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Llevarían a Colombia ante la OMC por imposición de aranceles
November 10, 2018
Llevarían a Colombia ante la OMC por imposición de aranceles
El país suramericano quiere aplicar impuestos contra las papas fritas de Bélgica, Países Bajos y Alemania.
Secondary growth (NL: doorwas), especially for the potato variety Bintje, is the most important quality issue this year
(Courtesy: Farm Frites)
November 08, 2018
North-western European Potato Growers: harvest down 20 percent at least
The total potato harvest in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France in 2018 will be at least 20 percent lower than last year, according to the latest estimates of the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG).
Variedad de papa Kawsay
November 07, 2018
Perú lanza variedad de papa para mejorar seguridad alimentaria
Kawsay, desarrollada por el CIP, tiene el potencial de mejorar los ingresos y la seguridad alimentaria de las comunidades con pocos recursos, ubicadas en tierras altas.
A potato field in Mongolia, being inspected by experts (Courtesy: International Potato Center)
November 07, 2018
Mongolia says it can fully secure domestic demand for potato, wheat
Mongolia can now fully secure its domestic demand for wheat and potatoes, the country's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry said Monday.
PepsiCo plans to accelerate the growth of Pipers Crisps, adding it will continue to develop and export the multi-award winning brand
November 06, 2018
Pepsico to acquire UK chips company Pipers Crisps
PepsiCo has announced its intention to take over the UK based snack food company Pipers Crisps.
Agrico presented the potato varieties Twister and Twinner also at the Bio-beurs. Their natural resistance to the major potato disease Phytophthora makes them very suitable for organic cultivation.
November 06, 2018
Potato variety presentations in the Netherlands: Agrico highlights natural resistance to Phytophthora
As part of the potato variety presentations in the Netherlands later this week, Agrico highlights its late blight resistant varieties in a Ukraine themed show.
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All employees were evacuated safely and the local fire fighters who received assistance of several fire brigade unites from the surrounding area doused the flames after a two-hour-long effort
November 06, 2018
Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
One of the snack factories of Agro Tech Foods limited, a subsidiary of Conagra Brands in India, was destroyed by fire Sunday.
Telefónica Colombia y FAO presentan piloto ‘Smart Agro’
November 02, 2018
Telefónica Colombia y FAO presentan piloto ‘Smart Agro’
Se trata de un proceso de innovación, digitalización y análisis de datos que transformaría la agricultura del territorio nacional y brindaría mejores condiciones a la seguridad alimentaria.
Fabricante de papa frita duplica velocidad de envasado y disminuye los residuos
November 01, 2018
Fabricante de papa frita duplica velocidad de envasado y disminuye los residuos
La instalación de soluciones de envasado de alta velocidad de tna ha permitido a Pipers Crisps aumentar su productividad y mantener al mismo tiempo el más alto nivel de calidad del producto a través de una integridad mejorada del sellado.
FAO Food Price Index dips for the fifth consecutive month in October
November 01, 2018
FAO Food Price Index slightly lower in October
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 163.5 points in October 2018, down 1.4 points (0.9 percent) from September and some 13 points (7.4 percent) below its level in the corresponding period last year.
The Potato Conference in Zhaotong, China was held earlier this week on October 28 and 29, 2018. The World Potato Congress delegation made a significant contribution.
November 01, 2018
World Potato Congress participates at the Potato Conference in Zhaotang, China
The Potato Conference in Zhaotong, China was held earlier this week on October 28 and 29, 2018. The World Potato Congress delegation made a significant contribution.
Processing and packaging specialist tna introduces the intelli-date 5, a high-speed thermal transfer overprint date coder with airless design and integrated print code verification technology for continuously high-quality printing on flexible bags.
November 01, 2018
tna introduces high-speed airless date coder with integrated verification technology
Processing and packaging specialist tna introduces the intelli-date 5, a high-speed thermal transfer overprint date coder with airless design and integrated print code verification technology for continuously high-quality printing on flexible bags.
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October 30, 2018
Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India
Snacks and beverages manufacturer PepsiCo plans to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.
Bolivia lanza 3 variedades de papa para combatir la desnutrición
October 24, 2018
Bolivia lanza 3 variedades de papa para combatir la desnutrición
Son el producto de un trabajo conjunto de Visión Mundial, Orposacha y el INIAF. Por su alto contenido de hierro y zinc contribuirán a reducir la desnutrición crónica,
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October 23, 2018
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October 23, 2018
McCain Foods USA recalls frozen roasted vegetables. Foods using these as ingredient are being recalled as well
McCain Foods USA Inc. is recalling all products from its Colton facility in California, which produces fire-roasted, caramelized or sauteed frozen fruit and vegetable products.
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October 19, 2018
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Potato Plastic is a biodegradable material made of potato starch that can be used for cutlery and straws and will decompose just two months after use (Courtesy: James Dyson Foundation)
October 19, 2018
Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist
Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.

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