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Jan van Loon ontvangt de TPC Potato Award voor het ras Paris
November 01, 2016

Jan van Loon ontvangt de TPC Potato Award voor het ras Paris

Het nieuwste ras van The Potato Company (TPC) heet Paris en is dit jaar toegelaten op de Nederlandse rassenlijst. De kweker van het ras, Jan van Loon ontvangt tijdens de rassenpresentaties daarvoor de TPC Potato Award.
Venezuela cuenta con nuevo centro de almacenamiento y conservación de semilla de papa
October 31, 2016

Venezuela cuenta con nuevo centro de almacenamiento y conservación de semilla de papa

El estado Trujillo, en la región andina del país, cuenta ya con el Centro de Almacenamiento y Conservación de Papa Luna Fría, ubicado en el municipio de Urdaneta.
At Pack Expo Heat and Control shows the latest equipment of FastBack, Spray Dynamics, CEIA and Ishida
October 31, 2016

At Pack Expo Heat and Control shows the latest equipment of FastBack, Spray Dynamics, CEIA and Ishida

Heat and Control, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and supplier serving food and non-food industries, will showcase processing, conveying, coating, seasoning, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems at Pack Expo International 2016.
Metcalfe’s skinny reveals new packaging design
October 31, 2016

Metcalfe’s skinny reveals new packaging design

Metcalfe’s skinny® popcorn has announced the launch of a new packaging design. The updated look will be rolled out into stores throughout the United Kingdom from the end of October.
As Australia is facing a potato shortage, prices rise.
October 30, 2016

As Australia is facing a potato shortage, prices rise.

Australia is experiencing a potato shortage because of flood-effected potato crops in the southern states.
As potato consumption increases, Cambodia opens first research center
October 30, 2016

As potato consumption increases, Cambodia opens first research center

With potato consumption continuing to rise in Cambodia, the Agriculture Ministry unveiled last month a USD 200,000 research center it hopes will research and develop potato varieties most suited to the country.
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Due to the late potato harvest the NEPG delays publication yield estimates till late November
October 30, 2016

Due to the late potato harvest the NEPG delays publication yield estimates till late November

As a result of the late potato harvest in the North-western European countries (BE, DE, FR, NL, UK), the potato growers organisation NEPG has decided to postpone publication of its annual yield estimates till the third week of November.
World Potato Congress in Peru will be held in combination with the ALAP congress
October 28, 2016

World Potato Congress in Peru will be held in combination with the ALAP congress

The 10th World Potato Congress will be held in Cusco Peru in combination with the 28th Congress of the Latin America Potato Association, ALAP from May 27-31, 2018
Costos en Venezuela merman siembra de papa y aumentan migración a otros rubros
October 27, 2016

Costos en Venezuela merman siembra de papa y aumentan migración a otros rubros

Los altos costos para producir siguen marcando la pauta en la cantidad de hectáreas a cultivar, lo que sin duda merma la capacidad de siembra en rubros agrícolas como la papa.
New Zealand Potato Chips market grows 15 percent, driven by premium segment
October 27, 2016

New Zealand Potato Chips market is growing 15 percent annually, driven by premium segment

According to Potatoes New Zealand, domestic sales of potato chips have grown by about 15 percent each year over the past three. New Zealanders spent NZD 157 million (USD 112 million ) on potato chips in 2015
The manufacturer of Pasta Chips - Vintage Italia - receives capital injection to speed up expansion
October 27, 2016

The manufacturer of Pasta Chips - Vintage Italia - to receive a capital injection to speed up expansion

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LP (ACAP), along with Silas Capital and Emil Capital Partners, announced it is leading a $3 million financing round in Florida-based Vintage Italia, the manufacturer of Pasta Chips.
Door late aardappeloogst is de publicate van de NEPG oogstverwachting uitgesteld tot November
October 27, 2016

Door late aardappeloogst is de publicate van de NEPG oogstverwachting uitgesteld tot November

Als gevolg van de late aardappeloogst in alle NEPG landen (BE, DE, FR, NL, UK) is besloten om de bekend making van de officiële NEPG oogstverwachting cijfers uit te stellen naar de derde week november.
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Unusual market dynamics in Northern-European potato trade
October 26, 2016

Unusual market dynamics in Northern-European potato trade

Currency and supply dynamics are affecting the relative price of British processing potatoes compared to supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands.
USDA clears Calyxt potato modified to withstand bruising
October 26, 2016

USDA clears Calyxt potato modified to withstand bruising

A new potato variety that’s genetically modified to withstand bruising has been cleared for commercialization without undergoing USDA’s deregulatory process for biotech crops.
Florigo launches a new continuous potato chip fryer with opti-flow technology
October 26, 2016

Florigo launches a new continuous potato chip fryer with opti-flow technology

Florigo (a tna subsidiary) has announced the launch of a new continuous potato chip fryer that features patented opti-flow® technology for improved frying performance, the Conti-pro® PC 3
Starch Europe announces winners of 2015-2016 Safety Awards
October 26, 2016

Starch Europe announces winners of 2015-2016 Safety Awards

Improving safety practices and achieving a safer working environment is a priority for all the EU starch producers. Starch Europe announces today the winners of this year’s safety awards.
World's most expensive potato chips are offered by a Swedish Brewery
October 26, 2016

World's most expensive potato chips are offered by a Swedish Brewery

Starting from the premise that an exclusive beer requires an exclusive snack, the Swedish brewery St. Eriks prepared a beautifully designed box containing 5 hand-made potato chips (of course from potatoes planted and harvested by hand as well) and offered the box for 499 Swedish krones (USD 56)
Belgian potato producers are relieved
October 25, 2016

Belgian potato producers are relieved as weather turns

Finally, potato growers in Belgium can relax a bit. At last the weather conditions were in their favour and they could start the harvest

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