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Potato Production of Harvest 2017 in North-western Europe adjusted upwards
November 04, 2017

Estimates Potato Production North-western Europe Harvest 2017 adjusted upwards

Although the full harvest is not in the stores yet, the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates the actual harvest at 28.9 million tons for the 5 countries. This is more than the estimate of last September.
Jordan lifts ban on potato imports from Egypt
November 01, 2017

Jordan lifts ban on potato imports from Egypt

Jordan has lifted its ban on the import of Egyptian potatoes, according to the Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
Production of potatoes for consumption in the Netherlands up 27 percent, exceeds 4 million tonnes
October 31, 2017

Potato Production (food) in the Netherlands up 27 percent, exceeds 4 million tonnes

Earlier today Statistics Netherlands (CBS) published its latest update of the potato harvest of 2017 in the Netherlands. Total production of potatoes for consumption for the first time since 2000 exceeded 4 million tonnes, an increase of 27 percent compared to 2016!
New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade
October 29, 2017

New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade

The price of potatoes in New Zealand has almost doubled in the last 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand.
10,000 tonnes of potatoes blocked from entry into Jordan
October 25, 2017

10,000 tonnes of potatoes blocked from entry into Jordan

The Jordan Ministry of Agriculture on Sunday said that a shipment at the Aqaba Port, Jordan, carrying 10,000 tonnes of potatoes allegedly infested with potato cyst nematodes, will not be allowed into the country.
Tasmanian potato growers
October 25, 2017

Tasmanian potato growers step up potato psyllid surveillance

In Tasmania, Australia, surveillance programs for the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) are being ramped up as growers try to delay any incursion of the pest for as long as possible.
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Potato Business post-Brexit a key focus during the BP2017 Seminars
October 22, 2017

Potato Business post-Brexit a key focus during the BP2017 Seminars

One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme and the approaching Brexit is of course a topic that must be front and center at an event in the United Kingdom.
Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is up compared to last year.
October 18, 2017

Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year

August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.
Myanmar Chip Processors Prefer Chipping Potatoes from the United States
October 12, 2017

Myanmar Chip Processors Prefer Chipping Potatoes from the United States

Potatoes USA has distributed chip-stock potatoes to four local potato chip manufacturers in Myanmar to conduct product trials.
Potato Growers Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency
October 10, 2017

Potato Growers Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency

Georgia is reducing its dependency on potato imports as this year local farmers harvested enough to meet the needs of the local market.
Potato breeder HZPC books record turnover and gross profit
October 06, 2017

Potato breeder HZPC books record turnover and gross profit

HZPC, world leader in potato breeding, announced during the shareholders’ meeting on 5 October that a consolidated net turnover of €318.5 million has been determined for the financial year 2016/17. The gross profit is €59.3 million and the net result is €8.5 million.
New french fry manufacturer in India Amul sets up shop near competition in Gujarat
September 30, 2017

Indian Dairy Coop GCMMF (Amul) enters french fry market and promises Gujarat farmers better prices

In India, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is starting the production of frozen French Fries in October of this year. They have set up shop in North Gujarat, close to McCain Foods India and Hyfun Frozen Foods
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September 30, 2017

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Potato Production United States 2016: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'
September 19, 2017

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Potato Production North-western-Europe up 13.5 percent compared to last year
September 18, 2017

Potato Production North-western Europe up 13.5 percent compared to last year

For the current European potato harvest, the North-western-European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimate the total potato production at 27.9 million tons for the five NEPG countries (Belgium, Germany, France, The Netherlands and Great Britain). This is up 13.5 percent compared to last season.
Dutch Potato Industry introduces national potato quotation: potatoNL. National potato Price
September 17, 2017

Dutch Potato Industry introduces a national potato quotation: potatoNL

The Dutch Potato Industry is introducing PotatoNL, a national potato quotation. The first PotatoNL national potato quotation will start on 14 November 2017
Aardappelproduktie Noord-west Europa 13.5 procent hoger dan vorig jaar
September 17, 2017

Aardappelproduktie Noord-west Europa 13.5 procent hoger dan vorig jaar

Op basis van proefrooiingen en praktijkresultaten verwacht de NEPG een totale oogst van 27,9 miljoen ton aan consumptieaardappelen in Noord-west Europa. Dat is 13,5% hoger dan vorig jaar.
Japan to resume potato Imports from Idaho after 11 years
September 13, 2017

Japan to resume potato Imports from Idaho after 11 years

The Japanese government lifted on Tuesday an import ban on potatoes grown in Idaho, the largest U.S. potato producer, for the first time in 11 years after confirming a lowered risk of pest invasion, sources familiar with the matter said.

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