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september 01, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission kicks off 75th anniversary celebration
The overall theme of the Idaho Potato Commission’s promotional programs for the 2011 crop and the 2011-12 marketing season is the organization’s Diamond Jubilee. The year 2012 is “the 75th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission, and everything we ...
september 01, 2011
How to use less water and grow more potatoes
Research conducted in part at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that in some production systems, planting potatoes in flat beds can increase irrigation water use efficiency. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) agricultural engine...
augustus 31, 2011
Snack Food Association one of the Pack Expo 2011 partners
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 (Sept. 26–28, Las Vegas Convention Center) is collaborating with several industry associations to add even more value to the most comprehensive processing and packaging event taking place in North America. “While brand owners ...
augustus 30, 2011
J.R. Simplot Announces Staffing Changes at Grand Forks and Portage la Prairie Facilities
There has been some restructuring at the J.R. Simplot Midwest Raw Department. James Kim has accepted the position of Regional Raw Procurement Manager for the Midwest and will be based in Grand Forks. Kim will be responsible for North Dakota and Manito...
augustus 30, 2011
Seed potato export figures from Britain to be revealed at Potato Europe
Potato Council will be announcing the export figures from the record-breaking 2010/2011 season at Potato Europe (Tournai, Belgium, September 7-8). Mark Prentice, Potato Council head of seed and export “This year we have achieved record exports...
augustus 29, 2011
Belgapom komt met eerste notering voor Bintje
Naast een notering voor vroege aardappelen presenteerde Belgapom de afgelopen week de eerste notering voor Bintje: De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardap... Sponsored Content
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augustus 29, 2011
Potato Psyllids costly for New Zealand Potato Industry
A major pest called the tomato potato psyllid, has cost the potato industry over a $120 million since its initial discovery in 2006, according to a new report from Potatoes New Zealand. Ron Gall, Business Manager for Potatoes New Zealand, presented th...
augustus 28, 2011
A Potato Recipe once a week from the US Potato Board
On August 2, 2011, the United States Potato Board kicked-off the first weekly recipe email featuring Grilled Pesto Potato Salad to highlight a favorite healthy summertime recipe. The goal of the weekly recipe email is to encourage tUSPB's target consum...
augustus 27, 2011
PROCESS EXPO 2011 Surpasses 200,000 Square Feet and Continues to Grow
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has now surpassed themilestone of 200,000 square feet for the 2011 PROCESS EXPO trade show, doubling the size of the 2010 show floor. The show will be held November 1 – 4 at McCor...
augustus 25, 2011
Potato prices down as supply exceed demand
Potato prices in the United Kingdom have dropped again, with available supplies exceeding demand due to the early harvest. The Potato Council's weekly average price fell by 12% in the week to 19 August, to £120.65/t - £50/t below the same time last y...
augustus 25, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission to pay 2.49 million for bowl game naming rights
Idaho potato producers will spend $2.49 million over six years for the naming rights of a college post-season football bowl game, according to a contract between the Idaho Potato Commission and Humanitarian Bowl Inc. The contract was released to the C...
augustus 25, 2011
Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed issue continues
In response to criticism from the Idaho Potato Commission, the U.S. Potato Board has created a new set of rules for the use of its Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed logo. The biggest change governs the accepted size of the logo on retail bags, according t...
augustus 24, 2011
Improved diagnostic test for Potato Cyst Nematodes developed by ARS
A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, Xiaohong Wang - a molecular biologist - has created a new weapon in the war being waged against the potato cyst nematode-a diagnostic test that identifies the type of nematode infesting a grower's field.
augustus 23, 2011
Gregg Halverson Receives PAA Honorary Life Membership Award
The Potato Association of America held its annual meeting last week in Wilmington, North Carolina. Each year they recognize leaders in their industry with Honorary Life Membership Awards for both technical and non-technical achievement in their careers...
augustus 23, 2011
USPB implements stricter use of 'Potatoes...Goodness Unearthed®' nutritional signature
The United States Potato Board (USPB) Executive Committee has issued the steps they are taking to implement new procedures that have been approved by the USPB Administrative Committee and Domestic Marketing Committee to set a new direction for our nutr...
augustus 22, 2011
Matthew Smallwood New Head of the potato team at SAC
Matthew Smallwood has been appointed as SAC’s Senior Potato Consultant and will be based at SAC’s Perth Office. Matt will work closely with Dr Stuart Wale, who continues to work for SAC on a reduced-days basis. He will co-ordinate activity with the oth...
augustus 22, 2011
Can Dutch salt-tolerant potatoes solve the global food crisis?
This month it became known that at least two Dutch potato varieties can thrive in salty soil. Several Dutch scientists and farmers think this discovery could have tremendous consequences for the potato industry worldwide. However, can these special po...
augustus 21, 2011
Belgapom notering blijft € 30,00 / ton
De Belgapomprijs voor vroege aardappelen is de meest gehanteerde prijs waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor machinegerooide aardappelen van vroege rassen voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af produce...