Potato News

El cultivo de papa renace en zona del sur de Buenos Aires
January 03, 2017

El cultivo de papa renace en zona del sur de Buenos Aires

Con clima templado y 140 mil hectáreas bajo riego, esta producción se afianza en el Valle del río Colorado, en el sur de Buenos Aires. Especialistas del INTA caracterizan variedades y recomiendan su adopción en la rotación
Ishida highlights weighing solutions for fresh products at Fruit Logistica 2017
January 03, 2017

Ishida highlights weighing solutions for fresh products at Fruit Logistica 2017

Weighing solutions specifically developed for the special characteristics of fresh produce, and cost-effective entry-level tray sealing and X-ray machines will be demonstrated by Ishida Europe at Fruit Logistica 2017.
35 New Potato Varieties to be released in Karnataka in the next three years
January 03, 2017

35 New Potato Varieties to be released in Karnataka in the next three years

The Hassan Horticulture Research Extension Station of the University of Horticultural Sciences-Bagalkot (UHS-B) in Karnataka, India, is all set to introduce 35 new varieties of potatoes in the next one to three years.
Potato Planting in the Indian State Gujarat at an all time high
January 03, 2017

Potato Planting in the Indian State Gujarat at an all time high

Potato farming in the Indian state Gujarat has reached an all-time high with over 18 per cent more planting compared to last year.
Indian Government removes Minimum Export Price (MEP) of Potatoes
January 03, 2017

Indian Government removes Minimum Export Price (MEP) of Potatoes

The government of India Tuesday removed the minimum export price (MEP) of potato, which was imposed in July, to boost shipments of the kitchen staple.
UK Potato Supplier Preva Produce enters administration and is up for sale
January 03, 2017

UK Potato Supplier Preva Produce enters administration and is up for sale

Potato supplier Preva Produce, located in Norfolk, United Kingdom, is up for sale after 20 jobs were lost when cash pressures led to suspension of packing operation
Fiona Fell to stand down as AHDB Potatoes Chair
January 03, 2017

Fiona Fell to stand down as AHDB Potatoes Chair

After three years in office, Fiona Fell has announced she will stand down as an AHDB Board Member and Chair of the AHDB Potato Sector Board at the end of her term in office.
Jan Wolthuis steps down as chairman of Agrico; Financial Report released
December 31, 2016

Jan Wolthuis steps down as chairman of Agrico; Financial Report released

Earlier in December Agrico held its central general members’ meeting, during which the Annual Report 2015/2016 was discussed and Jan Wolthuis stepped down as chairman of Agrico.
Prince Edward Island Potato Board selects new Chairman
December 30, 2016

Prince Edward Island Potato Board elects new Chairman

Rodney Dingwell of Morell was elected as the new Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board.
Leonel Jaramillo, el 'Juan Valdez' de la papa colombiana
December 27, 2016

Leonel Jaramillo, el 'Juan Valdez' de la papa colombiana

Se llama 'Pablo, el gurú de la papa' y fue creado para promocionar su cultivo y consumo.
Have you bought your potatoes for Christmas? UK potato company Branston sees demand double ijn the week for Christmas
December 20, 2016

Have you bought your potatoes for Christmas? UK potato company Branston sees demand double in the week before Christmas

Potato Company Branston in the United Kingdom says it will see demand for potatoes double from 150 to 300 tonnes in the week before Christmas.
The future of the grocery store: Amazon Go?
December 20, 2016

The future of the grocery store: Amazon Go?

Earlier this month Amazon introduced its new grocery store concept Amazon Go. Amazon Go is a new kind of store with no checkout required.

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