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María Gómez, joven universitaria intibucana

December 05, 2022

Honduras: Joven universitaria sigue legado ancestral del cultivo de la papa

María Gómez, es la joven universitaria intibucana de 20 años de edad; un ejemplo de su generación para los que no estudian y abandonan el campo.

December 05, 2022

Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

When we think of healthy vegetables, we don't think of potatoes, but we should. Potatoes have developed a reputation for causing weight gain and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests they do not.

December 04, 2022

Patatas Meléndez: Qué mueve al comprador actual de productos frescos

Según los datos del informe ‘El comprador de productos frescos’, elaborado por AECOC Shopperview en colaboración con Meléndez X Frescos, el 79% de los consumidores sitúa el aspecto como el motivo más importante para la compra.

December 04, 2022

Turning potato chips climate friendly in Argentina

Yara has signed a memorandum of understanding with El Parque Papas to deliver green fertilizer in 2023. Famous racing car champion turned farmer, Mr. Walter Hernández, met with Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of Yara

December 04, 2022

After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. is closing

It’s an end to an era for one Maui snack business. After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. will be closing up shop on Dec. 15. The store is currently located at 295 Lalo St. in Kahului on Maui and only has a few more weeks

December 03, 2022

US Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.8% but decreased in volume sales by 2.1% from July - September 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a small decrease in volume sales.

RNA-based biopesticide technology delivers 98% mortality of Colorado potato beetle in independent test

December 03, 2022

Renaissance BioScience Corp adds Senior Executive Expertise to Push Commercialization of its RNA Production and Oral Delivery Platform Technology

Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leader in bioengineering for the global agriculture and food industries, has retained the services of S. Brad Griffith to assist Renaissance in commercializing its RNA production

McCain sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant

December 02, 2022

Potato processor McCain Foods sets decarbonisation milestone in Timaru plant (New Zealand)

Timaru’s McCain vegetable processing factory in New Zealand is now producing french fries using a boiler system powered by woodchips instead of coal, seeking to minimise waste by 20 per cent.

November 26, 2022

España: Udapa cosecha un 30 porciento menos de patata en Álava pero de excelente calidad

El calor y la sequía de este año han provocado la merma en los rendimientos pero han favorecido la sanidad del cultivo.

Offering faster prospects for growers in uncertain times

November 25, 2022

Offering faster prospects for potato growers in uncertain times

Now that growers and managers can meet again in person, serious concerns are being shared by AVEBE Potato growers. That is the conclusion of Members’ Council member Annelous Groenwold and Agro Director Arjan de Rooij.

Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regen Ag

November 25, 2022

Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regenerative Agriculture

Alyre Poitras is a McCain Foods potato grower in Saint-André, New Brunswick, Canada. He shares his experience with regenerative agriculture and the changes in potato cultivation over time

November 24, 2022

Food Systems in the spotlight at COP27 climate action negotiations

For the first time, food and agriculture systems have taken center stage in the global climate negotiations. COP27 has advanced the global recognition of food and agriculture as both a climate culprit and solution.

Fluvius brings extra power to fast-growing Agristo Wielsbeke

November 24, 2022

More electrical power for fast-growing potato processor Agristo Wielsbeke

In recent weeks, power network company Fluvius has carried out important construction works near the West Flemish producer of potato products Agristo in Wielsbeke.

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Frites Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

November 24, 2022

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

Lamb Weston is launching a new potato product in the Netherlands and Belgium in collaboration with Sergio Herman: Atelier-Frites . The product is intended for chefs who want to serve french fries of the same high quality as their meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.

November 24, 2022

Local seed potato research promising in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Potato Micro-propagation Association (ZPMA) has spearheaded the resuscitation of seed potato production since this stalled around 2008. The current mandate is to substitute imported seed potato.

Klimanager energy management software and Self-Consumption

November 23, 2022

Storing energy in your potato storage: KLIM'TOP Klimanager energy management software optimizes for Self-Consumption

KLIM’TOP Controls manufactures, sells and installs cooling units and ventilation systems for the farm industry, and more precisely for long-term storage root vegetables such as potatoes.

November 21, 2022

Kerry Introduces Acryleast Pro - Next-generation acrylamide - reducing yeast now even more effective

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has announced that it had released Acryleast™ Pro, the advanced iteration of the company’s signature acrylamide-reducing non-GMO (non-genetically modified) yeast, Acryleast™.

November 19, 2022

In the Netherlands, 7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range

In the Netherlands, 31 parties in the table potato chain sign a covenant in which they commit to switch completely to organic robust potato varieties, including 7 supermarkets.