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Las primeras patatas fritas de bolsa con sello gallego conquistan Alemania
February 17, 2020

Las primeras patatas fritas de bolsa con sello gallego conquistan Alemania

Patatas Jaly's de Xinzo ha iniciado la producción y en 15 días estarán a la venta en los supermercados.
Tomra Food showcases New and Innovative Technologies at the World’s Leading Fresh Produce Event
February 17, 2020

TOMRA Food showcases New and Innovative Technologies at Fruit Logistica

TOMRA's three food sorting and grading brands exhibit industry-leading solutions at Fruit Logistica Berlin.
'El Gloria aquí pasa un poco cada año'
February 14, 2020

'El Gloria aquí pasa un poco cada año'

Agricultores del delta del Llobregat reivindican más infraestructuras para combatir las inundaciones.
PEI Potato Farms Using New Decision Support Tools to Improve Use of Crop Protectants
February 14, 2020

PEI Potato Farms Using New Decision Support Tools to Improve Use of Crop Protectants

A growing number of Prince Edward Island potato farms are taking advantage of new technology to improve their use of crop protectants, including fungicides used to prevent late blight.
Potato Retail Sales Steady for Q2
February 14, 2020

US Potato Retail Sales Steady for Q2

IRI data for the second quarter of the marketing year (October through December 2019) showed success with dollars and a decline in volume for total potato sales at retail in the United States.
Cosun potato processing subsidiary Aviko posts highest operating profit ever
February 13, 2020

Cosun potato processing subsidiary Aviko posts highest operating profit ever

Cosun booked a considerably better group result in 2019 than in 2018. Cosun's potato processing subsidiary Aviko contributed strongly to this result as the manufacturer of fries and potato products achieved its highest operating profit ever
Wada Farms sees some of the best quality Colorado potatoes ever
February 13, 2020

Wada Farms sees some of the best quality Colorado potatoes ever

Five months into the shipping season, Michele Peterson, who heads the Colorado sales office of Idaho Falls-based Wada Farms Marketing Group, was seeing the quality of the 2019 potato harvest in Colorado’s San Luis Valley measure up to her expectations.
Potato Expo 2020 Breaks Attendee and Exhibitor Records
February 13, 2020

Potato Expo 2020 Breaks Attendee and Exhibitor Records

More than 2,000 U.S. potato growers and industry members from a dozen countries turned out for Potato Expo 2020 at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, to do business and prepare their operations for the future.
Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates Potato Lovers Month
February 12, 2020

Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates Potato Lovers Month

February is Potato Lover’s Month, and Morning Kiss Organic is celebrating by giving this versatile food some special recognition! Potatoes are historically among the most popular items in the produce aisle and with a high consumption rate.
February 11, 2020

INTA sows the first potatoes that do not oxidize

In a work published recently in Frontiers in Plant Science, scientists from Argentina and Sweden reported the results of the research that consisted in the edition of a polyphenol oxidase gene in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.).
February 11, 2020

Aviko Potato starts to pay more for long storage

Aviko Potato starts to pay more for long storage. A potato grower who stores his potatoes until July and qualifies for all bonuses receives € 220,- per ton.
Haith talks Post-Brexit Plans at Fruit Logistica
February 11, 2020

Haith talks Post-Brexit Plans at Fruit Logistica

Haith Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of potato handling equipment, used the Fruit Logistica (5-7 February) to ramp-up its post-Brexit preparations as the company looks to continue its excellent European export levels.

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