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Full Snack Food Line Demonstration at SNAXPO by tna
March 09, 2016

Full Snack Food Line Demonstration at SNAXPO by tna

At SNAXPO, processing and packaging solutions provider, tna will demonstrate its complete solutions for the snack industry, using the all-new tna innovation station - a fully interactive experience.
East Africa Potato Knowledge Portal established as part of Spirit Project
March 08, 2016

East Africa Potato Knowledge Portal created to strengthen the innovative capacity of local potato value chain

You can now join the East Africa Potato Value Chain Knowledge Sharing Portal, which aims to address the scientific and technological divide in the field of agricultural value-chain innovations by enabling East African research organizations to create, update and use scientific knowledge and technological innovations.
AHDB Potatoes turns to top food bloggers to boost consumption
March 08, 2016

AHDB Potatoes turns to top food bloggers to boost consumption

“Harnessing the power of leading bloggers and vloggers, as well as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube channels will enable us [AHDB Potatoes] to reach more consumers and engage with them on a more regular and impactful basis. As research shows, this is clearly the way forward.”
West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty
March 06, 2016

West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty

Potato growers say the West Australian industry has 'collapsed' amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balancing PNB responsibilities and Potato Farming
March 06, 2016

Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balances PNB responsibilities with Potato Farming

New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.
Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia
March 01, 2016

Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia

Australian Researchers are working closely with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the highly destructive Tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways.
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Tomorrow's Leaders Trained at 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute
March 01, 2016

Tomorrow's Leaders Trained at 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute

From February 17-24, Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) participants traveled from potato growing regions across the United States to attend eight days of industry training and professional development.
East African drone pilot project started to gather crop data in Tanzania
February 26, 2016

East African drone pilot project started to gather crop data in Tanzania

Researchers from the University of Nairobi, the International Potato Centre (CIP) and others ave started a pilot project in Tanzania, where a drone was able to pinpoint 14 different varieties of sweet potatoes in Ukiriguru Research Institute in Mwanza.
Molecular Marker for high Calcium trait can help breeding better potato varietes
February 24, 2016

Molecular Marker for high Calcium trait can help breeding better potato varieties

Researchers discovered that in a wild variety of potato (Solanum Microdontum) Calcium levels are about seven times higher than in a regular potato. They developed a molecular marker to facilitate the transfer of the high Calcium trait to newly bred potato varieties.
World Potato Congress Welcomes New Directors and International Advisor
February 18, 2016

World Potato Congress Welcomes New Directors and International Advisor

World Potato Congress Inc. announced today appointments to the WPC Board of Directors and International Advisory Committee.
Study: Best Hope for Potassium and Fiber Missing in Children's Diets is the One Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potatoes
February 17, 2016

Best Hope for Potassium & Fiber Missing in Kids Diets is the Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potato

U.S. children are not consuming enough vegetables, resulting in an inadequate intake of key nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, which are important for growth, development and overall health.
Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research an Demonstration
February 17, 2016

Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research and Demonstration

In the United Kingdom, AHDB Potatoes has announced that it is searching for the first farmer host for its new Scottish Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm.
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February 15, 2016

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In response to market demand, ILAPAK has enlarged its offering beyond its core flow wrapping and bagging capabilities to provide turn-key solutions that span feeding through to final packaging.
Prince Edward Island Potatoes Celebrates Potato Lovers Month with Spudtastic Sweepstakes!
February 11, 2016

Prince Edward Island Potatoes Celebrates Potato Lovers Month with Spudtastic Sweepstakes!

February is Potato Lovers Month in Canada, and Prince Edward Island potato growers are celebrating by offering consumers a chance to win a potato-packed trip to Prince Edward Island!
Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer Read more: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/76082/20160202/chinese-scientists-found-tech-convert-potato-water-discharge-fertilizer.htm#ixzz3zneS8fmG
February 10, 2016

Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer

Potato is a basic food in China. However, the protein-rich water discharge from starch processors has been pointed out as a cause of river and lake pollution.
Research in Australia to help potato growers and industry
February 03, 2016

Research in Australia to help potato growers and industry

The impact of drought and water quality on Australian potatoes could be significantly reduced by a new research project from Potatoes South Australia and Landmark Australia.
VLAM at Fruit Logistica
February 03, 2016

VLAM at Fruit Logistica

25 suppliers of Belgian potatoes, fruits, vegetables and fruit trees welcome you in Berlin at the VLAM booth at Fruit Logistica.
EUROPLANT at Fruit Logistica 2016: Focus on diversity and high quality standards
January 29, 2016

EUROPLANT at Fruit Logistica 2016: Focus on diversity and high quality standards

EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH,presents its wide variety of seed potatoes - including the Venezia, Madeira and Georgina varieties - at Fruit Logistica 2016

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