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Insort's Sherlock Food Analyser - the first choice when it comes to analysing dry matter and other quality parameters, non-destructively in real time.

April 02, 2023

Insort's Sherlock Food Analyser Lets You Know the Level of Moisture in Potato Fries Non-Destructively in Real Time

Insort's Sherlock Food Analyser uses infrared light to identify the chemical composition of the food being processed, enabling you to get the right crispiness and moisture in the final output.

Global coalition of fresh produce calls for urgent policy measures to safeguard.

April 02, 2023

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) Report Highlights Challenges Threatening Economic Viability of Fresh Produce Sector Worldwide

A recent report by the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) analyses the global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables and concludes a number of challenges threatening the long-term economic viability of the fresh produce sector worldwide.

March 31, 2023

Perú: Cultivos de papa en la sierra sur oriental y el Altiplano afectados por escasas lluvias

Un informe realizado por Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú (Senamhi) indica que durante este mes de marzo, en la sierra sur oriental y el altiplano, hay una disminución del crecimiento vegetativo de las plantaciones de papa y quinoa.

Almacén de patatas de la cooperativa Santa Isabel

March 29, 2023

España: Buenos precios para la patata, malos tiempos para las exportaciones

La cooperativa burgalesa Santa Isabel se guarda el 60 por-ciento de la producción con destino a Argelia por «miedo a no cobrar» debido al bloqueo comercial a España.

March 29, 2023

FMC trials show great promise for future of weed control

With weed control a key challenge for farmers, and reduced sensitivity to some herbicides a continuing problem. New product trials by FMC have demonstrated that effective controls are on the horizon.

March 29, 2023

The Kingsman potato: Cygnet PB to expand commercial trials in the US for this high-yielding, climate-resilient variety

Launched in 2017, the potato variety Kingsman has developed quickly in popularity to become Scotland-based potato breeder Cygnet PB Ltd.’s first globally successful variety.

Resolution to recognize potato as official Oregon vegetable packs a peel

March 29, 2023

Oregon Senate Recognizes Potato as Official State Vegetable in 'Spudtacular' Display

On Wednesday last week, the Oregon Senate adopted a resolution declaring an official state vegetable and yes, you guessed it, it is the Potato!

March 28, 2023

Polish potato breeder LIND joins Europatat

Europatat warmly welcomes the Polish company LIND, which was established in 1996 as an investment of a Scottish family-run agricultural business with generations experience in the production of high-grade seed potatoes – J&WF Lind

Joint Statement – Efforts for more sustainable packaging for the fruit and vegetables sector should be based on realistic, fair, and feasible targets for real environmental impact reduction

March 28, 2023

European Produce Associations Call for Revised Packaging Regulations to Support Sustainable Practices in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector

Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Association, and Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, have taken note of the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste that was published on 30 November 2022

Brief on the Smallholder Potato Development Program

March 28, 2023

Kenya Potato Consortium to lay groundwork for local value chain

It may be recalled how shocked Kenyans were when reports began filtering in the media last year January 2022 that the multinational food giant KFC has run out of ‘fries’ for customers following the non-delivery of potatoes from their overseas suppliers.

March 28, 2023

Snack Manufacturer Naturally Homegrown Foods (NHF) Wins 2022 BC Export Award in the Consumer Products Category

Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. (NHF), the leading natural snack food manufacturer, has been awarded the 2022 BC Export Award in the Consumer Products Category recognizing the company’s success.

Potato Power: Keogh's Crisps to use 18 million potatoes to keep up with demand

March 28, 2023

Irish potato chips manufacturer Keogh's Crisps plans the construction of a new production facility to keep up with demand

Keogh’s Crisps plan to use 18 million potatoes this year, all thanks to the growing demand for their snacks.

Potato manufacturer helps Made Smarter reach 250th tech investment milestone

March 28, 2023

Potato Manufacturer Fylde Fresh & Fabulous Joins Made Smarter’s Digitalisation Programme

Pioneering North West adoption programme supports digitalisation projects worth GBP 5m (USD 6m). A potato manufacturer has helped Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme reach its 250th investment milestone.

March 27, 2023

Penobscot McCrum Potato Factory Won't Be Rebuilt After Fire, Company Shifts Focus to Washburn Facility

The Penobscot McCrum potato factory in Belfast will not be rebuilt after a massive fire destroyed the facility one year ago.

Over 30pc of potato seed requirements can be met from tissue culture labs at NARC

March 27, 2023

Pakistan and Korea Collaborate on Aeroponic Technology for Seed Potato Production to Reduce Import Costs

Pakistan and Republic of Korea are working jointly on seed potato production through Aeroponics technology and 2nd generation crop is ready to harvest at PARC-National Agricultural Research Centre Islamabad.

March 26, 2023

La última borrasca provoca la pérdida de más de la mitad de la patata temprana en Mallorca

Se calcula que, como consecuencia del paso de la borrasca Juliette, las pérdidas en patata temprana en Mallorca ascienden a más de la mitad de la cosecha.

France: the extra early Primaline potato has arrived!

March 25, 2023

Extra early Primaline potatoes available in France.

One month ago, Prince de Bretagne started harvesting the extra early Primaline potatoes grown under shelter. The harvest will continue until the end of April, before the open field crops take over.

March 25, 2023

HZPC potato variety Rashida promising for Greek market and beyond

The new HZPC potato variety Rashida is a true all-rounder. Underneath the good looks, there is a robust variety that copes well in all conditions. And that makes growers, packers and consumers happy.

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Insort's Sherlock Food Analyser Lets You Know the Level of Moisture in Potato Fries Non-Destructively in Real Time

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) Report Highlights Challenges Threatening Economic Viability of Fresh Produce Sector Worldwide

Perú: Cultivos de papa en la sierra sur oriental y el Altiplano afectados por escasas lluvias

España: Buenos precios para la patata, malos tiempos para las exportaciones

FMC trials show great promise for future of weed control

The Kingsman potato: Cygnet PB to expand commercial trials in the US for this high-yielding, climate-resilient variety

Oregon Senate Recognizes Potato as Official State Vegetable in 'Spudtacular' Display

Polish potato breeder LIND joins Europatat

European Produce Associations Call for Revised Packaging Regulations to Support Sustainable Practices in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector

Kenya Potato Consortium to lay groundwork for local value chain

Snack Manufacturer Naturally Homegrown Foods (NHF) Wins 2022 BC Export Award in the Consumer Products Category

Irish potato chips manufacturer Keogh's Crisps plans the construction of a new production facility to keep up with demand

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