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June 14, 2023

Renaissance BioScience’s novel RNAi biopesticide technology receives Canadian regulatory approval for 2023 field studies

Authorization from the PMRA, following a thorough review of the company’s extensive data dossier, indicates a mutual understanding of the composition, potential and low risk of the RNAi technology.

P.E.I. potato crops benefit from eco-friendly fertilizer in new research study

June 14, 2023

Prince Edward Island potato crops benefit from eco-friendly slow-release fertilizer in new research study

Steve Watts from Genesis Crop Systems Inc. along with six farmers participated in the Living Labs Atlantic project to test out a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer, also called enhanced efficiency nitrogen.

June 13, 2023

Bredel hose pump plays an integral role in TOMRA’s sustainable potato peeling solution

Bredel hose pumps are contributing to a sustainable solution for steam potato peeling provided by TOMRA Food which reduces water usage, water treatment and food waste.

June 13, 2023

That's a relief! European Space Agency (ESA) finds you can fry potatoes in space

European Space Agency (ESA) has been supporting research in frying cooking methods in microgravity to fill in knowledge gaps on Earth and in space. Frying potatoes in space seems to be possible!

June 13, 2023

Potato Cyst Nematodes discovered in Latvia for the first time

A pest never before seen in Latvia – the pale potato cyst nematode (Globoder pallida) has been identified in a Zemgale potato farm.

June 13, 2023

What was behind Australia’s potato shortage? Wet weather and hard-to-control diseases

If you’ve been into a fish and chip shop in Australia in the last 12 months, you may well have seen a notice tacked to the wall about the impact of the potato shortage. Supermarkets, too, slapped temporary limits on frozen chip purchases.

June 12, 2023

Bizz Corporation enters the French Fry market in India with its Chillfill brand, invests heavily in TOMRA line solutions

Soon after setting up the business in 2005, ATOP Foods became India's first potato chip and namkeen producer to achieve ISO 2000:2005 certification for food safety management systems.

Dewulf CP 42 Smart-Float available in 4 x 90 cm

June 12, 2023

Dewulf offers updates for its CP 42 Smart-Float potato planter

The sector-wide preference for potato planting and ridging in one working pass has never been greater. Dewulf has been responding to this demand for several years with the Smart-Float principle.

June 12, 2023

A New Cape Town Office for Heat and Control

Equipment manufacturer and food industry supplier Heat and Control celebrates the grand opening of their new office and thirty years of business in Africa.

Lamb Weston opens new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom (the Netherlands)

June 12, 2023

Potato Processor Lamb Weston opens a new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands

Lamb Weston EMEA opened its new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, on June 8, 2023 in the presence of employees, suppliers and the mayor of the city.

June 08, 2023

The FAO Food Price Index back to its downward trend in May

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 124.3 points in May 2023, down 3.4 points (2.6 percent) from April and as much as 35.4 points (22.1 percent) from the all-time high it reached in March 2022.

US Retail potato sales down in volume, consumers spent more on spuds in Q1 2023

June 08, 2023

US Retail potato sales down in volume, but up in dollars spent in Q1 2023

Potato retail sales increased 16.0% in sales but decreased in volume by -4.4% from January - March 2023 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a decrease, volume sales remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Pringles creates new collection with two star ingredients for a deliciously complex tasting experience

June 08, 2023

Pringles adds two new ingredients to the mix for a deliciously complex tasting experience: sweet potato and multigrains

The snacking masterminds at Pringles® are at it again — this time putting a tasty twist on not only its beloved flavors, but its beloved potato-based crisps.

June 08, 2023

Europe’s potato industry falls victim to extreme weather

Extreme weather incidents are serving to rock Europe’s potato industry to its very foundations. Last year was actually the second warmest year on record in Europe. The drought conditions resulted in a dramatic downturn in overall potato output.

Astaara Technology showcase its product at InterFood Tech Mumbai

June 07, 2023

Astaara Technology showcases its package leak detector at Inter Foodtech Mumbai

Among the remarkable innovations presented at InterFood Tech Mumbai was the AlphaLab, designed and manufactured by Astaara Technology of Singapore.

June 07, 2023

FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates World Food Safety Day 2023 By Upholding Hygienic Standards in Food Processing

FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS") celebrates World Food Safety Day 2023 by keeping to its promise of upholding hygienic standards in food processing.

BRI Agri Institute Launched To Rev Up Potato Industry

June 07, 2023

Eleven Belt and Road countries create a potato industry network, propose a joint Potato Germplasm Resource Bank

In a bid to turbocharge the potato industry, 11 Belt and Road (BRI) countries including China and Pakistan have joined international universities, companies and organisations to launch an international network on the potato industry at a forum held recently at China's Southwest University.

Minister McConalogue announces approvals under Seed Potato Sector and Chipping Potato Sector Investment Aid

June 07, 2023

Government of Ireland supports investments in the Seed Potato and Chipping Potato Sector

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, announced the commencement of the issuing of grant approvals under the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector and Chipping Potato Sector.

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Renaissance BioScience’s novel RNAi biopesticide technology receives Canadian regulatory approval for 2023 field studies

Prince Edward Island potato crops benefit from eco-friendly slow-release fertilizer in new research study

Bredel hose pump plays an integral role in TOMRA’s sustainable potato peeling solution

That's a relief! European Space Agency (ESA) finds you can fry potatoes in space

Potato Cyst Nematodes discovered in Latvia for the first time

What was behind Australia’s potato shortage? Wet weather and hard-to-control diseases

Bizz Corporation enters the French Fry market in India with its Chillfill brand, invests heavily in TOMRA line solutions

Dewulf offers updates for its CP 42 Smart-Float potato planter

A New Cape Town Office for Heat and Control

Potato Processor Lamb Weston opens a new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands

The FAO Food Price Index back to its downward trend in May

US Retail potato sales down in volume, but up in dollars spent in Q1 2023

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