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New Modernized Branding and Logo Signals the Brands Evolution in Food Quality, Sustainability, and Digital
January 08, 2021
Burger King introduces new logo in first complete rebrand in over 20 years
New Modernized Branding and Logo Signals the Brands Evolution in Food Quality, Sustainability, and Digital
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
January 08, 2021
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal second quarter 2021 results and provided a business update for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui
January 08, 2021
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (Kenya) gets tough on potato regulations
The Nakuru County Government has announced that implementation of the potato regulations including the 50kg packaging rule is in force and must be adhered to immediately.
FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December
January 07, 2021
FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 107.5 points in December 2020, up 2.3 points (2.2 percent) from November, marking the seventh month of consecutive increase.
In one year, a Scottish potato company removed almost 27 tons of plastic from its packaging.
January 06, 2021
The potato company Scotty Brand saves 27 tons of plastic from its packaging
In one year, a Scottish potato company removed almost 27 tons of plastic from its packaging.
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
January 05, 2021
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
Last month, key actors from Georgia’s potato sector convened virtually to discuss ideas to enhance the country’s potato sector.
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PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency
January 05, 2021
PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency
To the untrained eye (and mouth), a Cheetos Snack is a Cheetos Snack. But even die-hard snack lovers might not realize the lengths to which engineers go to ensure each bite has the optimal crunch, lightness, and shape.
The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal as they can no longer be exported to the EU or Northern Ireland
January 04, 2021
Brexit: Scottish minister pledges to fight for seed potato exporters
The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal. Exports of seed potatoes - a vital Scottish export - will not be part of a trade deal between the UK and EU
Student Plant Sciences Shivani Bhanvadia from India participated in research on the germination process of hybrid potatoes.
January 04, 2021
From Seed potato to Seed: Optimizing the germination of TPS
This year HZPC expects to own the first prototype of a hybrid potato variety. These potatoes will be sown instead of planted, and that offers a perspective for the food security of areas that are hard to reach.
La Familia Imle: Paul y Kathy en el centro, Peter (el hijo) y su familia a la izquierda, Amy (la hija) y su familia a la derecha. (Courtesía: Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council)
January 04, 2021
El hombre que intenta llevar el cultivo de la patata al siglo XXI
El agricultor Peter Imle intenta reducir a la mitad su cantidad de cromosomas para abrir el camino a muchas nuevas variedades con características más útiles.
Sensor can help save 500 million gallons of water and 250,000 gallons of gasoline across 10,000 acres of farmland
December 30, 2020
Soiltech has expanded the functionality of its soil moisture sensor with temperature, humidity, location and impacts
Enabled by AT&T’s nationwide, highly secure LTE-M cellular network, the Soiltech Sensor precisely records and transmits data for soil moisture, temperature, humidity, location and impacts that may create bruising while crops are being grown, transported, and stored.
Native to the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado potato beetle has now spread to many parts of the world, chowing potato leaves, costing farmers millions—and quickly overcoming most every pesticide thrown in its way. A new UVM study sheds light on how these
December 29, 2020
How Colorado Potato Beetles Beat Pesticides
Native to the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado potato beetle has now spread to many parts of the world and quickly overcoming almost every pesticide thrown in its way. A new UVM study sheds light on how these insects become resistant so fast.
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Source: Marketing Year 20 Sales & Utilization Report, Potatoes USA
December 29, 2020
Pandemic impact: Foodservice losses reduce total potato sales in the United States
There was a 5% decline in the utilization of potatoes grown in the United States during the July 2019 – June 2020 marketing year (MY20).
Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.
December 29, 2020
A Crop Pandemic Would Be as Devastating for Biodiversity and Food Security as COVID-19
Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.
Colonization and multiplication of Pectobacterium brasiliense Pb1692. Credit: Janak R. Joshi, Linxing Yao, Amy O. Charkowski, and Adam L. Heuberger
December 29, 2020
Chemical composition of wild potato relative contributes to its resistance to pathogen
In a recent study published in the MPMI journal, scientists from CSU revealed that metabolites from S. chacoense contribute to disease resistance by altering the pathogenic behavior of Pectobacterium brasiliense, rather than inhibiting its growth or killing it.
Smart Big Bags for seed potatoes keep track of temperature during transport
December 29, 2020
Smart Big Bags for seed potatoes keep track of temperature during transport
With the pilot, 'smart big bags' HZPC uses the internet of things to share knowledge and get a better grip on the delivery process of seed potatoes.
Burger King is selling a sundae stuffed full of French fries in Singapore after noticing diners dunking fries in their ice-cream.
December 28, 2020
Burger King is selling a sundae stuffed full of French fries in Singapore
Burger King described the dessert as 'eccentric, but delicious' with contrasting temperatures, textures, and flavors. It's an ice-cream sundae full of fries.
And, yes, the fries are served hot.
In the United States, House and Senate just approved COVID Relief and FY21 Funding Bills. The National Potato Council reviews what these bills mean for the US Potato Sector.
December 22, 2020
The National Potato Council reviews the impact of the COVID Relief and FY21 Funding Bills
In the United States, House and Senate just approved COVID Relief and FY21 Funding Bills. The National Potato Council reviews what these bills mean for the US Potato Sector.

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