Potato News

August 21, 2024

Argentina: tendencias en la producción agroecologica

Entre 70 y 80 mil hectáreas de papa se producen por año en Argentina. De estas un pequeño pero creciente porcentaje es agroecologico.

August 21, 2024

España: cosecha en el sur recompone al sector agricola de Malaga

Tras un periplo comercial con la cebolla, la región de Málaga encuentra un respiro con la cosecha de patatas.

Dr. Nigel Crump, Chairman of Potatoes Australia Ltd., and Sonia Waterson, Executive Officer, officially open the 12th World Potato Congress 2024, greeting guests at the event.

August 19, 2024

Reliving World Potato Congress 2024: A Grand Opening and Culinary Celebration

Potatoes Australia Ltd took great pride in hosting the 12th World Potato Congress 2024. Potatoes Australia Ltd. Chairman Dr. Nigel Crump and Potatoes Australia Ltd. Executive Officer, Sonia Waterson welcomed guests to the event for the official opening.

Technicians at Picketa Systems in Fredericton, New Brunswick, prepare and test equipment used in the LENS platform for precision nutrient management in agriculture.

August 19, 2024

Introducing Custom Critical Levels – A New Way to Elevate Your Potato Fertilizer Strategy

Picketa Systems is thrilled to introduce a significant new feature for our LENS platform: Custom Critical Levels. This innovation provides agronomists unprecedented control over nutrient management, making it easier than ever to optimize crop health and maximize yields.

(LR) Wolfgang Walter, Retiring Managing Director; Tigran Richter, Managing Director; Fabian Strauß, Incoming Management Member, responsible for Agriculture, Real Estate, Renewable Energies, and Purchasing; Theodor Baron von Hahn, Incoming Management Membe

August 19, 2024

German potato breeder Norika completes leadership generation change

The potato breeder NORIKA GmbH from Groß Lüsewitz on the Baltic coast in Germany is preparing a generational change. An eventful and prosperous professional life is coming to an end for the retiring Managing Director Wolfgang Walter.

Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He has held this position since May 2014 and is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Modi has been involved in various initiatives aimed at economic development, agricultural advance

August 19, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduces Three Innovative Potato Varieties Among 109 New Crop Strains

Developed by ICAR's Central Potato Research Institute, these new potato varieties aim to boost production, processing potential, and adaptability to warmer climates.

Tecno Alimentaria Valenciana Flavoring Systems

August 19, 2024

Future Snacks Trends

During the last few years, significant growth has been observed in the snack sector, prompting widespread interest in future snack trends

David Welch, new Sales Manager at Reading Bakery Systems

August 16, 2024

Reading Bakery Systems Hires Industry Veteran David Welch as Sales Manager, Europe

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a global leader in snack production systems, has appointed baking industry veteran David Welch as their new Sales Manager for Europe.

2024 Micro Plot Trial Organic Crop Inputs

August 15, 2024

The Power of Stacking Biostimulants

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, farmers are continually seeking ways to enhance crop yields, improve plant health, and maximize the quality of their produce. One of the most promising strategies in recent years has been the use of biostimulants—natural products that enhance plant growth and resilience.

Back row (left to right) Dave Masser, Wendy Dykstra, Les Alderete, Shelley Olsen, Trever Belnap, Blair Richardson, Dennis Wright, Hunter Gibbs Seated (left to right) Ed Staunton, Steve Elfering, Mike Carter, Leah Halverson

August 15, 2024

Potatoes USA Elects Shelley R. Olsen as Board Chair, Announces New Executive Committee for 2024-2025

Potatoes USA, the national marketing, research, and promotion board for the potato industry, elected Shelley R. Olsen as Chair of the Board at its annual meeting. Potatoes USA also announced its Executive Committee members to lead the organization through 2024-2025.

Elea PEF Advantage Belt system for innovative potato and vegetable processing

August 15, 2024

APPPLIED – Preprocessing with Pulsed Electric Field at industrial relevant scale

Are you curious to test if Pulsed Electric Field can help you to improve the (energy) efficiency of processing your (fresh) food products?

August 15, 2024

Strong Growth and Innovation in Potato Biscuit segment in India, still largely absent elsewhere

Pioneered by Bangladeshi brand PRAN, this Potato Biscuit category has rapidly expanded in India with major players like ITC and Britannia joining the fray, driven by the product's unique taste and texture. However, potato biscuits are largely absent in the rest of the world.