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Las patatas Princesa Amandine llegan al mercado ibérico
December 09, 2019

Las patatas Princesa Amandine llegan al mercado ibérico

La nueva marca de patatas Princesa Amandine Ibérica, que se mostró en la pasada edición de Fruit Attraction, se implanta en España y Portugal de la mano de cuatro empresas: Ibérica de Patatas , Zamorano, Udapa y la portuguesa Campotec.
Patatas Meléndez inaugura un puesto propio en Mercamadrid
December 09, 2019

Patatas Meléndez inaugura un puesto propio en Mercamadrid

Patatas Meléndez, la empresa vallisoletana líder en producción de patata fresca en España, ha inaugurado hoy su presencia en el mercado central de Frutas y Hortalizas en Mercamadrid, con un puesto situados en la nave E del mercado mayorista de la capital.
Las lluvias en España retrasan la cosecha de patatas tardanas en Mallorca
December 09, 2019

Las lluvias en España retrasan la cosecha de patatas tardanas en Mallorca

Las lluvias registradas el miércoles 4 de diciembre en el municipio mallorquín de Sa Pobla han inundado parte de las plantaciones de patatas tardanas que estaban a punto para ser recolectadas, lo que implicará un retraso en la cosecha de esta variedad.
Givaudan doubles flavour production capacity in China
December 06, 2019

Givaudan doubles flavour production capacity in China

Givaudan, the world’s leading flavour and fragrances company, recently officially inaugurated a new extension to its Nantong, China manufacturing facility
Online tool to detect blackleg disease in potato using DNA testing has widespread application
December 05, 2019

Online tool to detect blackleg disease in potato using DNA testing has widespread application

Scientists have developed a user-friendly online tool called Uniqprimer, which quickly and automatically designs species-specific DNA tags (also known as primers) for detecting pathogens such as Dickeya dianthicola using DNA testing.
Japan's Upper House Approves Historic U.S.- Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade
December 04, 2019

Japan's Upper House Approves Historic U.S.- Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade

The National Potato Council cheered the passage of the U.S.- Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade by Japan’s Upper House.
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October registered the first monthly increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index since May 2019
December 04, 2019

October registered the first monthly increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index since May 2019

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 172.7 points in October 2019, up 1.7 percent (3 points) from September and 6.0 percent higher than in the corresponding period last year.
Simplot strengthens agricultural retail presence with acquisition of Pinnacle Agriculture
December 03, 2019

Simplot strengthens agricultural retail presence with acquisition of Pinnacle Agriculture

The combined complementary footprint of Simplot Grower Solutions and Pinnacle stores will grow to more than 200 locations across North America.
Albert Bartlett Buys Stake in Frozen Food Brand
December 03, 2019

Albert Bartlett Buys 40% Stake in Frozen Food Brand Kiddyum

Manchester-based frozen food brand for children Kiddyum has sold a 40% stake to Albert Bartlett, a grower and packer of potatoes reports BusinessLive.
Northern Europe installation bolsters Fabcon’s growth plans
December 03, 2019

Fabcon installs high capacity batch fryers for potato chips manufacturer KiMs

One of the snack industry’s leading food process equipment manufacturers has increased its presence in northern Europe by supplying a new production system for a Scandinavian snack giant.
Scotts Precision Manufacturing to Celebrate Best of British at Lamma 2020
December 03, 2019

Scotts Precision Manufacturing to Celebrate Best of British at Lamma 2020

A Union Jack branded six-bed Trinity Topper is to take centre stage on Scotts Precision Manufacturing's stand at LAMMA 2020 as the company celebrates the best of British. custom livery to the
The European Parliament declares climate emergency
December 03, 2019

The European Parliament declares climate emergency

EU should commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the UN Conference, says Parliament.
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Clinical trial to focus on benefits of potato based resistant starch for healthy kidneys
December 03, 2019

Clinical trial to focus on benefits of potato based resistant starch for healthy kidneys

A study initiated at the University of Manitoba will look into the potential benefits of the consumption of (potato-based) resistant starch on renal (kidneys) health
Extreme weather hits potato processors in the UK for the second year in a row
December 02, 2019

Extreme weather hits potato processors in the UK for the second year in a row

Potato processors in the United Kingdom and their growers express again extreme concern about the potato supply, due to wet weather and potato varieties grown for processing in particular affected.
Pepsico expands Better-For-You snacks portfolio by acquisition of BFY Brands
December 02, 2019

Pepsico expands Better-For-You snacks portfolio by acquisition of BFY Brands

BFY Brands, Inc., the snack company which makes PopCorners® and other better-for-you snacks, and Permira, the global private equity firm, today announced that BFY has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP)
La polilla de la patata se extiende ya a tres parroquias Españolas: de Carballo y A Laracha
December 02, 2019

La polilla de la patata se extiende ya a tres parroquias Españolas: de Carballo y A Laracha

La Consellería de Medio Rural anunció ayer la próxima publicación en el Diario Oficial de Galicia de la declaración por la que las parroquias de Lendo y Caión, en A Laracha, y Noicela, en Carballo.
Nuevos hábitos de consumo en España revolucionan el sector de la patata
December 02, 2019

Nuevos hábitos de consumo en España revolucionan el sector de la patata

Los nuevos hábitos de consumo están brindando al sector de la patata inéditas oportunidades para poner en valor este producto, que a pesar de ser considerado un básico en la cesta de la compra, puede todavía reinventarse.
Farmers fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes stuck in saturated fields.
November 28, 2019

Farmers in Jersey fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes stuck in saturated fields.

Farmers in Jersey fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes which are stuck in the ground after the relentless wet weather turned the Island’s fields into unworkable ‘bogs’.

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