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McCain Foods GB partners with e.fundamentals to help drive online sales
April 16, 2019

McCain Foods GB partners with e.fundamentals to help drive online sales

McCain Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, has selected e-commerce analytics provider e.fundamentals to help drive sales of its products through retailers’ websites.
Kiremko employees visit the assembly of their largest drum dryers to produce potato flakes
April 16, 2019

Kiremko employees visit the assembly of their largest drum dryers to produce potato flakes

Potato Processing Equipment manufacturer Kiremko has introduced a new programme to educate its staff, Kiremko Skills Lab
Birds Eye launches colourful mini rainbow potato waffles
April 16, 2019

Birds Eye launches colourful mini rainbow potato waffles

Birds Eye just announced a new potato side-dish called Mini Rainbow Waffles at retail chain Iceland in the United Kingdom.
Ballreich's potato chip company gets new owners
April 16, 2019

Ballreich's potato chip company gets new owners

Late last week, Ballreich Bros. Inc. announced that it had been sold to Ballreich Snack Food Company, a newer investor group formed by northwest Ohio business professionals who want to keep the company thriving.
FAO Food Price Index steady in March
April 16, 2019

FAO Food Price Index steady in March

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) held steady in March 2019, averaging 167 points and still hovering around its highest value since August 2018.
Pepsico sews Gujarat potato farmers growing its proprietary varieties without authorization
April 16, 2019

Pepsico sues Gujarat potato farmers for growing its proprietary varieties without authorization

PepsiCo has sued three potato farmers in Gujarat complaining that they have been illegally growing and selling a variety of potato exclusively registered to Pepsico for the use of producing its Lays potato chips.
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OC Verhulst and Mooij Agro offer you full control over your agricultural crop with the VaccTek® Condenser Dryer
April 14, 2019

OC Verhulst and Mooij Agro offer you full control over your agricultural crop with the VaccTek® Condenser Dryer

OC Verhulst, since many years the manufacturer of air handling units of outstanding quality, found Mooij Agro as her partner to sell and support the VaccTek® Condenser Dryer; the all-in-one machine for the storage of agricultural crops.
UK needs major overhaul of investments in weed management
April 11, 2019

UK needs major overhaul of investments in weed management

The UK’s approach to weed management investment needs to be overhauled, if the needs of industry are to be met. That was the conclusion of the first ever major cross-sector review of weed management, commissioned by AHDB and BBRO.
Terry Groff, Reading Bakery Systems, Awarded 2019 Circle of Honor during SNAXPO 2019
April 11, 2019

Terry Groff, Reading Bakery Systems, Awarded 2019 Circle of Honor during SNAXPO

During SNAXPO19 in Orlando, SNAC International honoured Terry Groff, former President & CEO of Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) by inducting him into the Circle of Honor.
New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, NB
April 09, 2019

New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, New Brunswick

A New Brunswick-grown industry partnership will see Grand Falls host an all-new edition of the major farming trade show AgriExpo this summer.
New role Arjan Brouwer at Kiremko
April 04, 2019

New role Arjan Brouwer at Kiremko

Arjan Brouwer is going to fulfill a new role within Kiremko as Area Sales Manager for France, Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Tolsma-Grisnich potato grading machine; you could tie a cow to it…
April 02, 2019

Tolsma-Grisnich potato grading machine; you could tie a cow to it…

A few years ago Grisnich only manufactured comprehensive grading lines for the processing industry, but for some time now the company has also been a supplier of smaller grading lines suitable for use on farms.
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EarthFresh Farms Announces New Office, Potato Packing Plant and Distribution Center in Atlanta, Georgia
April 02, 2019

EarthFresh Farms Announces New Office, Potato Packing Plant and Distribution Center in Atlanta, Georgia

EarthFresh Farms announces their expansion into the Southeastern USA with an advanced technological packing plant and distribution center in Atlanta, GA.
Dewulf is fully prepared for a successful future
April 02, 2019

Dewulf is fully prepared for a successful future

Dewulf, full-liner in agricultural machines for potatoes and carrots, receives a capital injection by family shareholders Hendrik Decramer and Thomas Decan, in collaboration with investor Jan Clarebout.
Finalists SNAXPO 'SNAC Tank' competition announced
March 31, 2019

Finalists SNAXPO 'SNAC Tank' competition announced

Tuesday, April 2 in Orlando, FL, SNAC International's SNAXPO, the trade show for the snack industry, will feature the inaugural 'SNAC Tank', a pitch competition for innovative start-up snack brands.
March 29, 2019

Belgian potato processing industry processed over 5 million tonnes of potatoes in 2018

The potato processing industry in Belgium registered record growth and processed over 5 million tonnes of potatoes in 2018. However, in 2019 the sector faces major challenges as a result of the poor harvest in 2018
Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia start collaboration in Scandinavia to meet demand for complete potato projects
March 29, 2019

Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia start collaboration in Scandinavia to meet demand for complete potato projects

Demand is increasing for complete projects for potatoes from planting through to storage and processing. To respond to that need Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia have joined forces to become a reliable ‘total partner’ for the Scandinavian market.
Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
March 27, 2019

Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'

In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...

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