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U.S. Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023

August 26, 2023

United States Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023

United States potato exports reached record value and volume in the 12-month period from July 2022 – June 2023. Export values increased 19.05% to USD 2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85% to 3.3 million metric tons (fresh weight equivalent).

August 23, 2023

Key Technology Introduces All-New Compass Optical Sorters

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces the all-new COMPASS® family of food optical sorters. Powered by next-generation inspection technology as well as a new sort engine and ergonomic user interface.

August 23, 2023

Vanmark Names Mike Barber as Sales Manager

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, today announced it has named Mike Barber as Sales Manager. Barber is transitioning to this role after working as an applications specialist with Vanmark’s sister brand PFI.

August 22, 2023

B-hive Innovations collaborates on groundbreaking TuberTurgor project to reduce potato bruising and waste

B-hive Innovations, a cutting-edge, agri-tech research and development business is embarking on a new collaborative programme that aims to reduce the risk of potato bruising and develop technologies that could reduce supermarket waste.

August 22, 2023

PACE to celebrate a record breaking year at British Potato 2023

One of the UK’s leading suppliers of automated packing solutions will celebrate a record-breaking year at British Potato in November.

Facility of GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.

August 22, 2023

FPS Food Process Solutions Acquires GEM Equipment of Oregon as Part of Strategic Product Diversification

FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in freezing and cooling equipment, today announced it has acquired GEM Equipment of Oregon. This acquisition allows FPS to diversify its product offering to include GEM Equipment’s well-known fryers and blanchers.

August 22, 2023

Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial

Solynta's potato variety was the only one to survive the high late blight pressure in the field among three other commercial varieties planted alongside.

August 22, 2023

GIC to celebrate two impressive milestones at British Potato 23

One of the UK's leading manufacturers of packaging machinery will celebrate two significant milestones at this year's British Potato Show.

August 21, 2023

Haith to unveil drying and box tippling innovations at British Potato 2023 (BP23)

The UK's leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment has announced it is launching several new products at this year's British Potato show. Event sponsors Haith Group will unveil its new potato dryer and the latest version of its Queen's Award-winning Rota-Tip at the November event.

An aerial view of the USD 415 Million expansion project currently under way at Lamb Weston’s American Falls facility.

August 20, 2023

Inside Lamb Weston’s USD 415 Million American Falls expansion project

Lamb Weston is in the process of significantly expanding french fry production capacity at its American Falls facility, according to a story by Sean Ellis on Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s website.

Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to Debut at British Potato 2023

August 16, 2023

From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show

A biostimulant brand that is increasingly popular with potato growers will make its debut at this year’s British Potato show in Harrogate. Algifol, which is a seaweed-based biostimulant, will be on stand 123A in Hall 1 at the November event.

Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes Seasoned with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

August 16, 2023

Idahoan® Foods launches shredded potatoes with Bold flavors including Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

Idahoan® Foods – the leading producer of quality, packaged potato products in the U.S.– expands its portfolio with the launch of Idahoan® Potato Shreds.

August 16, 2023

Reyco Systems Appoints Patrick Hester as Director of Sales and Marketing

Reyco Systems, a growing name in the food processing equipment industry, is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to its team with the appointment of Patrick Hester as the Director of Sales and Marketing.

From left to right: Dr. Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General FAO, Mr. Julio Eduardo Martinetti, Ambassador of Peru to Italy, Dr. André Devaux, WPC Director, and Mr. Christian Barrantes, Vice Minister of MIDAGRI, Peru.

August 16, 2023

World Potato Congress Receives Invitation to Deliver Address During the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference in Rome

Earlier in July, the World Potato Congress was honored to receive an invitation to deliver an address during the 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome, Italy.

Expanded API Now Available for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, Creating an Open Environment Benefiting Farmers and Their Partners.

August 10, 2023

Trimble Agriculture Cloud introduces expanded API, creating an open environment benefiting farmers and their partners

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the release of its flexible API for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, an industry cloud that streamlines farming operations.

August 10, 2023

Increasing demand for potatoes from Kurdistan in Gulf countries

Following a satisfactory experience with exporting potatoes to the United Arab Emirates in recent weeks, several other Gulf states are now lining up to buy the starchy vegetable produced from the farms of the Kurdistan Region

Potato Next, The Dutch Potato Cooperation

August 10, 2023

PotatoNext is the name of the new Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock cooperative focused on table potatoes

Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock announced the name of the new, independent cooperative of common consumption potatoes: PotatoNext. This joint cooperative marks an important milestone in the potato industry and will be the result of a close collaboration between the three renowned companies.

KC-SWEET PURPLE is rich in beta-carotene, iron and zinc.

August 09, 2023

Kenya leads Eastern Africa with release of climate-adaptive and nutritious purple-fleshed sweet potato variety

The International Potato Center (CIP) has collaborated with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to release the KC Sweet Purple variety of sweet potato in an effort to tackle ongoing climate challenges facing farmers in Kenya.

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United States Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023

Key Technology Introduces All-New Compass Optical Sorters

Vanmark Names Mike Barber as Sales Manager

B-hive Innovations collaborates on groundbreaking TuberTurgor project to reduce potato bruising and waste

PACE to celebrate a record breaking year at British Potato 2023

FPS Food Process Solutions Acquires GEM Equipment of Oregon as Part of Strategic Product Diversification

Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial

GIC to celebrate two impressive milestones at British Potato 23

Haith to unveil drying and box tippling innovations at British Potato 2023 (BP23)

Inside Lamb Weston’s USD 415 Million American Falls expansion project

From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show

Idahoan® Foods launches shredded potatoes with Bold flavors including Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

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