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How to reduce seasoning loss during snack food production
June 10, 2019

How to reduce seasoning loss during snack food production

The seasoning coverage on a snack food product is an important aspect of the quality a consumer sees, and determines the overall flavour and taste a person experiences.
Emsland Group installs four drum dryers for potato flakes at their Hagenow plant
June 05, 2019

Emsland Group installs four drum dryers for a new potato flakes line at their Hagenow plant

The construction of the new Emsland Group potato flake factory at the production site in Hagenow is making quick, on-schedule progress. The last two of four drum dryers have been installed.
FPS Food Process Solutions acquires New Zealand Processing Equipment manufacturer Total Solutions
June 05, 2019

FPS Food Process Solutions acquires New Zealand Processing Equipment manufacturer Total Solutions

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Total Solutions Limited, a leading fabricator of food processing equipment and conveyor systems in Auckland, New Zealand.
June 05, 2019

25% of Chinese potatoes were improved with varieties from Peru

China is the largest producer and consumer of potatoes in the world
Día Internacional de la papa: buena ocasión para recordar a los guardianes de las papas nativas. (Cortesía: Publimetro)
June 05, 2019

Los guardianes de las papas nativas

En su Día Nacional, presentamos el trabajo del Centro Internacional de la Papa en la comunidad de San José de Aymara, en Huancavelica, para preservar su diversidad.
Alemania contribuye a salvaguardar la biodiversidad de las papas peruanas
June 05, 2019

Alemania contribuye a salvaguardar la biodiversidad de las papas peruanas

Perú celebró ayer el Día Nacional de la papa, que también fue la protagonista del Día Internacional de la Biodiversidad este año. Para conservar sus variedades cuenta con el apoyo de Alemania, entre otros países.
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McCain Foods USA Celebrates Grand Opening of Distribution Center in Burley
June 04, 2019

McCain Foods USA Celebrates Grand Opening of its expansion in Burley

Monday, McCain Foods USA, a leading supplier of frozen potato products, celebrated the grand opening of its expanded facilities in Burley, Idaho with over 150 attendees including elected officials and grower partners.
Demand is high for new potatoes
June 04, 2019

Demand for new potatoes is high

The potato campaign continues to be quite surprising as demand for new potatoes is also very lively and prices are good.
James Gachiri, a 29 years old farmer and the Secretary-General of the forum
June 03, 2019

Youth in Kenya embraces new technology in seed potato production

Despite being a trained accountant and currently pursuing a Bachelor in Commerce, James Gachiri had a desire to become a successful potato farmer.
MountainKing Acquires Colorado Packing Facility Focused on Smaller-Sized Potatoes
June 03, 2019

MountainKing acquires Colorado packing facility focused on smaller-sized potatoes

In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags.
Calbee is targeting Asian markets in its expansion plans, including China and India.
June 03, 2019

Snack maker Calbee poised to take bigger bite out of the US snack market

Japanese snack company Calbee is gearing up for a US marketing campaign for its best-selling Jagarico potato snack in an aggressive drive to increase overseas sales.
The 'best before' dates for Calbee Inc.'s bagged potato chip products will be extended by two months starting October.
June 03, 2019

Calbee to extend 'best before' dates for potato chip products by two months

Major Japanese snack-maker Calbee Inc. said Thursday that it will extend the 'best before' date for its potato chip products by two months.
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La producción de papa peruana sigue en ascenso

El Centro de Innovación Productiva y Transferencia Tecnológica de la papa y otros Cultivos Andinos informó que el sector papero ha reportado crecimiento por quinto año consecutivo.
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