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Percy Wachata Misika, a UN-FAO official
May 20, 2015

World Potato Congress: Percy Misika (FAO) to deliver keynote speech

During the upcoming World Potato Congress in China, Mr. Percy Wachata Misika, a UN-FAO official, will address global food and agricultural issues in one of the keynote speeches
Former McCain Foods Plant in Penola (Australia) gets new life as dairy processing facility
May 20, 2015

Former McCain Foods Plant in Penola (Australia) gets new life as dairy processing facility

Former McCain Foods Plant in Penola (Australia) gets a new life as dairy processing facility
Purple potatoes
May 20, 2015

Purple: Are you familiar with truffle potatoes?

Belgian Potato Supplier Pomuni offers purple potatoes for years, but they are still unfamiliar to many. Pomuni brings purple potatoes in two flavours: Bergerac and Vitelotte.
Educating the Next Generation of Potato Industry Innovators in the United Kingdom
May 20, 2015

Educating the Next Generation of Potato Industry Innovators in the United Kingdom

AHDB Potatoes launched its first ever ‘Next Generation’ programme, a series of 9 business and technical days that - for a selected few - will provide exposure to the whole supply chain.
Haith Group upgrades its successful Rotatip box tipper
May 19, 2015

Haith Group upgrades its successful Rotatip box tipper

The Haith Rotatip box tipper has proved to be a firm favorite with vegetable packers, since its introduction into the global tippler market in 2008.
McCoy's Ridged Crisps unveil new look
May 19, 2015

McCoy's Ridged Crisps unveil New Look

The UK’s ridged crisp, McCoy’s, is unveiling a modern new look across its entire range this summer.
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Saratoga Sweet potato Chips: Sweet Potato Himalayan Salt and Sweet Potato with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar.
May 18, 2015

Saratoga Chips now also offers line of sweet potato chips

Saratoga Chips, America's First Kettle Chip, has announced their product line now includes two flavors of sweet potato chips.
Potato Processing Deals Reached in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick
May 18, 2015

Potato Processing Deals Reached in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick

Potato Producers Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick all have reached a deal with the French Fry manufacturers.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) compost study
May 18, 2015

Does Healthier Soil mean increased Potato Productivity? Study started in New Brunswick

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has joined forces with McCain Foods Canada and the province’s potato growers in a major project to improve potato yields in New Brunswick by improving soil health.
37 millones de latinoamericanos padecen hambre según la FAO
May 17, 2015

37 millones de latinoamericanos padecen hambre según la FAO

América Latina dio importantes pasos en la lucha contra el hambre, sin embargo, aún hay 37 millones de personas que padecen hambre en la región. Así de contundente es Luis Lobo, Coordinador de la Iniciativa 'América Latina sin Hambre' de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).
Colombia: Zonificarán áreas de cultivo de papa
May 17, 2015

Colombia: Zonificarán áreas de cultivo de papa

Con el propósito de generar una caracterización del cultivo de papa en el país, Fedepapa y Upr se unen para determinar las zonas de los departamentos que sean óptimas para el cultivo del tubérculo.
USDA publishes 2014 Chemical Use data for Fall Potatoes
May 17, 2015

USDA publishes 2014 Chemical Use data for Fall Potatoes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) thursday published the 2014 Agricultural Chemical Use survey data for corn and fall potatoes.
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Value of HZPC certificate increases with the maximum 10 percent
May 14, 2015

Value of HZPC certificate increases with the maximum 10 percent

The value of the certificate of HZPC Holland B.V., world leader in potato breeding and seed potato export, is determined on € 113.15 after the Stock trading day 2015.

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