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Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and supplier, will showcase the latest technologies from FastBack®, Spray Dynamics®, Ishida, and CEIA® at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019.
August 27, 2019
Heat and Control at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019
Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and supplier, will showcase the latest technologies from FastBack®, Spray Dynamics®, Ishida, and CEIA® at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019.
Left-to-right: Nathan Linder (lab/field technician), Blaire Harley (Lethbridge College student), Jason Cotton (Lethbridge College student), Carollynn Lemky (Lethbridge College student), Dr. Willemijn Appels (Lethbridge College’s Mueller Applied Research
August 26, 2019
Lethbridge College, Potato Growers Partner on Irrigation Study
A new study will dig deep into the soil to determine how watering and irrigation methods affect southern Alberta’s potato crops. The research project is a partnership. It is made possible through a grant from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Jason Hayden, chair of the P.E.I. Potato Board, says potato farmers are harvesting about two-thirds of what they normally get at this time of year. (Courtesy: Laura Meader | CBC)
August 23, 2019
Farmers hoping for heavy rain as potato yields down.
'Extremely dry' summer making it difficult to get good crop, says potato board chairman.
NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company (OPC) under which OPC will acquire substantially all of the Company's assets.
August 22, 2019
Oregon Potato Company to acquire assets of bankrupt NORPAC Foods
NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company (OPC) under which OPC will acquire substantially all of the Company's assets.
El cambio climático comienza a afectar al legendario alimento. En Perú, cuna de la patata, donde hay 4.000 variedades, campesinos y científicos temen daños ante las variaciones de heladas y lluvias.
August 21, 2019
Las amenazas que se ciernen sobre las papas
El cambio climático comienza a afectar al legendario alimento. En Perú, cuna de la patata, donde hay 4.000 variedades, campesinos y científicos temen daños ante las variaciones de heladas y lluvias.
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August 20, 2019
TOMRA Food to showcase breadth of food sorting capabilities at Pack Expo 2019
TOMRA Food will be demonstrating its newest sorting features live at Pack Expo 2019 for four selected industries: vegetables, potatoes, confectionery and petfood.
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International vegetable handling equipment specialist Tong Engineering is celebrating one year of successful business since the opening of its Tong USA spares, service and sales facility in Fremont, Michigan.
August 19, 2019
Tong USA's first year brings US potato growers & packers more bang for their buck
Tong USA’s first year brings US potato growers & packers more bang for their buck.
Biena Snacks is set to use the newly raised funding to expand plant-based products.
August 16, 2019
Biena Snacks Secures $8 million Funding Led By Former Snyder's-Lance Execs To Expand Plant-Based Foods
Biena Snacks is set to use the newly raised funding to expand plant-based products.
Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019, provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada
August 16, 2019
Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019
The United Potato Growers of Canada have released an update on the condition of the Canadian Potato Crop, as per August 15, 2019
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August 14, 2019
This Year's Lack Of Potatoes in Manitoba Is Described As An Anomaly
This Year's Lack Of Potatoes Is Described As An Anomaly
La compañía de origen canadiense, con el retorno de este impuesto, perdió alrededor de u$s 17 millones. En breve comenzará la construcción de la primera fábrica de la firma en territorio brasileño.
August 14, 2019
Filial de McCain en Argentina, afectada por las retenciones, apunta a Brasil
La compañía de origen canadiense, con el retorno de este impuesto, perdió alrededor de u$s 17 millones. En breve comenzará la construcción de la primera fábrica de la firma en territorio brasileño.
Late blight has been confirmed in a potato field in central Wisconsin.
August 13, 2019
Late blight detected in central Wisconsin, southern Washington
Late blight has been confirmed in a potato field in central Wisconsin.
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Dr. Eugenia Banks, a potato specialist, shows off a handful of Alliston potatoes that were grown in a trial area in a field on 12th Line of New Tecumseth. The new variety was created by a potato breeder from Quebec named Andre Gagnon, and in mid-July, it
August 07, 2019
New Canadian potato variety named after Alliston, spud capital of Ontario
In mid-July, a new variety of potato named Alliston was officially registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, making it the first tater in history to take its name from the potato capital of Ontario.
The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) presented Ivan Noonan with a Certificate of Appreciation as a founding Co-Chair of the organisation.
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August 05, 2019
Ivan Noonan Receives Certificate of Appreciation from United Potato Growers Canada
The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) recently presented Mr. Ivan Noonan with a Certificate of Appreciation as a founding Co-Chair of the UPGC, which was formed in 2006.

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