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Adam Klasa New President and CEO of Farm Frites Poland
April 03, 2018

Adam Klasa New President and CEO of Farm Frites Poland

Earlier this year, there was a change in the position of the President and CEO of Farm Frites Poland SA. Ernst Christoph Lehmann-Bärenklau was replaced by Adam Klasa.
Farm Frites' potato processing investment plans in Kazakhstan are taking shape
April 03, 2018

Farm Frites' investment plans for a potato processing plant in Kazakhstan are taking shape

More details on the investment plans of Dutch French fry manufacturer Farm Frites in Kazakhstan have been published on the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan following additional meetings on the topic.
Inventure Foods Expands TGI Fridays® Snack Line
April 03, 2018

Inventure Foods Expands TGI Fridays® Snack Line

Inventure Foods expands the TGI Fridays® snack line with new flavors, including Chipotle Cheese and Cheddar Bacon Party Bites and Sriracha Ranch Potato Skins.
Idaho Potato Commission joins in on the April Fools Fun with a new French Fry truck
April 03, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission joins in on the April Fools Fun with a new French Fry truck

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) said goodbye to their famous titanic tuber and hello to the newly unveiled, 40-foot long Big Idaho French Fry Truck.
Chile: Piden un mejor control de las plagas de la papa
April 01, 2018

Chile: Piden un mejor control de las plagas de la papa

El INIA pide a los productores de papa proteger el patrimonio fitosanitario de la zona, tras el avance de plagas cuarentenarias que amenazan la condiciones de zona libre de Los Ríos y Los Lagos.
Perú: "Yo soy la papa" se presentó ante el Grupo Acurio
March 29, 2018

Perú: "Yo soy la papa" se presentó ante el Grupo Acurio

El programa iniciado por el CITE Papa y otros Cultivos Andinos, que enseña los secretos de la papa y su uso innovador, se presentó ante los responsables de logística y cocina de las cadenas de restaurantes del Grupo Acurio.
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Potato Growers South Florida enjoy a good start of the season
March 29, 2018

Potato Growers South Florida enjoy a good start of the season

The South Florida potato harvest season has started well, with a good healthy crop taking shape. It has been underway for just over a month and despite cooler weather at the start of the year, South Florida crops escaped any major frost damage.
New Late Blight Strain in UK requires Fresh Approach to Control
March 28, 2018

New Late Blight Strain in UK requires Fresh Approach to Control

Late Blight control strategies in the United Kingdom will have to change this season if potato growers are to combat the spread of a new aggressive, fungicide-insensitive/ resistant strain of the disease, leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons says.
Judge rules Idaho Potato Fields Illegally Quarantined
March 28, 2018

Judge rules Idaho Potato Fields illegally Quarantined

A federal judge ruled that the United States government illegally quarantined some Idaho potato fields infested with potato cyst nematodes (PCN), a pest that could threaten the state’s $1.2 billion potato industry.
Key Technology adds Sort-to-Grade for potato strips to Veryx Sorters
March 28, 2018

Key Technology adds Sort-to-Grade for Potato Strips to its Veryx Sorters

Key Technology introduces VERYX® digital sorters equipped with their patented Sort-to-Grade™ software for both wet and frozen potato strips.
Tasteful Selections bite-sized potatoes help consumers Keep Their Menus Fresh
March 28, 2018

Tasteful Selections bite-sized potatoes help consumers Keep Their Menus Fresh

Tasteful Selections™, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., will launch the second quarter of its yearlong Fresh campaign on April 1
Unleashing AI and Big Data on Potatoes - from Mud to French Fries
March 28, 2018

Unleashing AI and Big Data on Potatoes - from Mud to French Fries

By analysing potato production data, information systems specialist Professor Wolfgang Maaß and his team want to help farmers and food companies identify potential benefits and optimize their processes.
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Argentina: Quejas por importación de papa de Brasil
March 26, 2018

Argentina: Quejas por importación de papa de Brasil

La Federación Agraria Argentina (FAA) criticó el ingreso de papa brasileña en plena temporada de cosecha. Su Director señaló que la importación -concretada en un primer camión- puede afectar a las regiones productoras.
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March 26, 2018

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West Australian Potato Industry supported by State government
March 26, 2018

West Australian Potato Industry supported by State Government

West Australia’s struggling potato industry is poised for recovery after the State Government chipped in nearly $750,000 (USD 580,000) towards expanding processing and exports.
 Potatoes USA Chooses Leadership
March 24, 2018

Potatoes USA Chooses new Leadership

The Potatoes USA, 2018 Annual Meeting came to a close last week with the election of a new Board Chairman and Executive Committee.
New Cape Cod Waves Potato Chips available in three flavors
March 24, 2018

New Cape Cod Waves Potato Chips available in three flavors

Cape Cod Potato Chips just introduced their newest line of kettle cooked potato chips, Cape Cod® Waves™ Potato Chips.
Largest Organic Potato Farm in Russia equipped by APH Group
March 24, 2018

Largest Organic Potato Farm in Russia equipped by APH Group

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