Potato News

Nueva fábrica de Lamb Weston en Argentina

March 01, 2023

Lamb Weston Invierte USD 250 millones en una fábrica de papas fritas en Mar del Plata

Funcionarios K y de Juntos presentaron la construcción de la planta, que funcionará en julio del año que viene, en el parque industrial de la ciudad balnearia.

February 28, 2023

Bolivia prende las alarmas por crisis climática

La crisis agrícola ha hecho que el precio de productos como la papa incrementen hasta en 700 por ciento, y los agricultores vivien en la incertidumbre debido a las complicaciones para lograr cosechar el producto.

February 28, 2023

125 years of HZPC awarded with Royal predicate

On occasion HZPC's 125th anniversary on February 27, 2023, Drs. A. A. M. Brok, Commissioner of the King of the Province of Friesland presented potato breeder HZPC with the certificate for the predicate Royal.

Veg of Lund’s Potato Milk Drinks Make Foray into UK, Germany, and Switzerland

February 28, 2023

Veg of Lund’s DUG Potato Milk Drinks Make Foray into UK, Germany, and Switzerland

The Nasdaq-listed company aims at expanding into Asian and European markets with its DUG brand potato milk products in the near future.

Challenges and opportunities for HZPC in China

February 28, 2023

Challenges and opportunities for potato company HZPC in China

Exceptional weather conditions, strict corona measures and political elections. Potato company HZPC has been involved in China since the beginning of this century, but as in the Netherlands, every year is different.

February 27, 2023

Perú: Pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Senamhi) presentó el pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa para el período febrero-abril 2023. Las precipitaciones, en toda la costa y sierra, desde febrero a abril, las condiciones para esta variable se encontrarían entre sus normales y superiores a su valor histórico.

February 27, 2023

WPC Webinar with Dr. Alison Lees, Potato Pathologist, The James Hutton Institute, Feb 28, 2023 9:00am EST (Canada/USA)

The World Potato Congress presents a webinar with Dr. Alison Lees, Potato Pathologist with The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, UK on February 28, 2023 at 9.00am Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in the past few years

February 27, 2023

Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in five years

In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years.

February 25, 2023

Potato Processor Lamb Weston offers UK restaurants recipe suggestions to celebrate the King’s coronation

As the United Kingdom is starting to make plans to get together at restaurants, bars and street parties to celebrate the King’s coronation on May 6th, Lamb Weston is helping restaurant operators with some coronation inspiration!

February 22, 2023

Conn’s Start Production of Mike-sell’s Chips after Purchasing Its Brand Licensing

Conn’s Potato Chip Company announced on January 13 it has obtained a brand licensing agreement with Mikesell’s and will begin to produce the chip brand in Zanesville effective immediately.

Una de las parcelas en las que se sembró en A Limia

February 21, 2023

España: Nuevas estrategias en el cultivo de patatas para atajar a los nematodes y reducir los fertilizantes fosfatados

Las plantas trampa se presentan como una alternativa en la lucha contra los nemátodos en A Limia y el empleo de hongos micorrízicos puede ayudar a movilizar el fósforo.

February 21, 2023

Burts chips acquired by Europe snacks

Europe Snacks, a leading European producer of savoury snacks for third party brands, announced the acquisition of 100% of Burts Snacks.

WPVGA Proudly Presents Annual Industry Awards

February 21, 2023

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Presents Annual Industry Awards

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point.

February 20, 2023

Fepex aboga por una mayor transparencia y defensa de la patata de España

El Comité de Patata de FEPEX considera prioritaria una mayor transparencia del mercado de este producto, especialmente en el etiquetado, y una mejor defensa del producto nacional, tras las denuncias de venta fraudulenta ligadas al origen y la variedad que se produjeron la semana pasada.

Randy Fleishauer, elected as President of the WPVGA Board of Directors for 2023.

February 20, 2023

Fleishauer Elected WPVGA Board President for 2023

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Board of Directors has elected Randy Fleishauer as its President for 2023.

Cockerill expands potato handling capacity

February 20, 2023

Potato packer Cockerill expands end-of-line potato handling capacity

With the commissioning of the third Lan Handling dolly & crate loader, Cockerill's handling capacity increases to a total of up to 240 bags per minute, using these three production lines.

February 20, 2023

SoilEssentials urges farmers to get their soil tested to save on inputs

Farmers across Scotland are being urged to have their soils tested and analysed in the face of continuing high input prices and ahead of changes to Scottish agricultural support schemes.