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Perú será sede del próximo Congreso Mundial de la Papa
July 16, 2015

Perú será sede del próximo Congreso Mundial de la Papa

Este 30 de julio, en Beijing, China, una delegación oficial del Estado peruano recibirá las credenciales para ser la sede del X Congreso Mundial de la Papa que se realizará, por primera vez en Sudamérica, en agosto del 2018, y convocará a más de mil científicos, investigadores y empresarios de todo el mundo en la ciudad del Cusco.
Snacking nation: 94 percent of Americans snack daily
July 16, 2015

Snacking nation: 94 percent of Americans snack daily

According to the recent report from Mintel, Snacking Motivations and Attitudes US 2015, nearly all Americans (94 percent) snack at least once a day. What is more, half (50 percent) of adults snack two to three times per day.
Potato field in Spain (Jorquera). Courtesy: spaincenter.org
July 16, 2015

Alarming crisis in Spanish potato sector

Spain's potato sector is once again hampered by a price crisis, with producers failing even to cover their production costs.
One Third of Aussies can't name a single Potato Variety
July 16, 2015

One Third of Aussies can't name a single Potato Variety

It appears that many Australians don’t know their King Edwards from their Kennebecs, with the latest wave of the Potato Tracker consumer research project indicating that some people can’t name a single variety of potato, despite being the most commonly purchased vegetable commodity.
Yum Tasmania Gourmet potatoes. Purple Bliss is the darkest coloured potato on the right
July 15, 2015

Australia: Purple Bliss potato could become family favourite

The new ‘purple bliss’ potato (grown in Tasmania and bred in Idaho) could become a family favourite now that it has begun producing commercial quantities, and 20 tonnes are making their way to supermarket shelves.
Diamond Foods Innovation Center, Salem Oregon (artist rendering)
July 15, 2015

Diamond Foods opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center

Strengthening its commitment to product innovation and market leadership, Diamond Foods, Inc. has officially opened the doors to its new 7,000+ square foot innovation center in Salem, Oregon.
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French Fry Industry Canada
July 15, 2015

Signs of recovery in the Canadian french-fry business

While the rest of the agriculture sector nervously eyes the oil melt-down, the french fry industry in Canada might actually be poised for a comeback
Lay's Potato Chips unveils 'Do Us A Flavor' Finalists
July 15, 2015

Lay's Potato Chips unveils 'Do Us A Flavor' Finalists

Out of millions of submissions from fans across America, Lay's today announced the four finalist flavors competing for a $1 million grand prize in the Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor' contest
Key Technology Introduces Sanitation Enhancements to Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems
July 15, 2015

Key Technology Introduces Sanitation Enhancements to Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

Key Technology introduces its enhanced Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems, which includes its popular Sliver Sizer Remover, Precision Size Grader and Rotary Size Grader.
Haith group washer and sponge drier combination
July 14, 2015

Haith developed a direct drive roller potato drier

In 2014 Haith gave their R & D team the task of developing a more reliable and low maintenance roller drier which gives excellent moisture removal on potatoes.
Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes
July 14, 2015

Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes

Equipment manufacturer GIllenkirch offers an innovative solution to the Prince Edward Island potato industry after the recent scare involving needles inserted in potatoes
Bluebird Foods (New Zealand) is recalling batches of its Original Cut potato chips
July 14, 2015

Bluebird Foods (New Zealand) is recalling batches of its Original Cut Potato Chips

Bluebird Foods (New Zealand) is recalling batches of its bags of potato chips after finding some may contain plastic pieces.
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Nedato launches a new website and corporate identity

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July 13, 2015

New potato peeler to make McCain's Timaru factory more efficient

McCain Foods has installed a new model potato peeler in Timaru, New Zealand. Timaru is the first of the company's factories in the world to use the new model.
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July 10, 2015

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Venezuela: Escasez de insecticidas redujo producción de papa
July 09, 2015

Venezuela: Escasez de insecticidas redujo producción de papa

El presidente de la Federación nacional de productores de papa y hortalizas de Venezuela, Plubio Paredes, indicó que los productores de papa han perdido producción por no tener los elementos para mantener las semillas.
Calyxt Launches Field Trials of its Cold Storable Potato
July 09, 2015

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