Potato News

April 29, 2023

'Surprise' discovery could help protect potato and tomato crops against late blight

In 2014, Charlottetown-based research scientist Bourlaye Fofana was looking for a way to make plant products healthier by adding the antioxidant selenium.

April 29, 2023

Family dinners are more important than you’d think

New research has found that four in 10 parents report having only three or fewer family dinners per week, leaving 42% feeling 'worried', according to a new poll of 2,000 US parents.

BMGF USD 30mn grant recognizes importance of RTB crops to African food and nutrition security+

April 29, 2023

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation boosts African breeding research of RTB Crops with USD 30mn grant

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed USD 29,668,667 to CGIAR for the breeding of improved Root, Tuber, and Banana (RTB) crops that lie at the heart of many African agri-food systems.

April 28, 2023

Farmers urged to check the efficiency of protected urea fertilisers

In light of the new rules in the United Kingdom on the use of inhibited urea, announced on 22 March, farmers are being encouraged to check levels of efficiency when purchasing urea, to maximise their investment when complying to new regulations.

Rold Gold Celebrates 20th Anniversary of National Pretzel Day by Rewarding Pretzel Lovers in Northeast with $50,000

April 27, 2023

Rold Gold Celebrates 20th Anniversary of National Pretzel Day by Rewarding Pretzel Lovers in Northeast with USD 50,000

The iconic brand that's shown up for pretzel lovers for more than 100 years calls on snackers to share all the ways they Just Add Gold™ to their special moments for a chance to take home a share of the cash prize.

April 27, 2023

Better Potatoes, Better Planet: McCain Farm of the Future Africa set to transform potato farming in South Africa

McCain Foods Limited, one of South Africa’s leading frozen food manufacturers, has officially opened its Farm of the Future Africa in Lichtenburg, North West, the second of three locations planned by 2025.

Minister tells Thomson Seed Potato Exports to Northern Ireland to resume in autumn

April 26, 2023

Seed Potato Exports from Scotland to Northern Ireland said to resume in autumn

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has been advised by DEFRA that new requirements which will allow quality Scottish seed potatoes back into their Northern Irish markets are expected to be in place for autumn this year.

Improving potato dewatering: CMP and Intralox implement solution for raw potato delivery to peeler at Michel St-Arneault

April 26, 2023

CMP / Intralox Solution Optimizes Raw Potato Delivery to Peeler at Michel St Arneault

Whole potato dewatering is no easy task, especially due to the abrasive nature of potato receiving. Equipment manufacturer CMP and conveyor belt specialist Intralox jointly tackled this challenging application.

April 25, 2023

New Portable Device Uses Smartphone-Based Spectroscopy to Detect Late Blight Disease in Potato Crops

The device has the potential to transform the way that farmers detect and manage plant diseases, leading to more efficient and sustainable agriculture practices.

April 25, 2023

Heat and Control Opens New Facility in Mexico

Heat and Control, Inc., a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food/non-food processing industry supplier, has opened a new facility in Mexico.

April 25, 2023

Breakthrough in fight against devastating potato disease

Potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption. But potato world production is threatened by potato late blight

April 25, 2023

Scott Automation to showcase their new generation palletiser PAL 4.0 at Interpack

Scott are very excited to be exhibiting at Interpack again and would like to invite you to meet them in Düsseldorf during this leading global processing and packaging show.

April 25, 2023

Europatat Congress 2023 – Main speakers confirmed!

On 6 June 2023, under the slogan 'The Changing Geopolitical Landscape and the Future for Potato Trade', the first-time ever Polish edition of the Europatat Congress will focus on the impact of current geopolitics for international agri-food trade

A Farmer views xFarm and FieldView data from his cab

April 25, 2023

FieldView and xFarm Technologies partner up to help farmers make better use of their farm data

FieldView and xFarm Technologies announced a new partnership to connect their respective platforms.

April 24, 2023

Bialca ofrece eficiencia en la confección de patata

Bialca sigue presentando sus soluciones para el procesado y manipulación para un amplio número de cultivos en nuestro país. Abordamos el caso de la patata, con la que se centra un objetivo claro, eficiencia que mejore su competitividad.

April 24, 2023

El gusano de alambre, principal enemigo de la patata andaluza

Andalucía encara, aunque con bastante retraso provocado por las heladas, una campaña de patata nueva que será, a priori, «buena» pero que sufre la falta de productos fitosanitarios, señala Javier Boceta, director general de Meijer, empresa obtentora de variedades y líder en las patatas más sembradas y más demandadas por la industria nacional.

April 23, 2023

Call for Expressions of Interest for the 14th World Potato Congress in 2028

The World Potato Congress Inc. is now calling for proposals from parties interested in hosting the 14th World Potato Congress to be held in 2028.

Frito-Lay Expedites 2040 Net-Zero Emissions Goal with Over 700 Electric Delivery Vehicles

April 23, 2023

Frito-Lay to Deploy 700 Electric Vehicles in the United States by the end of this year

This Earth Month, Frito-Lay announced it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the United States by the end of 2023.

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'Surprise' discovery could help protect potato and tomato crops against late blight

Family dinners are more important than you’d think

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation boosts African breeding research of RTB Crops with USD 30mn grant

Farmers urged to check the efficiency of protected urea fertilisers

Rold Gold Celebrates 20th Anniversary of National Pretzel Day by Rewarding Pretzel Lovers in Northeast with USD 50,000

Better Potatoes, Better Planet: McCain Farm of the Future Africa set to transform potato farming in South Africa

Seed Potato Exports from Scotland to Northern Ireland said to resume in autumn

CMP / Intralox Solution Optimizes Raw Potato Delivery to Peeler at Michel St Arneault

New Portable Device Uses Smartphone-Based Spectroscopy to Detect Late Blight Disease in Potato Crops

Heat and Control Opens New Facility in Mexico

Breakthrough in fight against devastating potato disease

Scott Automation to showcase their new generation palletiser PAL 4.0 at Interpack

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