Potato News

June 02, 2010

Europatat wants the voice of the European potato trade sector to be better heard in Brussels

During the Europatat congress workshop the unique British integrated potato supply chain has been presented. The role of the scientific world, the seed and ware producers and the packing stations was illustrated by Prof. I. Crute, D. Walker and A. Gibs...
 Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
June 02, 2010

HPMC in batter helps make crispier, healthier fried products

Adding the hydrocolloid HPMC to a batter can reduce the uptake of oil during frying and enhance the ‘crunch’ on eating the crispy crust, says new data from Europe. Scientists from TI Food and Nutrition, Spain’s CSIC, and TNO Quality of Life examined th...
June 02, 2010

ARS Scientists Clarify Origins of Potato Germplasm Neo-Tuberosum

A recent study conducted by scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and cooperators shows the potato germplasm Neo-Tuberosum
 Largho Foods brands on sign at the factory
June 02, 2010

Largo Foods takes on extra workers

Largo Foods in Ashbourne (Ireland) has taken on a further 36 workers at its Kilbrew plant and expects to create up to another 80 jobs by next summer with its new 'Tayto Fun Park'.The manufacturers of Tayto and Hunky Dory crisps have reported an 11 per ...
June 02, 2010

Científicos aclaran los orígenes del germoplasma de Neo-tuberosum de la papa

Un estudio reciente realizado por científicos del Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS) y sus colaboradores mostró que el germoplasma de Neo-tuberosum de la papa.
 Peach
June 02, 2010

Chlorogenic acid induces death of breast cancer cells

The Texas A&M University published research that breast cancer cells died after treatments with peach and plum extracts. The researchers identified chlorogenic acid and neochlorogenic acid as the components responsible for killing the cancer cells...
 PEI Potato board
June 02, 2010

Cavendish Farms fighting rule requiring contract before potato planting

Irving-owned Cavendish Farms is making arguments before a tribunal in the hopes of overturning an order that would force it to sign contracts with farmers before planting season. In 2008 and 2009, farmers were frustrated by delays from the company th...
June 02, 2010

Dutch potatoes a headache for Tunisian farmers

The humble Dutch potato is at the centre of a major row in Tunisia as farmers say potatoes imported from the Netherlands are so cheap that local production is being undermined.   Mustafa Ben Jamaila from the Tunisian Potato Producer's League complains ...
June 01, 2010

Procesamiento mínimo de tubérculos no comerciales de papa (en Brasil)

Los productos mínimamente procesados de materias primas vegetales san hechos con el mínimo posible de daño a las células. El procesamiento mínimo de tubérculos de papa incluye la sanitización, pelamiento, fraccionamiento y acondicionamiento hasta el ...
June 01, 2010

Bluebird Foods recalls potato chips due to undeclared allergens

Bluebird Light Plus Sea Salt Potato Chips (150g bags) displaying Best Before date 25 August 2010 should not be consumed due to the presence of undeclared allergens – milk, soy and gluten.   There have been no reports of illness, however any person conc...
 JBT Foodtech
June 01, 2010

Ask the expert: Process improvement in frying and filtration

Processing methods, in addition to equipment design and line configuration, are factors that influence energy usage, throughput and the overall quality of an end product.
 Agrico website
June 01, 2010

Agrico launches new website

Agrico has launched a new website as part of a renewed communication concept. The new Agrico website gives the potato cooperative a better platform from to communicate with a wide range of ‘information consumers’. Secure portals also allow Agrico to sh...

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