Potato News

September 19, 2022

Seed potato business is taking root in Haryana, India

A new trend has emerged in the Indian State of Haryana, with many potato farmers venturing into the seed potato production business. They even have had contracts from big private players such as McCain and Siddhi Vinayak

September 19, 2022

Europlant celebrated its 30th anniversary at Potato Europe

During PotatoEurope more than 300 guests from Germany and abroad met on September 7, 2022 at Gut Rethmar to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH

Tortilla de patatas de Hacendado - Mercadona.

September 18, 2022

Mercadona cambia la receta de la tortilla de patatas

La tortilla de patata es uno de los bocados más populares de nuestro país. Consumido en todos los hogares, además es la tapa más solicitada en los bares y restaurantes, da igual en qué provincia de España te encuentres.

Kenya: about USD 1 million program set to benefit potato farmers.

September 17, 2022

Kenya: USD 1 million program set to benefit potato farmers

More than 3,000 small-holder potatoes farmers from Nakuru are set to benefit from a KES 127 million (USD 1 million) program aimed at enhancing potato production in the County.

September 15, 2022

Satisfacción con los resultados de la PotatoEurope 2022

La Sociedad Alemana de Agricultura (DLG) ha organizado en Rittergut Bockerode, en Springe-Mittelrode (Baja Sajonia), la feria internacional de la patata PotatoEurope 2022. Del 7 al 8 de septiembre de 2022, ha sido el punto de encuentro para productores, transformadores y comercializadores de patatas de Alemania y del extranjero.

September 15, 2022

NEPG: Climate change will reduce the total potato production in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany by 7 to 11 % despite an increase in hectares

During its last meeting prior to Potato Europe 2022, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates that global potato production in the NEPG zone (EU-04) will be down by 7 to 11 %.

September 15, 2022

PotatoEurope 2022 confirms its place as international venue for the potato industry

The PotatoEurope trade fair, which took place this week on 7 and 8 September, at the Rittergut Bockerode Estate in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany, has confirmed its role as the international venue for potato.

September 15, 2022

S.V. Agri Signed MOU With Farmers Collectives Of Assam Towards Localised Value Chain Development

Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Private Limited has signed MOU with farmers collectives which are supported under the World Bank and Govt of Assam seeded project for rural transformation named APART.

September 14, 2022

España: Menos patatas en Álava por culpa del calor

No siempre el calor es bueno para determinados cultivos y menos cuando en un año como este la ausencia de lluvias ha inquietado a los productores y ha obligado a gastos suplementarios en bombeo de agua y en cantidad de riegos.

September 14, 2022

McCain Foods expands vegetable appetizer portfolio with Scelta Products acquisition

McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, adding the Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods to its growing family of delicious, prepared vegetable appetizer product offerings.

September 14, 2022

Mark Zuidhof appointed COO of cooperative potato company Agrico

Mark Zuidhof will be appointed COO of Agrico as of 16 September. Together with current director Jan van Hoogen (CEO), he will form the Statutory Board of Agrico. Jan van Hoogen will step down as director as of 1 January 2024.

September 14, 2022

Is potato your business? Plan and register for Interpom 2022: November 27-29 in Kortrijk Xpo, Belgium

This year, INTERPOM, the leading trade fair for the entire potato chain, will be held on 27, 28 and 29 November 2022 in Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium).

Scott Automation introduces innovative technologies for the packaging industry at Empack Ghent 2022.

September 14, 2022

Scott Automation introduces end-of-line or multi-line palletizer Pal 4.0 at Empack Ghent

Scott Automation introduces innovative technologies for the packaging industry at Empack Ghent 2022, including their latest end-of-line and multiline palletising system Pal 4.0.

September 14, 2022

Key Technology Introduces Sort-to-Grade with Artificial Intelligence

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces AI-driven Sort-to-Grade® (STG) at Pack Expo booth S-3547. Advanced AI algorithms allow STG for potato strips to digitally resolve clumps.

September 14, 2022

Peak of the Market Announces Sales Team Changes

Peak of the Market is pleased to announce important changes to their Sales team. Dave Whitmore is adjusting his attention to provide leadership and direction for the overall business and has assumed the role of Vice President Product & Business Development.

September 12, 2022

Lamb Weston Holdings Announces USD 240 Million Capital Investment in New French Fry Processing Line in Argentina

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today an expansion of french fry processing capacity in Argentina with the planned construction of a new manufacturing facility in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires.

September 12, 2022

Sas Bernard, a well-known french potato grower, renews its trust in TOMRA Food by choosing the TOMRA 3A

The Bernard SME employs 35 people and is almost one hundred years old. It is located in Gomiécourt, 30 minutes from the Arras train station, in the Hautsde-France region on the vast plains of the Artois.

September 12, 2022

DanRoots and Newtec: A collaboration for accurate and efficient weighing and packing of a new organic snack carrot variant

DanRoots selected Newtec's weighing and packing solution to optimize production sustainably. Newtec’s innovative weighing solutions offer reliability and efficiency of production for customers in the food industry.

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Seed potato business is taking root in Haryana, India

Europlant celebrated its 30th anniversary at Potato Europe

Mercadona cambia la receta de la tortilla de patatas

Kenya: USD 1 million program set to benefit potato farmers

Satisfacción con los resultados de la PotatoEurope 2022

NEPG: Climate change will reduce the total potato production in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany by 7 to 11 % despite an increase in hectares

PotatoEurope 2022 confirms its place as international venue for the potato industry

S.V. Agri Signed MOU With Farmers Collectives Of Assam Towards Localised Value Chain Development

España: Menos patatas en Álava por culpa del calor

McCain Foods expands vegetable appetizer portfolio with Scelta Products acquisition

Mark Zuidhof appointed COO of cooperative potato company Agrico

Is potato your business? Plan and register for Interpom 2022: November 27-29 in Kortrijk Xpo, Belgium

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