Research

March 26, 2012

Why Ireland needs to test GM potatoes

A major new European Union study is set to examine the effects of growing genetically modified, blight-resistant potato plants on biodiversity and the environment in agricultural ecosystems.

March 25, 2012

United States Potato Board Elects New Leadership

The United States Potato Board (USPB) grower membership elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting held in Colorado Springs, CO, March 15-16. The following sections list the leadership for the coming year. The USPB Executive Committee, front...

March 25, 2012

Kiremko's global potato industry solutions

Food Processing Equipment manufacturer Kiremko has been rather busy in 2011, continuing the growth and success the company enjoyed in recent years. Below, Kiremko presents you a range of their 2011 projects that have a special story behind it.

March 24, 2012

El Consorcio Tecnológico de la Papa de Ecuador lanza su sitio web

El Consorcio Tecnológico de la Papa de Ecuador (CTPE) fue creado para estimular, promover y coordinar con el proyecto producción de semillas de papa para la agroindustria, el desarrollo de las tecnologías de producción de papa, integrados en un consorc...

March 23, 2012

US: Processing crop potatoes influencing fresh market

Jerry Wright, chief executive officer of the United Potato Growers of America, has a message to potato growers going into the 2012-13 season: Proceed with caution.

March 23, 2012

Exclusive new WPC2012 sponsorship deals created

Exceptional demand for prime sponsorship opportunities at World Potato Congress 2012 (WPC2012) has led to a few very special exclusive packages being created for those who don’t want to miss this unique opportunity.

March 22, 2012

Odenberg shows sorters, peeling systems and more at Anuga Foodtec

Food sorting, peeling and process analytics system manufacturer ODENBERG will exhibit its industry leading systems at Cologne’s Anuga FoodTec 2012 this month.

March 20, 2012

Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist at North Dakota State University

Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist - The Extension Potato Agronomist position vacated by Nick David in January 2011 has been filled! Idaho native Andrew "Andy"Robinson has been hired. He has a Masters Degree in Agronomy and...

March 20, 2012

Expansion PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) facilitates disease testing

The PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) has expanded their facility in the West Royalty Industrial Park to offer local potato farmers more efficient disease testing, thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments and industry partners.

March 20, 2012

Top international researchers to attend World Potato Congress 2012

World Potato Congress has become an important diary date and many of the potato industry’s leading international researchers have already registered to attend. In addition, the Fifth Potato Virus ‘Y’ (PVY-wide) workshop and a meeting of United Nations...

March 20, 2012

State of the Snack Food Industry Report Presented at SNAXPO

The rocky road to economic recovery is paved with opportunity, but navigating that road is complex, as nearly one-quarter of consumers struggle to make ends meet. Still, snack frequency is up, and snacks are playing an important role in both wellness-...

March 20, 2012

Scott Smith (Shearer's Food) Chairman Snack Food Association

Scott Smith, Shearer's Food, Inc., accepted the SFA Chairman's gavel Sunday from outgoing Chairman of the Board Matt Colford, Old Dutch Foods, Inc., who has served in that position since March 2011. Colford said that as he leaves his post, the Snack ...

March 19, 2012

School menu success gives potatoes another chance at WIC

The National Potato Council’s successful fight to return potatoes to school menu guidelines in the US was a victory for the industry, but executive vice-president and chief executive officer John Keeling isn’t stopping there.

March 19, 2012

tna introduces high speed VFFS bagger at Snaxpo

Leading global packaging solutions supplier, tna introduces the latest in high performance VFFS (vertical form fill seal) bagging at the SNAXPO in Phoenix, AZ. Innovative enhancements to the renowned tna robag® 3ci bagger have produced the tna robag® ...

March 19, 2012

La papa chilena encandila a los productores brasileños

En marzo del año pasado, una delegación de la Asociación Brasilera de Batata (ABBA), integrada por productores, representantes de empresas, académicos e investigadores, viajó a la Región de los Lagos para visitar el Centro Nacional de la Papa en Inia R...

March 18, 2012

SNAXPO 2012 Gets Down to Business

Snack food industry executives from across the United States and 38 countries around the world are in Phoenix, AZ this weekend. They are visiting the Snack Food Association's 2012 SNAXPO exposition and conference, attending educational sessions focusin...

March 18, 2012

Wil Europa onze aardappel wel?

Wageningen UR ontwikkelt een milieuvriendelijke aardappel met resistentiegenen tegen de agressieve aardappelziekte. Het is onduidelijk of de introductie van deze aardappel kans van slagen heeft in het technofobe Europa. Goede kans dat-ie straks in Chin...

March 17, 2012

Belgapom notering zakt naar € 27,50

De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Voor...