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December 11, 2024

España: congreso internacional de la patata

Con un aumento en la producción total durante el 2024, la atención estará puesta sobre todo en la patata de siembra y la calidad.

Patatas Tarsa: Innovando en la producción y distribución de su línea de productos 100% naturales con 'Patata Nueva'

December 11, 2024

España: nuevas formas de vender patatas

Patatas Tarsa fue premiada en la categoría 'Sector Primario' por su enfoque sostenible en la agricultura.

November 26, 2024

México: Congreso Nacional de la Papa

El sector productor de papa en México se posiciona como un ejemplo de resiliencia y organización en el panorama agrícola nacional, en un momento en que el agro enfrenta desafíos significativos.

Avebe and ChainCraft Sign Heads of Agreement to Revolutionize Sustainability with Circular Solutions for Potato Waste in Groningen

November 10, 2024

Royal Avebe and ChainCraft enter strategic collaboration to convert residual potato juice into high value products

ChainCraft, a pioneer in the production of circular chemicals and Royal Avebe, a global leader in potato-based starch and protein innovations, are proud to announce a huge step towards a strategic collaboration by entering into a Heads of Agreement.

OH!TATOES, Fully Baked Idaho Potatoes, Frozen Fresh Baked Idaho Potatoes, Perfect for Home-Cooking.

October 03, 2024

Mart Frozen Foods Opens facility for the production of frozen, fully baked Idaho Potatoes (OH!Tatoes)

Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has cut the ribbon on a USD 65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert for the production of frozen, fully baked Idaho Potatoes (OH!Tatoes).

September 24, 2024

México: congreso nacional de la papa

Será entre el 21 y el 23 de noviembre en Los Mochis, en el estado de Sinaloa. Y tendrá como eje temático principal la sustentabilidad del cultivo.

Fibe Accelerates Sustainable Fashion Possibilities with Investment Funding and Potato Yarn Breakthrough

September 07, 2024

Potato Yarn Breakthrough: Fibe Accelerates Sustainable Fashion Possibilities, creating textile fibre from potato harvest waste

Fibe, a London-based material science company, has developed the world’s first textile fibre from potato harvest waste (stems and leaves), garnering the attention of investors and industry experts alike.

Idahoan® Tapatío® Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes

September 02, 2024

Hot potatoes: Idahoan® Foods releases Tapatío® Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Bacon Cheddar Potato Shreds

Idahoan® Foods introduces two new bold mashed potato products, sure to be your latest snack obsessions!

PoLoPo Adds Potato Protein (Patatin) to Product Lineup

August 29, 2024

Breakthrough: Functional Patatin (Potato Protein) added to Commercial Product Lineup of PoloPo

PoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer has announced it will begin supplying patatin, the native protein in potatoes, to commercial clients following regulatory approval.

July 31, 2024

Argentina: desregularizan registro de fertilizantes

El gobierno ha optado por simplificar los requisitos y procesos administrativos para registrar productos vinculados al agro.

July 18, 2024

España: proyecto para detección temprana de plagas

En Castilla y León se pone en marcha un plan piloto para la detección temprana de enfermedades que puedan afectar cultivos.

July 09, 2024

Colombia: optimización de la producción no cesa

Syngenta ha introducido en el país un fungicida muy prometedor para el tratamiento y protección de los cultivos.

April 09, 2024

España: Princesa Amandine candidata para los premios nacionales de marketing

La variedad, que ha revolucionado lo que se puede hacer en marketing en el sector fresco, obtiene un primer reconocimiento al trabajo de todos los involucrados.

Potato Processor Peka Kroef B.V. Expands Market Dominance with Acquisition of Frespo B.V.

March 18, 2024

Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. strengthens its position in the market of chilled products with the acquisition of Frespo B.V.

Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. entered into a purchase agreement with investment company Nimbus on March 14 2024, regarding the acquisition of potato processor Frespo B.V., the former Aviko site in Cuijk.

March 08, 2024

McCain Foods to sell CelaVita chilled potato business to private investment fund Nimbus

On March 1, 2024, Nimbus entered into a purchase agreement with CelaVita B.V., a member of the McCain Group of companies, to acquire the activities of CelaVita.

Proffesor Lyu Dianqiu directing the research team.

January 24, 2024

China: developments in new technology for virus detection in just 5 minutes

China develops a new method for detecting viruses in potatoes capable of providing results in just 5 minutes.

Rob Sears hopes his bioengineered potato radiation sensors will open the door to future innovations in organic technology. Image courtesy UTIA.

November 29, 2023

UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation

PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.

Wayne Mansfield Mash production manager at Branston

October 19, 2023

UK potato supplier Branston to open state-of-the-art facility for mashed potato spring 2024

United Kingdom potato supplier Branston has announced it is opening a mashed potato facility to produce and supply leading UK supermarkets with the prepared family favourite starting in spring 2024.