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Aerial view of the McCrum French Fry plant in Belfast, Maine. McCrum: 'Kiremko and Idaho Steel are our partners. We do not consider them as our suppliers.'
December 22, 2020
Maine French Fry manufacturer McCrum: 'Kiremko and Idaho Steel are our partners.'
McCrum: 'This project with Kiremko and Idaho Steel was a big project for our family. Trust with Kiremko and Idaho Steel has grown from day one. Our family considers them as partners now.'
Todd Forbush, Engineer with Techmark, Inc.
December 21, 2020
World Potato Congress January 14, 2021 Webinar with Todd Forbush
The World Potato Congress has announced its next webinar for Thursday, January 14, 2021 with Todd Forbush, Engineer with Techmark, Inc.
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano.
December 18, 2020
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano
Pese a los múltiples esfuerzos que se han realizado hace varios meses en la región, la situación de los paperos en el Oriente colombiano no ha mejorado y temen que la crisis no cese.
Dutch potato cooperation Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
December 18, 2020
Potato coop Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
Potato coop Agrico held its annual central general members' meeting last week. During this online meeting, the annual figures for 2019/2020 were discussed and Agrico's digital transformation was addressed.
Jeff Veysey Retires from McCain after a remarkable 44 year, single company career
December 18, 2020
McCain Foods Canada appoints new VP Foodservice Sales as Jeff Veysey retires after 44 years with the company
McCain Foods announces leadership changes to its Canadian Foods Service Sales Team. With an outstanding 44 years of service, Jeff Veysey has decided to retire on December 31, 2020.
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
December 17, 2020
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
The GB potato industry accounts for over 117.46Kha of planted area this year, and is represented by 1,611 growers in 2020. Growers have faced difficult seasons of late.
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Harvest from a confined field trial in Uganda shows a significantly higher yield (right) for the 3R Victoria potato, and without the use of fungicide. (Courtesy: CIP)
December 17, 2020
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) uncertain about pending potato season. (Courtesy: Eurofresh-Distribution)
December 17, 2020
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
The return of Nacho Fries also means a continuation of the beloved cinematic trailer-style ad creative, now starring Sarah Hyland and Joe Keery.
December 17, 2020
Taco Bell® brings back its Nacho Fries for The Holidays!
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries were incredibly popular and the fans of these tasty fries were highly disappointed when they were discontinued. Now they are back! But only for a limited time during the holidays, starting December 24.
Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia (Courtesy: Phillip Wharton)
December 15, 2020
Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
Huánuco: Más de 2 mil productores de papa cumplen paro agrario y protestan frente a gobierno regional (Courtesy: Edgar Falcón)
December 14, 2020
Huánuco: un sector de agricultores protestó frente a sede del gobierno regional
Le exigían al gobernador regional, Juan Alvarado, destinar un mayor presupuesto para la compra de sus productos.
Revolutionary Upgrades to Sensors and Insight Tools of the Sorter Lead to Better Bottom Lines for Processors.
December 14, 2020
Tomra Food merges best-in-class engineering and intelligence with launch of the Tomra 5C
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Estimates of Canadian Potato Production by Statistics Canada: a slightly lower overall production, but huge regional changes
December 14, 2020
2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province
Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
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Royal cooperative ends challenging financial year on a positive note
December 10, 2020
Royal Avebe publishes its integrated annual report 2019/2020
Dutch Potato Starch cooperative Royal Avebe today publishes its integrated annual report 2019/2020.
The Meade Potato Company in Ireland has started to extract starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products
December 10, 2020
Meade Potato Company adds starch extraction facility
Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products.
The company has an ambitious growth strategy and has started a study to expand production capacity.
December 08, 2020
Lamb Weston / Meijer acquires majority share in Russia’s first large scale French fries factory
Lamb Weston / Meijer strengthened its position in the frozen processed potato market in Russia with the acquisition of a majority share of its existing joint venture with the Belaya Dacha Group. The joint venture owns Russia’s largest French fries factory.

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