Potato News

December 04, 2022

After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. is closing

It’s an end to an era for one Maui snack business. After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. will be closing up shop on Dec. 15. The store is currently located at 295 Lalo St. in Kahului on Maui and only has a few more weeks

December 03, 2022

US Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.8% but decreased in volume sales by 2.1% from July - September 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a small decrease in volume sales.

RNA-based biopesticide technology delivers 98% mortality of Colorado potato beetle in independent test

December 03, 2022

Renaissance BioScience Corp adds Senior Executive Expertise to Push Commercialization of its RNA Production and Oral Delivery Platform Technology

Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leader in bioengineering for the global agriculture and food industries, has retained the services of S. Brad Griffith to assist Renaissance in commercializing its RNA production

McCain sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant

December 02, 2022

Potato processor McCain Foods sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant (New Zealand)

Timaru’s McCain vegetable processing factory in New Zealand is now producing french fries using a boiler system powered by woodchips instead of coal, seeking to minimise waste by 20 per cent.

McCain invests GBP 2.5m (USD 3m) in optical sorter

December 02, 2022

McCain Foods invests GBP 2.5m (USD 3m) in an optical sorter for seed potato grading

Frozen potato giant McCain is investing GBP 2.5 million in its site in Montrose, Scotland, to install a new optical sorting seed potato grading system.

December 02, 2022

Potato sector gets together en masse for record-breaking edition of Interpom attracting 20,254 visitors

Over the past few days, a large number of people involved in the potato sector attended this record-breaking edition of Interpom held in Kortrijk Xpo (B).

December 01, 2022

Technical fertilisers can help grow more from less this spring

Farmers are being urged to choose fertiliser products wisely for upcoming spring nitrogen applications – to maximise yields with less inputs.

November 29, 2022

TOMRA Food appoints new regional sales director EMEA for TOMRA processed food

TOMRA Food has appointed Christian Tougaard to Regional Sales Director EMEA for TOMRA Processed Food, part of TOMRA Food. Christian’s appointment follows the reorganization earlier this year of TOMRA Food into two business areas

November 27, 2022

El cultivo de papa sin riego artificial es inviable

El sudeste bonaerense es una de las importantes regiones productoras de papa de la Argentina y Tandil. Fernández sostuvo que “hoy en día no existe el cultivo de papa sin pensar en un buen riego”.

November 27, 2022

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar by Easy Fresh - International Transport & The Global Potato Value Chain

The World Potato Congress Inc. presents its sixth webinar this year on December 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada)

November 26, 2022

España: Udapa cosecha un 30 porciento menos de patata en Álava pero de excelente calidad

El calor y la sequía de este año han provocado la merma en los rendimientos pero han favorecido la sanidad del cultivo.

November 26, 2022

Potato Industry leaders honoured at Prince Edward Island Potato Board Annual Banquet

The Prince Edward Island potato industry gathered for its annual awards dinner for the first time since
2020. COVID-19 had put the banquet on hold for the past two years.

Offering faster prospects for growers in uncertain times

November 25, 2022

Offering faster prospects for potato growers in uncertain times

Now that growers and managers can meet again in person, serious concerns are being shared by AVEBE Potato growers. That is the conclusion of Members’ Council member Annelous Groenwold and Agro Director Arjan de Rooij.

Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regen Ag

November 25, 2022

Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regenerative Agriculture

Alyre Poitras is a McCain Foods potato grower in Saint-André, New Brunswick, Canada. He shares his experience with regenerative agriculture and the changes in potato cultivation over time

November 24, 2022

Manter, Solidtec and Sarco Packaging are ready for the Interpom

On November 27, 28 and 29, 2022, Interpom in Kortrijk will once again bring together the top of the potato industry. Manter, Solidtec and Sarco Packaging will demonstrate various weighing and packaging machines

November 24, 2022

Food Systems in the spotlight at COP27 climate action negotiations

For the first time, food and agriculture systems have taken center stage in the global climate negotiations. COP27 has advanced the global recognition of food and agriculture as both a climate culprit and solution.

Fluvius brings extra power to fast-growing Agristo Wielsbeke

November 24, 2022

More electrical power for fast-growing potato processor Agristo Wielsbeke

In recent weeks, power network company Fluvius has carried out important construction works near the West Flemish producer of potato products Agristo in Wielsbeke.

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Frites Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

November 24, 2022

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

Lamb Weston is launching a new potato product in the Netherlands and Belgium in collaboration with Sergio Herman: Atelier-Frites . The product is intended for chefs who want to serve french fries of the same high quality as their meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.