Potato News

June 23, 2011

Potato price crash in Kenya slashes returns for producers

In Kenya, Potato farmers and traders are bracing for lower returns after a bumper harvest prompted a price crash, easing consumer anxiety over the rising cost of living compounded by a shortage of maize.
June 23, 2011

Potatoes are the most popular food in Ireland

A new study carried out by Oxfam, the international charity, has found that the potato is the most popular food stuff in Ireland.
 Hoge voedselprijzen
June 21, 2011

Hoge voedselprijs veroorzaakt door krapte in aanbod

De hoge voedselprijzen van de afgelopen tijd zijn veroorzaakt door misoogsten. Exportrestricties van sommige landen hebben daar nog eens aan bijgedragen, evenals de zwakke dollar en de hoge olieprijs. De stijgende vraag naar biobrandstof drijft de agra...
June 21, 2011

Lawyer potato farmer jailed in Lebanon calls for charges in Canada

A lawyer for a New Brunswick potato farmer jailed in Lebanon is calling on the federal justice minister to charge his client.
 Mr Tayto
June 20, 2011

Largo Foods (Mr Tayto) announces further expansion

Snack foods maker, Largo Foods, is to invest €2.6m in the expansion of its Co Donegal facility, Ireland.
June 20, 2011

Weather could put dent in 2011 US potato crop

Summer potato supplies will be short, but they should be sufficient to fill retail shelves until fall harvests begin.
June 20, 2011

No bumper potato crop in Ireland this year

There is unlikely to be a repeat of the bumper potato harvest last year which saw exports to Russia for the first time.
June 20, 2011

PepsiCo strikt topkok Ferran Adria

Topkok Ferran Adria gaat voor PepsiCo innovaties bedenken.
June 19, 2011

Nederlandse aardappelexport zal dit seizoen boven de 1 miljoen ton uitkomen

De totale Nederlandse export van consumptie- en industrieaardappelen zal dit seizoen ruim boven de 1 miljoen ton uitkomen.
 North American Potato Market News (NAPMN)
June 19, 2011

Uitbreiding aardappelareaal in de Verenigde Staten

Volgens het NAPMN (North American Potato Market News) zal het areaal van de hoofdoogst in Amerika met 6,3% toenemen t.o.v. 2010. Naar verwachting zal het totale areaal uitkomen op 380.000 hectare tegen 357.500 hectare in 2010. Het areaal van de hoofdo...
Herbert wet reception hopper for potato washing
June 19, 2011

Herbert sold New Wet Reception Hoppers in the US

A major export success for Herberts' includes the latest design pre-washing system for vegetables.
Nick Vermont (McCain Foods)
June 19, 2011

Nick Vermont (McCain Foods) and Rick Bourne (Asda) to speak at East Midlands Potato Day

McCain Foods regional CEO Nick Vermont and Asda category director Rick Bourne will be speaking at this year’s East Midlands Potato Day offering industry delegates a unique opportunity to hear about recent developments in the processing and fresh sectors.

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