Potato News

Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by bringing potatoes full circle
December 08, 2020

Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by turning potato peels into fertilizer

Pepsico UK has joined forces with British clean-tech firm CCm Technologies to reduce their carbon footprint by turning their potato waste into fertiliser.
Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment
December 08, 2020

Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment

In humid climates, there is a high risk of topsoil loss from erosion on bare soil as well as nitrogen from fertilizers leaking or leaching from the soil into water sources, which can cause groundwater pollution.
Insort's video presentation of the Sherlock Safeguard® highlights food safety benefits
December 08, 2020

Insort's video presentation of the Sherlock Safeguard® highlights food safety benefits

Following the introduction of the Sherlock Safeguard®, Insort presents a video highlighting the food safety benefits of their latest sorter. And - once again - Insort shows that a video presentation of equipment does not have to be boring.
Baked potato campaign will be right on target
December 08, 2020

UK Baked potato campaign will use consumer specific targeted messages

A new marketing campaign to promote the benefits of the baked potato in the United Kindom by the AHDB will use in-depth consumer analysis to pick the right spud selling point for each segment of the market.
Inmovilizan en Vigo, España 1.500 kilos de patatas falsas de Xinzo da Limia
December 07, 2020

Inmovilizan en Vigo, España 1.500 kilos de patatas falsas de Xinzo da Limia

Se ofrecían como tal pero no cumplían la normativa de Indicación Geográfica Protegida
Se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana
December 07, 2020

Se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana

Se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana y destacar el trabajo de más de 711 mil familias dedicadas al cultivo de este tubérculo. En el Perú se producen más de 3500 variedades de papa.
Spar Gran Canaria fomenta la papa local con el reparto de 100.000 kilos de semillas
December 07, 2020

Spar Gran Canaria fomenta la papa local con el reparto de 100.000 kilos de semillas

Spar Gran Canaria renovó ayer su convenio para el Fomento de la Producción y la Comercialización de la Papa Local de Calidad en la Isla de Gran Canaria.
Cienfuegos, provincia de Cuba, Inició siembra de papa
December 07, 2020

Cienfuegos, provincia de Cuba, Inició siembra de papa

La siembra de 350 hectáreas de papa inició en la Empresa Agropecuaria Horquita, enclavada en el municipio cienfueguero de Abreus.
Pringles® Stacks The End Of 2020 With New, Refreshed Brand Look And Feel
December 07, 2020

After twenty years, Pringles® get a new Look

2020 has been the year we've all learned to adjust to change and the Pringles® brand and its iconic mascot, Mr. Pringle, is no exception: after twenty years, both get a new Look!
Christophe Vermeulen to become the new CEO of Belgapom and director of FVPhouse
December 04, 2020

Christophe Vermeulen to become the new CEO of Belgapom and director of FVPhouse

Belgapom has selected Christophe Vermeulen as the successor to Romain Cools as the CEO of Belgapom. He will also act as the director of FVPhouse.
Rwandan entrepreneur Apollinaire Karegeya is growing potatoes without soil and with little water.
December 04, 2020

Aeroponics: growing potatoes in the air - agricultural innovation in Rwanda

A Rwandan entrepreneur is pioneering the use of innovative farming technology that, he believes, is set to play a major role in feeding the growing population in his country, amid increasing pressure on arable land.
Royal Avebe wins first DACT Treasury Award
December 04, 2020

Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe wins first DACT Treasury Award

After an exciting battle, the winner of the DACT Treasury Award 2020 has been announced. Avebe received the most votes from the members of the Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers (DACT).

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