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Johann Kraut Farming Operation invests in TOMRA 3A optical sorter to ensure top quality potatoes for french fries
March 03, 2022

Johann Kraut Farming Operation invests in TOMRA 3A optical sorter to ensure top quality potatoes for french fries

German business Johann Kraut Landwirtschaft is a real potato specialist: the family-run 90-hectare (220-acre) at Bergkirchen, Bavaria, is now in the third generation and has been growing Potatoes for more than 50 years.
EUPPA Sustainability map: sustainable agriculture initiatives
March 03, 2022

European potato processors put sustainability at centre stage

The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) released a special report highlighting progress made in recent years by the sector across key areas of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
US Potato Growers Select 2022 National Potato Council Leaders
March 02, 2022

US Potato Growers Select 2022 National Potato Council Leaders

The National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2022 Washington Summit, Jared Balcom of Pasco, Washington, was elected to serve as NPC’s 2022 President and head the grower-led organization’s Executive Committee.
Boiler explosion guts Hermiston potato chip plant
February 28, 2022

Boiler explosion guts Hermiston potato chip plant

One of the area’s largest manufacturers is gone, after a boiler explosion at Shearer’s Foods plant south of Hermiston sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon.
Ellips highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them
February 24, 2022

Ellips highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them

Ellips, a manufacturer of optical grader equipment for individual potatoes, highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them.
Preparar ahora el suelo para que el arranque de la patata sea perfecto.
February 24, 2022

España: Preparar ahora el suelo para que el arranque de la patata sea perfecto

No es sencillo cumplir las exigencias del mercado en cuanto a calidad y apariencia de la patata. Por eso debemos tomar las decisiones adecuadas, de modo que el tubérculo se desarrolle sin problemas y el arranque lo trate de forma exquisita.
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February 24, 2022

Dutch Potato starch cooperative Royal Avebe starts buying green energy from its own members

David Fousert, CEO of Royal Avebe, and Avebe member Erik Emmens from Zeijen sign the contract for the purchase of Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). With these GoOs, Avebe obtains certificates that further green Avebe's electricity consumption.
Kerry identifies barbecue as the world’s top taste in 2021
February 24, 2022

Kerry identifies barbecue as the world’s top taste in 2021

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company has reviewed extensive research and examined global trends in emerging flavors in an effort to identify the top global taste trend in 2021.
Tasteful Selections Color-Changing Purple Passion Margarita Takes Center Stage for National Margarita Day
February 23, 2022

Tasteful Selections Color-Changing Purple Passion Margarita Takes Center Stage for National Margarita Day

Potatoes and tequila? You read that right. Tasteful Selections' most unique potato recipe yet—The Color-Changing Purple Passion™ Margarita!
Martín Berasategui y Patatas Meléndez unidos para impulsar la categoría de la Patata en la Gastronomía Española.
February 23, 2022

Martín Berasategui y Patatas Meléndez unidos para impulsar la categoría de la Patata en la Gastronomía Española

La empresa vallisoletana y el reconocido chef donostiarra colaborarán para elevar la posición de la patata mostrando su capacidad nutricional y culinaria.
Patatas de Valladolid.
February 23, 2022

España: El sector patatero de Valladolid sufre la crisis de precios.

Un sector en crisis que está pasando por momentos duros y cuya campaña de siembra a partir de marzo se espera muy complicada debido a la baja rentabilidad que reciben los agricultores por el cultivo.
Campesinos de Boyacá, Colombia advierten posible desabastecimiento de papa.
February 23, 2022

Campesinos de Boyacá, Colombia advierten posible desabastecimiento de papa

Por la crisis provocada en el mercado, los elevados costos de los insumos, y la falta de reacción del gobierno nacional habría cada día mayor escasez.

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