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September 13, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission generated over 4 billion Media impressions
The Idaho® potato is certainly living up to its “Famous Potato” slogan. During the action-packed 2010-2011 fiscal year the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) generated a record number of media impressions -- almost 4.1 billion to be exact -- for America’s f...
September 11, 2011
Internationale interesse voor Potato Europe 2011
Op 7 en 8 september 2011 vond Potato Europe plaats in Doornik. "In tegenstelling tot de matige stemming op de aardappelmarkt heerst er op het evenement een prima sfeer", vertelt Wim van de Ree van Nedato enthousiast. Meerdere standhouders wa...
September 10, 2011
Washington potato growers to continue marketing order
Washington potato growers have voted in favor of continuing their federal marketing order program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 80% of growers representing 52% of participating volume voted in favor of the marketing order. The continuance ...
September 10, 2011
'Potatoes Goodness Unearthed' controversy addressed at Idaho Grower Shippers Association convention
The 83rd annual Idaho Grower Shippers Association convention, held here Aug. 31-Sept. 2, featured a plethora of educational sessions and networking opportunities as well as a dose of controversy, as the top officials of two leading potato organizations...
September 09, 2011
België blijft hét land van Bintje
Bintje blijft voorlopig dé pijler van de Belgische aardappelteelt. Die boodschap kwam duidelijk naar voren tijdens de internationale aardappelbeurs Potato Europe, dit jaar in het Belgische Kain. Het bleek niet alleen uit de talrijke rassenproeven, wa...September 09, 2011
US: School lunch potatoes still in limbo
The legislative fight over to what extent potatoes can be served at schools in the United States is not over yet. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has delayed an amendment that would challenge the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to limit potatoe... Sponsored Content
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September 08, 2011
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 Continues Growing
With less than a month until the doors open, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 (September 26–28;Las Vegas Convention Center) is still growing and is poised to break all show records, according to show owner and producer PMMI. PACK EXPO will occupy more than 65...September 08, 2011
Aardappelbedrijfsleven Emmeloord start Potato Business School
Emmeloord staat bekend als 'aardappelhoofdstad van de wereld'. Al jaren bestond de behoefte bij betrokkenen om meer aandacht te geven aan die unieke positie. Dit heeft geleid tot het opzetten van de Potato Business School Emmeloord. De eerste cursuswee...
September 08, 2011
Minimum pack size divides Idaho potato industry
Sometimes size does matter, but not when consumers are buying bags of russet potatoes, according to research results presented at the Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention. “Consumers don’t see an issue here. If they want big potatoes, they buy ...September 07, 2011
Chefs urged to take part in Potato Week 2011
Potato Week 2011 is kicking off next month (1-7 October) and is offering chefs and caterers the chance to take part in the event. Simon Bull, marketing manager for Potato Council, believes potatoes are a versatile product and are a great ingredient fo...
September 07, 2011
'Many Sides of Potatoes' campaign measuring up well
The “Many Sides of Potatoes” campaign of the United States Potato Board is outperforming the previous “Peel Back The Truth” campaign. That’s on both “Total Recall” and “Action Taken” ad testing measurement averages. The Potato Board says this means th...
September 05, 2011
Commerciële teelt GMO-aardappelen omstreden
BASF zoekt in Flevoland pootgoedtelers die in 2012 genetisch gemodificeerd pootgoed willen vermeerderen. De commerciële teelt van genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen zou hiermee z’n intrede doen. De plannen van BASF om individuele telers over te halen... Sponsored Content 
September 05, 2011
UK: Cost of potato irrigation has doubled since 2005
The rising cost of irrigation was one of the topics discussed at the East of England Potato Day in Suffolk last week. The cost of applying water to potato crops is rising fast and has doubled since 2005, according to Jerry Knox of Cranfield University...September 04, 2011
Laatste Belgapomnotering voor vroege aardappelen ongewijzigd
Deze week is de laaste Belgapomnotering voor vroege aardappelen. Zowel de notering voor vroege aardappelen als de notering voor Bintje zijn ongewijzid ten opzichte van vorige week. Belgapomnotering voor Bintje: De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehantee...
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 ...
August 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 ...August 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...
August 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...