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Potato Production India estimated at 47 million tonnes.
April 19, 2017

Potato Production India estimated at 47 million tonnes.

The potato production in India is estimated to be around 47 million tonnes for this crop year, just behind the all-time high witnessed in 2014.
Ingredion expands its range of Functional Starch Texturizers for Baked Snacks
April 19, 2017

Ingredion expands its range of Functional Starch Texturizers for Baked Snacks

Ingredion has expanded its range of PRECISA® Crisp texturizers - a series of Functional Starch Texturizers that can help close the gap between Baked and Fried Snacks.
Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers: Almost time to plant!
April 19, 2017

Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers: Almost time to plant!

Potato Farmers on Prince Edward Island, Canada are gearing up for another planting season.
Carisma is back! Lower GR Potato Returns to Ontario Grocery Stores
April 19, 2017

Carisma is back! Lower GR Potato Returns to Ontario Grocery Stores

Following a highly successful launch in 2016, Canadian produce company EarthFresh is bringing its lower glycemic response (GR)* Carisma potato back to Ontario grocery retailers for an extended season.
Bejo lanza su primera variedad de semilla verdadera de patata
April 18, 2017

Bejo lanza su primera variedad de semilla verdadera de papa

Bejo Ibérica S.L.U. ha obtenido los derechos de obtentor para la primera variedad de semilla verdadera de patata (TPS).
El Salvador: Proyecto colaborativo entre CENTA y el IICA fortaleció la producción de papaEl Salvador: Proyecto colaborativo entre CENTA y el IICA fortaleció la producción de papa
April 18, 2017

El Salvador: Proyecto colaborativo entre CENTA y el IICA fortaleció la producción de papa

Durante 5 años, el CENTA y IICA ejecutaron el “Programa Regional e Innovación por Cadenas de Valor Agrícola (PRIICA)”. La iniciativa fue enfocada en la generación y transferencia tecnológica dirigida a pequeños agricultores, especialmente al fortalecimiento de las cadenas de valor de tomate, yuca, papa y aguacate.
Irish Potato Trial in Guyana
April 18, 2017

Irish Potato Trial in Guyana

A 90 day potato trial in Guyana is currently in its eighth week and is showing positive results.
North-Western European potato area estimated to grow by 3.6 percent
April 18, 2017

North-Western European potato area estimated to grow by 3.6 percent

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimates the potato acreage will grow by 3.6% compared to last season.
Carel Pfaff newly appointed to lead tna's processing portfolio
April 18, 2017

Carel Pfaff newly appointed to lead tna's processing portfolio

Leading processing and packaging solutions provider tna has appointed Carel Pfaff as group product manager – processing, to head up tna’s processing portfolio
Snyder's-Lance announces CEO Transition and Reports Preliminary Q1 F2017 Results
April 18, 2017

Snyder's-Lance announces CEO Transition and Reports Preliminary Q1 F2017 Results

Snack manufacturer Snyder's-Lance, Inc. yesterday announced a CEO transition and reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2017.
Big Idaho Potato Truck wins PR award for putting the truck on a barge in New York City
April 18, 2017

Big Idaho Potato Truck wins PR award for putting the truck on a barge in New York City

The Big Idaho® Potato Truck has been making heads turn for six years. The splash it made in NYC in August 2016 was so big it earned the 6-ton spud the prestigious Bulldog Reporter's Silver Award for Best Special Event.
Cross Agro is building the largest French fries and Potato Flakes processing factory in Nigeria and West-Africa.
April 18, 2017

Cros Agro is planning a French Fries and Potato Flakes processing factory in Nigeria

Cros Agro Allied Ltd, a Nigerian agribusiness company, has announced a commitment to invest $65 million in the country’s potato sector, which includes the realization of the production of French fries and potato flakes

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