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Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes
May 28, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes

Humble potatoes are a rich source not only of dietary carbohydrates for humans, but also of starches for numerous industrial applications. Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are learning how to alter the ratio of potatoes’
Hen of the Woods Kettle Chips Unveils Colorful New Branding
May 26, 2022

Hen of the Woods Kettle Chips Unveils Colorful New Branding

Snack company Hen of the Woods is pleased to announce a package redesign for their ever-popular line of kettle cooked potato chips. Enlisting the talent of long-time branding collaborators and fellow Cincinnatians Holotype, the new-look features an eye-catching updated logo
Ministers McConalogue and Hackett announce EUR 3 million investment scheme for the Seed Potato Sector
May 26, 2022

EUR 3 million government support for the Irish Seed Potato Sector

Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, following a meeting of cabinet, announced his intention to launch EUR 3 million (about USD 3,2) scheme of investment aid for the seed potato sector in Ireland.
Wholesale fresh produce from the heartland of horticultural production in Ireland.
May 26, 2022

Potatoes from the heartland of horticultural production in Ireland

Situated in the rural landscape of North County Dublin, the heartland of Irish horticultural production, Sam Dennigan and Company UC was founded in 1976 by Samuel Laurence Dennigan who originally began trading in seed and ware potatoes.
Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States.
May 25, 2022

Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States

The National Confederation of Potato Producers of the Mexican Republic (Conpapa) ruled against the importation of fresh potatoes from the United States, due to its 'high risk of containing quarantine pests'.
Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
May 25, 2022

Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas

According to the French Potato Interprofessional (CNIPT), the harvest of the early varieties in France is progressing smoothly despite the difficult conditions caused by the lack of water in recent weeks.
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Granada, España: Prohíben regar cultivos de patatas con aguas procedentes del río Velillos afectadas por una bacteria en Moclín.
May 25, 2022

Granada, España: Prohíben regar cultivos de patatas con aguas procedentes del río Velillos afectadas por una bacteria en Moclín

La Dirección General de la Producción Agrícola y Ganadera de la Junta ha detectado un brote de bacteria 'Ralstonia solanacearum' en las aguas superficiales del río Velillos, en Moclín, Granada.
Potato Chip Lovers Rejoice With the New Utz Grillo's Classic Dill Pickle and Crave-worthy Utz Cheddar Cheese Balls Flavored Potato Chips!
May 25, 2022

Utz launches new potato chips flavors: Grillo's Classic Dill Pickle and Cheddar Cheese Balls Flavored Potato Chips

Utz Brands, Inc. is excited to announce two NEW exciting limited-time-only potato chips offerings! Kicking things off is an exciting partnership with Grillo's Pickles creating Classic Dill Pickle flavored potato chips!
Potato farmers from Cyprus will take action if government does not support them
May 24, 2022

Potato farmers from Cyprus will take action if government does not support them

Following the rise in prices that has been at the centre of disputes and protests all over Cyprus in recent weeks, potato farmers said on Thursday they will also take action if the government does not intervene to support them.
Successful line upgrade at Kanaan Chips.
May 24, 2022

Successful line upgrade at Kanaan Chips

Kanaan is Croatia's largest snack products manufacturer, producing hand cooked chips, popcorn, corn flips, rice snack, popcorn snack as well as potato chips. The company has been established in 1990.
Royal Avebe positive about the potato season: starch percentage at an average of 20.6 percent
May 24, 2022

Royal Avebe positive about the potato season: starch percentage at an average of 20.6 percent

On Thursday, the 12th of May, Royal Avebe processed the last potatoes of the potato season; a season that completely went to plan. The quality of the potatoes is good with an average starch percentage of 20.6 percent.
Sérgio Margaço, Director de Intersur Portugal.
May 24, 2022

Grupo Intersur crea Intersur Portugal LDA

Grupo Intersur: 'Nuestro proyecto en Portugal nos permitirá desarrollar políticas de producción comunes y de continuidad entre España, Francia y Portugal'
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The highest cold store in the Benelux is being built in Tilburg, with space for 42,000 pallets of fries.
May 24, 2022

The highest cold store in the Benelux is being built in Tilburg, with space for 42,000 pallets of fries

It attracts quite a bit of attention, the dizzying weaving of steel, which now rises high above the other business premises on Vossenberg (Tilburg, The Netherlands).
En los últimos días, el valor de la papá empezó a disminuir en Colombia.
May 24, 2022

Colombia: Luego de una tendencia alcista, el Precio de la Papa sorpresivamente comienza a descender

Según reportaron las centrales de abastos, la recuperación de los cultivos ha disminuido el costo de la papa en Colombia; otros alimentos como el limón, el plátano y la arveja también están más baratos.
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May 24, 2022

Guatemala: 'El Tour de la papa', un emprendimiento de jóvenes mam en Quetzaltenango

Un grupo de jóvenes crearon el 'Tour Chiquirichapa' para promover los atractivos turísticos y el 'Tour de la papa' para que el visitante conozca la producción y su degustación en distintos platillos.
World Potato Congress 2022: Team behind HarvestEye continue to showcase crop insights innovation
May 24, 2022

World Potato Congress 2022: Team behind HarvestEye continue to showcase crop insights innovation

Harvesteye - a machine-learning driven crop insights tool - is heading to the World Potato Congress at the end of May, as it continues to showcase on the global agricultural stage the actionable insights it places in the hands of growers.
Just in time for summer, Tasteful Selections releases two new microwave-ready potato trays
May 23, 2022

Just in time for summer, Tasteful Selections releases two new microwave-ready potato trays

Grilling is a highlight of summer. From brats, burgers and steak to fish, chicken or pork chops—America is grilling! And Tasteful Selections is ready to help consumers enjoy fresh potatoes all summer long.
Government of Madhya Pradesh is committed to provide certified seed to potato farmers on time, receive license for 'Aeroponic Method for Virus-free Potato Seed Production'
May 22, 2022

Government of Madhya Pradesh committed to provide certified seed to potato farmers

Agrinnovate India Ltd., the commercial wing of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi granted the License to the Department of Horticulture & Food Processing, Government of Madhya Pradesh

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