Potato News

Efficient handling and grading of different shapes and sizes

September 25, 2024

Effective potato grading of different shapes and sizes at Hughes Farms

Hughes Farms from Mount Vernon (Washington / USA) has invested in a new optical potato grading machine: the Elisam GranTorino.

September 24, 2024

México: congreso nacional de la papa

Será entre el 21 y el 23 de noviembre en Los Mochis, en el estado de Sinaloa. Y tendrá como eje temático principal la sustentabilidad del cultivo.

El campo culpa a los intermediarios por el precio de la patata

September 24, 2024

España: brecha de precios entre el campo y los supermercados

Los productores señalan que la culpa es de los intermediarios por la diferencia de casi 350% entre el valor que tiene la patata en el campo y con el que llega a los supermercados.

September 23, 2024

Goodrich Cereals in Bengaluru Discover Innovation at FI India 2024

The FI India exhibition is a key event for innovation, collaboration, and networking in the food industry. This year, Goodrich Cereals will participate in FI India 2024, held in Bengaluru from September 25-27, 2024.

Tomasz Bieńkowski, International Advisor at World Potato Congress Inc.

September 23, 2024

World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Tomasz Bieńkowski of Poland as International Advisor.

World Potato Congress Inc. has announced Tomasz Bieńkowski in a key role as an International Advisor.

Europa: challenging conditions for Northern potato growing countries

September 23, 2024

Exceptional years follow one another, but are always different

The 2024 growing season – with the main harvest not yet done – was a difficult, stressful, risky and expensive one for potato growers across the NEPG in North-west Europe. New challenges appear as climate change takes its toll.

September 23, 2024

Renaissance BioScience Named by AgTech Breakthrough Global Awards 2024 as 'Crop Protection Solution of the Year'

Renaissance BioScience has won the 'Crop Protection Solution of the Year' award from AgTech Breakthrough for its innovative yeast-based RNA interference (RNAi) biopesticide technology.

Revolution in Making for Potato Chips Sector in India - Near to Zero TPOD in September/October

September 23, 2024

Revolution in Making for Potato Chips Sector in India - Near Zero Total Potato Defects (TPOD) in September/October

SV Agri conducted its annual variety show featuring Ganesh variety of potatoes, attracting key stakeholders from the chips processing industry.

Alison Sklarczyk, Manager at Sklarczyk Seed Farm

September 22, 2024

Sklarczyk Seed Farm Is Sustainably Growing Clean, Affordable Mini Tubers for the Potato Industry

When Alison Sklarczyk earned her animal sciences degree from Michigan State University, she didn’t intend to go into potato farming.

tna ropac® 5: The world’s fastest case packing system, handling up to 200 bags per minute with precision.

September 22, 2024

PACK EXPO International: TNA Solutions debuts the world's fastest case packing system in North America

TNA Solutions, the global leader in complete processing and packaging solutions, is set to showcase its advanced secondary packaging capabilities at PACK EXPO International. As labor shortages continue to challenge the food industry, TNA's offerings are designed to meet growing demands for automation and efficiency.

Throw Back Thursday: A closer look at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.

September 22, 2024

Looking back at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.

What a day it was on Monday, June 24! The Adelaide Convention Centre was packed with over 900 delegates, all excited to hear from leaders and innovators of the global potato industry.

September 22, 2024

Unlock the full potential of your harvest with AI. Join Ellips at Global Produce & Floral Show 2024

Growers, farmers, and packers face challenges such as varying batch qualities, labor shortages, and the need for efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a solution with the Ellips True-AI grading technology, compatible with Elisam or Elifab machines.