Potato News

August 16, 2012

France: Blight pressure strong;lower potato yields predicted

In France, according to the UNPT, blight pressure remains strong and there are signs of early senesce in some crops.
Odenberg Halo with Elorator
August 16, 2012

Odenberg to showcase unique benefits of Halo Optical sorter at PMA Fresh Summit 2012

ODENBERG will demonstrate the Halo 500 optical sorter in booth 4310 at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit International Convention &Exposition 2012 in Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA from October 26 to 28. ODENBERG’s Halo is ...
August 16, 2012

Novozymes supports scientist exchange between India and Denmark

?Novozymes and the Holck-Larsen Foundation have joined forces to work with Danish universities to set up a scientist exchange program – the first of its kind – between India and Denmark. “With many, many excellent universities, India has a large popul...
August 15, 2012

Prince Edward Island Potato crops suffering in heat

The hot, dry summer continues to take a toll on the Prince Edward Island potato crop and yields for some varieties are expected to be down 25 per cent. “It is serious. But we're not desperate yet I guess is the best way to put it,” said Gary Linklette...
 Pack Expo 2012
August 15, 2012

Key Technology Showcases Three-Way Sorting at Pack Expo

Key Technology is exhibiting the camera/laser Manta® sorter and showcasing its optional three-way sorting capability at Pack Expo booth #7103. Using two ejector systems, Manta’s three-way sorting allows food processors to automatically eject, to a ded...
 POtato wart or potato canker
August 15, 2012

Potato wart disease cleared from Northern Irish fields

A scheme to clear fields in Northern Ireland of potato wart disease has been hailed as a success.
August 14, 2012

Canadian research shows Healthy Happy Meals with toys steer kids from junk food

Children are far more likely to pick a healthier fast-food meal when promotional toys are offered only with those menu options and not with less nutritional fare like burgers, fries and a pop, according to a Canadian study.
 avebe 2012 campaign
August 14, 2012

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe has started 2012 campaign

Dutch starch manufacturer AVEBE has started the harvesting season. The factory in Gasselternijveen began supplying starch potatoes today, and a start will be made with processing them at the factory in Ter Apelkanaal next week. The factories in Germany...
How Agra became India's cold storage hub and what impact it has on price of potatoes
August 14, 2012

How Agra became India's cold storage hub and what impact it has on price of potatoes

Agra may be famous for its monuments, but it also holds 7% of India's cold storage capacity - more than in the whole of Punjab. Almost all of it is used to store potatoes. How did the city and surrounding areas become India's cold storage hub and what...
August 14, 2012

Sliced apples sold to McDonald's, Burger King and grocery chains recalled for Listeria

Pre-sliced apples distributed by Missa Bay LLC, owned by Ready Pac Foods Inc. of Swedesboro, N.J.to fast-food and grocery chains across the United States are among packaged products being recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria bacteria.
 Gluten Free logo on Frito-Lay bag
August 14, 2012

Frito-Lay offers new Resources for Gluten Free Snacking

Frito-Lay North America division announced the launch of a gluten free recipe section on its website www.frito-lay.com to help make snacking easier and more enjoyable for consumers with Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivities.The new recipe section on t...
August 14, 2012

Sri Lanka increases import duties on potatoes and onions to benefit local farmers

The Sri Lankan government announced today that the import taxes on big onions and potatoes have been increased with effect from midnight Monday. The import taxes have been increased under a directive from the President to maintain a reasonable price t...

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