Research

February 14, 2012

Wisconsin chip potato research

UW-Madison scientists collaborate with the Wisconsin Potato &Vegetable Growers Association in a continual effort to improve the state's chipping potatoes.

February 10, 2012

Belgapom notering blijft € 40,00/ton

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...

February 10, 2012

Andy Jensen Named Pacific Northwest Potato Regional Research Director

The three Pacific Northwest Potato Commissions, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), the Oregon Potato Commission (OPC) and the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) have entered into an agreement to hire a Pacific Northwest Potato Regional Research ...

February 09, 2012

Formit and Ekko develop next generation Combi and Knife peeler

Two equipment manufacturers from Northern Europe, FORMIT and EKKO have decided to cooperate to create the next generation of combined abrasive and knife peeler.

Kris Peeters announcing responsibly fresh

February 08, 2012

Flemish minister president unveils collective sustainability quality label: Responsibly Fresh

Sustainability is hot – a subject that is topical today and bound to remain so in the future. The Belgian fresh fruit and vegetable sector has accordingly charted a future-oriented sustainability plan.

February 08, 2012

Gregg Halverson of Black Gold Farms receives 2012 top producer of the year award

The Top Producer Seminar annually features the Top Producer of the Year award. This year, Gregg Halverson of Black Gold Farms, a 20,000-acre potato operation based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, won the prestigious honor. Other outstanding producers who...

February 08, 2012

Fruit Logistica 2012: The global fresh produce trade meets in Berlin

With a complete market overview of international fresh produce business logistics, the 20th edition of FRUIT LOGISTICA highlights the event's status as the industry's leading trade fair.

February 06, 2012

Potatoes South Australia appoints CEO

Potatoes South Australia has appointed a leading industry stalwart as its inaugural chief executive officer. Jonathan Eccles started this week in the new role of CEO of Potatoes South Australia. Mr Eccles was previously the CEO of Australian Banana Gr...

February 06, 2012

Breeders Trust wins arbitration case illegal trade in undersized propagating material to Germany

Breeders Trust has been vindicated in an arbitration case against a Dutch seed potato grower who has been shown to have illegally sold undersized potatoes as propagation material to Germany. The case is of importance because this verdict is unique in t...

February 03, 2012

British seed potato producers gear up for Fruit Logistica

After a busy export season in 2011, the British seed potato industry is set to reach new heights in 2012 by expanding existing and new markets.

February 02, 2012

Potatoes may offer blood pressure benefits

Purple potatoes that contain high levels of antioxidants could help to lower blood pressure in people with obesity, according to new research.

February 02, 2012

US growers updated about long-range industry plans

Chris Voigt updated growers about long-range planning in the potato industry, research programs and government regulations during the annual Washington-Oregon Potato Conference.

February 01, 2012

Seed certification database to be showcased at World Potato Congress

Scottish seed producers will soon be able to view seed certification data in real time from 2012, thanks to the latest online roll out of Scotland’s certification scheme. At the event, Dr John Kerr of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA...

January 31, 2012

Survey: Potatoes the secret to a woman's heart this Valentine's

Want to know the real way to a woman's heart this Valentine's Day? Look no further than the humble potato.

January 30, 2012

US growers to stand up for potatoes on Capitol Hill

Potato growers from across the country will descend upon the nation's capital as part of the National Potato Council’s (NPC) annual Potato D.C. Fly-In.

January 29, 2012

LEI: Nederlands aandeel in wereldhandel pootaardappelen 60%

Nederlandse bedrijven in uitgangsmaterialen - zaden, pootgoed en jonge planten voor de land- en tuinbouw- behoren qua omzet, handel en innovatie tot de top van de wereld. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van het LEI. Veel van de grootste producenten in uitgang...

January 29, 2012

Belgapom notering zakt naar € 40,00 per ton

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...

January 29, 2012

Prijsinformatiesysteem voor Vlaamse aardappelmarkt

Landbouworganisaties ABS en Boerenbond werken samen met PCA aan een prijsinformatiesysteem voor aardappelen. "Akkerbouwers zullen kunnen meedelen hoeveel aardappelen zij leveren, op welk tijdstip en aan welke prijs", verklaart Guy Depraetere,...