Potato News

November 17, 2022

Japan’s newest potato chip flavor: Convenience store fried chicken

There are all sorts of ways Japanese convenience stores earn the "convenient" part of their name. They’ve got branches all over, for example, so you’re hardly ever more than a short walk away from one.

November 16, 2022

FAM, Stumabo and Kiremko start global partnership focused on industrial potato cutting

Kiremko, manufacturer of turnkey potato processing lines and FAM Stumabo, worldwide known for their progressive industrial potato cutting solutions and innovative shapes produced through hydrocutting systems, have entered a long-term global partnership.

Herbort will attend the Interpom 2022, on the 27-29 November in Kortrijk, Belgium

November 16, 2022

Herbort will present its static steam peeler, industrial microwave at Interpom

On November 27, 28 and 29, Herbort will be exhibiting at Interpom Expo in Kortrijk, Belgium. Together with Spiessens, Herbort will present several unique machines at hall 5, booth 511.

Maxime Dumont, cofounder of Picketa systems, Analyzing Nutrient Concentration in potato plantsUsing LENS™

November 16, 2022

LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants

Ag start-up Picketa Systems announces the release of their Leaf Evaluated-Nutrient System, LENS™. The LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants.

November 15, 2022

FAO Food Price Index virtually unchanged in October

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 135.9 points in October 2022, virtually unchanged from September, with the price indices of all the covered commodity groups, except cereals, down month-on-month.

November 15, 2022

Princesa Amandine se apoya en Paradores de Turismo para promocionar el turismo local

Princesa Amandine une su marca a la de Paradores de Turismo para que los consumidores de esta patata puedan disfrutar de las 10.000 plazas que ofrecen los 97 establecimientos de esta red líder de turismo cultural.

Meet AVR at Interpom 2022 on 27-29 November

November 15, 2022

Meet AVR at Interpom 2022, November 27-29 in Kortrijk, Belgium

The Interpom potato industry trade fair in Belgium is coming up! At the stand of harvester manufacturer AVR you can discover their latest updates: a new Clean & Go bunker and a special edition of their MultiForce

Hot Potato! AAFC research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study

November 15, 2022

Hot Potato! Canadian research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study

In the classic children’s game, nobody wants to be the one left holding the 'hot potato'. This also rings true for farmers, as rising global temperatures are bringing new meaning to the term.

November 15, 2022

United Kingdom: Too parched for potatoes if irrigation is not available?

After two dry years out of four, many farmers are seriously considering the future viability of a water hungry crop like potatoes. An exceptionally dry summer for much of the UK this year came on the back of a dry growing season in 2018.

November 13, 2022

3D printing increases strength and decreases weight of Newtec's sorter camera

Newtec Engineering A/S makes optical sorting machines as well as packing and weighing machines for potatoes. One of the cameras they use was just optimized for 3D printing.

Agrico presented nine new varieties at the variety show

November 13, 2022

Agrico presents nine new potato varieties at its variety show

On 10 and 11 November, Agrico held its annual variety and seedling show at Agrico Research in Bant. During the show no fewer than nine new varieties were presented.

November 13, 2022

Dewulf brings a range of agricultural equipment to potato trade show Interpom 2022

Interpom 2022 is just around the corner, and it wouldn't be complete without such an established name in the potato sector as Dewulf.

Centers of Excellence for Rooted Apical Cuttings: Plugging the gap in quality seed production to boost rural livelihoods and food security in Asia and Africa

November 13, 2022

Rooted Apical Cuttings: Plugging the gap in quality seed potato production to boost food security in Asia and Africa

A capacity-building initiative that started in Kenya to fill gaps in the supply of high-quality early generation seed (EGS) is now spreading across Asia and many African countries

November 12, 2022

Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs

New research finds that more than 90% of foodservice operators use frozen foods in their menus, with the healthcare, convenience store and fast casual categories reporting the greatest increase in use since 2019.

November 10, 2022

‘Best Savoury Snack’ Win for Kent Crisps at the Great British Food Awards 2022.

Kent Crisps have won Best Savoury Snack for their Lamb and Rosemary flavour at the Great British Food Awards 2022. Having launched in late 2021, Lamb and Rosemary is the newest addition to the range of Kent Crisps.

November 10, 2022

Generational change within Avebe Kartoffelstärkefabrik Prignitz/Wendland (KPW)

Every site of Royal Avebe has its own Human Resources challenges. This includes the Avebe Kartoffelstärkefabrik Prignitz/Wendland (KPW) sites in Germany. The relatively high average age of the staff creates capacity challenges for the future.

November 09, 2022

Key Technology Appoints Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas.

November 09, 2022

Greydanus takes steps to make its potato washing process more automated and sustainable

Ten years ago, Greydanus invested in a complete water purifying system for washing potatoes using purified water. As a result, this Dutch potato wholesaler uses much less water.