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Perú: El CIP siembra 110 variedades nativas en Ancash
September 25, 2015

El CIP siembra 110 variedades de papas nativas en Perú

El Centro de Investigación de la Papa (CIP), está sembrando 110 variedades de papas nativas de Áncash, que regresan a las tierras de donde son oriundas y que muchas de estas ya se producen en otros departamentos del Perú.
Conagra CEO hints at job cuts and reduced role for Omaha in favor of Chicago
September 25, 2015

Conagra CEO hints at job cuts and reduced role for Omaha in favor of Chicago/Illinois

ConAgra Foods Chief Executive Sean Connolly is addressing shareholders this morning at an annual meeting at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe
September 24, 2015

Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe

The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.
Conagra Foods 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report
September 24, 2015

Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.
Rob Carter, State Agronomist, Alaska
September 24, 2015

Warm summer in Alaska results in good potato yields for farms with irrigation

Alaskan potato farms with irrigation had a good year, but farms that didn't have irrigation lost much of their potato yield.
VERYX™ an All-New Digital Sorting Platform by Key Technology
September 23, 2015

VERYX™ an All-New Digital Sorting Platform by Key Technology

Key Technology introduces an all-new digital sorting platform: VERYX™
Earthfresh innovates potato retail sector with Celebratoes
September 22, 2015

Earthfresh innovates potato retail sector with Celebratoes

Last year, Canadian potato packer EarthFresh launched Celebratoes, fresh baby potatoes along with a seasoning pack and are now available in a recyclable three-in-one cooking tray. They are ready to oven roast, BBQ or microwave.
United States sets food waste reduction goals
September 22, 2015

United States sets Food Waste Reduction Goals

In the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg have announced the first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50% reduction by 2030.
TOMRA makes new Senior Appointment as it seeks to strengthen Food Business Market Position
September 22, 2015

TOMRA makes new Senior Appointment as it seeks to strengthen Food Business Market Position

TOMRA Sorting has appointed Thomas Molnar to the new position of Global Sales and Marketing Communications Director for its food sorting business.
Sean Connolly, chief executive officer of ConAgra Foods
September 22, 2015

Conagra Foods reports results Fiscal 2016 Q1

Today ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2016 first quarter ended August 30, 2015. The report refers to 'good sales and operating profit performance [for its commercial Foods Segment], primarily due to strong volumes, favorable mix, and efficiencies for Lamb Weston.
Heat and Control offers new speed washer / blancher for potato slices
September 22, 2015

Washer Blancher Combi for Potato Chip Production introduced by Heat and Control

Heat and Control helps out potato chip manufacturers with limited space with this new compact speed washer for potato slices that doubles as a blancher.
Un software predice la evolución del maíz, la papa y el cacahuete
September 21, 2015

Un software predice la evolución del maíz, la papa y el cacahuete

Investigadores de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid han estudiado la estabilidad en el abastecimiento de productos agrícolas como el maíz, la papa y el cacahuete para la empresa PepsiCo y han desarrollado un software para pronosticar su evolución.

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