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Some of the Indian potato varieties for processing, including Chipsona-1, Chipsona-2 and Chipsona-3 (Courtesy: ICAR, CPRI)
september 28, 2018
Indian state Odisha testing out cultivation of Chipsona for potato chips production by Pepsico
The government in the Indian state Odisha has started producing potato variety ‘Chipsona’ on experimental basis in Koraput in anticipation of plans by Pepsico to establish a potato chips manufacturing unit in the region
Bert Jansen, Chairman of the board at Avebe UA
september 23, 2018
AVEBE pays out full result to its starch potato growers and increases advance
Dutch potato starch manufacterer Avebe has announced that the advance payment for potatoes delivered is being increased to 67 euros a tonne and that the full result of the cooperative will go to the members.
Accounting for 69 percent of the potato production in 2017, Russets are still by far the most important potato type in the United States.
september 18, 2018
Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly
Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.
Front Row, L-R: Jean-Luc Ouellette, Marie Fournier, Tobie Daigle, Carole Daigle, Fabien Daigle, Luc Gervais, Alyre Poitras, Lionel Poitras.
Middle Row, L-R: Christine Wentworth, VP Agriculture NA, Josée Bernard, Field Representative, Rock Poitras, Luc
september 10, 2018
McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant
Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years
Brent Bucks, R&D Director for industrial cutting machines producer FAM, explains how potato chips processors can increase revenues despite the low quality crop
september 05, 2018
A Shortage of Potatoes for Chips? Time to re-evaluate your cutting solutions, says FAM
Brent Bucks of knife manufacturer FAM explains how potato chips processors can increase revenues despite the low quality crop
Front row, left to right: Field Department Senior Field Rep Brianne O’Leary, Easton Plant Manager Dave Giroux, McCain Champion Growers Lloyd Leavitt, Landen Leavitt, Randy Leavitt, Lori Leavitt, McCain VP of Integrated Supply Chain Dale McCarthy.
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september 03, 2018
Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton
The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month
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A combination of high temperatures and lack of rain have caused severe drought conditions in North-western Europe, including large parts of Germany.
augustus 31, 2018
Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group
The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.
Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany.
augustus 29, 2018
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany
Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.
Top 10 Growers:
Front Row, L-R: Whitney Sipprell, Field Representative, Carl Stephenson, Andrew Stephenson, Andrew Reid, Carl Crandlemire, Aaron Bubar, Dana Bubar, Kevin Floyd and Allison McCain, Chairman, McCain Foods Limited.
Middle Row, L-R: Travis
augustus 29, 2018
Carl Crandlemire named Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Florenceville-Bristol plant
Carl Crandlemire was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol, NB.
Las grandes empresas que apoyan a los pequeños productores
augustus 22, 2018
Las grandes empresas que apoyan a los pequeños productores
Pequeñas asociaciones de las que dependen cientos de familias son parte de las cadenas de valor de las compañías más importantes de Colombia. Por ejemplo, en Pepsico, el 100% de los proveedores de papa y plátano son nacionales.
Not only will the potato production in North-Western Europe be much lower than average, quality issues will also be a main challenge. Shown in the picture above: secondary growth / heat sprouts (Courtesy: Eurgenia Banks)
augustus 14, 2018
Potato growers propose pan-European approach to resolve contract issues with processors due to extreme weather
The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) conclude that the potato production this year in North-Western Europe will be much lower than average and that quality issues will be a main challenge.
Potato Field affected by drought in the Netherlands, where the situation is very comparable to the situation in Belgium
(Courtesy: Arjen de Vos)
augustus 08, 2018
Continuing drought and extreme heat a disaster for the potato harvest and processors
The extreme heat and drought is a disaster for the upcoming potato harvest. And for processors too: in Belgium, potato chips manufacturer Roger&Roger (Croky) temporarily halts production of some its flavours to manage the lack of potato supply.
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The Potato Processors’ Association Ltd (PPA) represents the potato processing companies in the United Kingdom. The PPA works through the trade associations for Frozen and Chilled Potato Processors’ Association (FCPPA) and the producers of potato cris
augustus 03, 2018
UK potato processing companies say serious issues with potato supply 'extremely likely'
The Potato Processing companies in the United Kingdom have released a statement through the Potato Processors’ Association Ltd (PPA), expressing their concern for the impact of current weather conditions on UK potato processing sector.
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Cavendish Farms closes Fresh Pack Facility on PEI: not enough potatoes on the island
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mei 10, 2018
Despite current low prices, more potatoes planted in North-western Europe
The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimate that the growers in the 5 leading potato growing countries will plant 0,4% more potatoes than last year.
Pepsico's joint venture in Egypt, Chipsy For Food Industries SAE, announced a major agricultural programme to produce all seed potatoes locally.
april 27, 2018
Egypt: Chipsy launches agricultural program to produce all seed potatoes locally
Pepsico's joint venture in Egypt, Chipsy For Food Industries SAE, announced a major agricultural programme to produce all seed potatoes locally.
Industrialización de la papa en Perú: tarea imprescindible
april 19, 2018
Industrialización de la papa en Perú: tarea imprescindible
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Potato Processing in Belgium from 1990 -2017, including potatoes used for processing and production of french fries (Courtesy: Belgapom).
maart 16, 2018
Record Investments in the Belgian Potato Processing Sector continued in 2017
The record year of 2016 for the Belgian potato processing industry continued into 2017, according to Belgapom, the Belgian potato trade and processing industry association.

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