large potato storage in Novosibirsk, Russia
August 27, 2021

Pepsico has constructed a large potato storage in Novosibirsk, Russia

A USD 30 million warehouse for potato storage was built in the Industrial and Logistic Park of Novosibirsk Oblast (Russia) to supply the potato chips plant, which is currently under construction.
United States potato imports continue to grow
August 27, 2021

United States potato imports continue to grow

United States imports of potatoes and potato products for the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous marketing year.
Biochemistry offers path to help reduce huge losses in potato industry
August 26, 2021

Unraveling the wound-healing process in potatoes

Losses in the United States' number one vegetable crop, potatoes, aren't only due to pests or drought, they’re due to damage in the handling and storage of potatoes as well. Understanding the wound-healing process in potatoes may help reduce these losses.
Identification of Elite Potato Clones with Resistance to Late Blight Through Participatory Varietal Selection in Peru
August 26, 2021

Identification of Elite Potato Clones with Resistance to Late Blight Through Participatory Varietal Selection in Peru

Potato is the most important crop in Peru and late blight is the main disease affecting the crop. However, new varieties that are resistant to late blight often lack other traits that farmers and consumers prefer.
Potato growers to receive extra AUS 9/tonne from Simplot Australia on the back of 'volatile' year
August 26, 2021

Potato growers to receive extra AUS 9/tonne from Simplot Australia next year

The multi-generational farmer's passion for the simple spud seems to have paid off, helping secure growers like himself an additional $9 a tonne deal with major food manufacturer Simplot over the coming financial year.
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Seeking a solution to the seed potato stand-off between Europe and the United Kingdom and
August 26, 2021

Seeking a solution to the seed potato stand-off between Europe and the United Kingdom and

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
Processing Equipment Manufacturer Heat and Control builds new facility in Pennsylvania
August 26, 2021

Processing Equipment Manufacturer Heat and Control builds new facility in Pennsylvania

Heat and Control, Inc., a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food/non-food processing industry supplier, is constructing a new facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Barnana® Snacks Introduces Organic Plantain Crisps.
August 25, 2021

Barnana® Snacks Introduces Organic Plantain Crisps

Barnana’s new flaky, layered Organic Plantain Crisps are unlike any chip on the market. Savory, not sweet because they are made from green plantains, they come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Garlic.
PepsiCo selects CropX technology to help its potato producers become environmentally sustainable.
August 25, 2021

PepsiCo México selects CropX technology to help its potato producers become environmentally sustainable

By collaborating with CropX, PepsiCo México can now help potato growers in Latin America improve farm input application efficiency and become environmentally sustainable, providing its growers with CropX data-driven farm management solutions.
Potato Business in Ukraine. Interview of Nick Gordiichuk, Founder and Managing Director of Agrico Ukraine
August 25, 2021

Potato Business in the Ukraine: An insider view of Nick Gordiichuk of Agrico Ukraine

Nick Gordiichuk - Founder and Managing Director of Agrico Ukraine - offers his unique, inside view on the Ukrainian potato sector, its problems and prospects in this interview with 'Landlord Ukraine'
UCCL analiza en Tordesillas la situación del sector de la patata en Castilla y León.
August 24, 2021

UCCL analiza en Tordesillas la situación del sector de la patata en Castilla y León

Como viene siendo habitual en las últimas campañas, UCCL ha organizado en el mes de agosto, una asamblea informativa en Tordesillas (Valladolid) donde se ha puesto en común el análisis del cultivo de la patata en 2021.
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August 24, 2021

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Potato Photographer of the Year: winner of 2020
August 23, 2021

Potato Photographer of the Year

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