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Potato prices drop as early potatoes enter the European markets
August 11, 2024

Potato prices drop as early potatoes enter the European markets

The first early potatoes have been lifted, causing downward price action in the European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, market researcher at Expana.
Layla Whiting, Manufacturing Director at PepsiCo
August 11, 2024

PepsiCo Invests GBP 13 Million in Coventry Doritos Factory, Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability

PepsiCo has announced a GBP 13 million (USD 16.9 million) investment in its Coventry factory, the home of Doritos.
Evolución observada (% de inspecciones por estado fenológico)
August 07, 2024

España: buena sanidad general en los cultivos del norte

En el valle del Duero la temperatura y la falta de lluvias han limitado la incidencia de enfermedades. La alternaría parece ser la única excepción.
FAO Food Price Index marginally declines in July: lower cereal quotations offset higher vegetable oil, meat and sugar prices
August 06, 2024

FAO Food Price Index marginally declines in July: lower cereal quotations offset higher vegetable oil, meat and sugar prices

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 120.8 points in July 2024, marginally below its revised figure for June, as a decrease in the price index for cereals outweighed increases in the price indices for vegetable oil, meat products, and sugar, while the dairy index was almost unchanged.
La papa aumentó en los últimos días de forma considerable y el kilo pasó el precio relativo de varios productos de la economía
August 06, 2024

Argentina: la papa aumenta de precio y se posiciona a niveles altísimos para el país

Los precios en la ciudad de Buenos Aires vieron un aumento de prácticamente el 100% en tan solo algunos meses.
Brasil: finalmente bajan los precios de manera significativa
August 06, 2024

Brasil: finalmente bajan los precios de manera significativa

Tras meses con los precios por las nubes, finalmente los mercados reflejan el aumento en la oferta.
Potato Crisis Deepens in India as Bengal-Centre Rivalry Escalates
August 06, 2024

Potato Crisis Deepens in India as Bengal-Centre Rivalry Escalates

West Bengal's decision to halt potato supply to other states, particularly BJP-ruled ones, has triggered a political showdown, leading to shortages and price hikes in affected regions.
2024 WPC Board of Directors attending the Australia Congress. Back left to right: Director Brian Douglas, President Dr. Peter VanderZaag, Board Secretary, Dr. Nigel Crump, Director Bret Nedrow, Front left to right: Executive Director Ellen Kouwenberg, Vic
August 06, 2024

Celebration and Recognition of World Potato Congress Inc. Governing Members

The 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia provided an opportunity for the WPC Inc. to recognize past and present World Potato Congress Directors, International Advisors and Management.
El fenómeno de El Niño provocó un aumento del 60% en el precio de la papa en Colombia.
August 05, 2024

Colombia: precios con aumentos de hasta 60%

El fenómeno de El Niño (calentamiento de las aguas ecuatoriales del océano pacifico oriental) afecta negativamente la producción y la oferta.
Ben Mordue, the Operations Director at AKP Group with Haith QuantaFill
August 05, 2024

Haith’s Quantafill Impresses the AKP Group

After putting a unique box and bag unloader through its paces, one of the UK's largest suppliers of potatoes has reported a 33% increase in efficiency and a 50% reduction in forklift movements.
Representatives of government departments and outstanding women entrepreneurs visited SINOBAKE Leading Industry Innovation, Demonstrating Corporate Elegance
August 05, 2024

Representatives of government departments and outstanding women entrepreneurs visited SINOBAKE

Representatives from government departments and distinguished women entrepreneurs recently visited SINOBAKE, showcasing industry innovation and corporate elegance.
Restrain's new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology
August 02, 2024

Restrain Introduces Revolutionary Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) Technology for Potato Storage

Restrain has announced the launch of its new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, setting an unprecedented standard in storage solutions.

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