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February 13, 2020
Cosun potato processing subsidiary Aviko posts highest operating profit ever
Cosun booked a considerably better group result in 2019 than in 2018. Cosun's potato processing subsidiary Aviko contributed strongly to this result as the manufacturer of fries and potato products achieved its highest operating profit ever
February 11, 2020
Aviko Potato starts to pay more for long storage
Aviko Potato starts to pay more for long storage. A potato grower who stores his potatoes until July and qualifies for all bonuses receives € 220,- per ton.
February 11, 2020
Haith talks Post-Brexit Plans at Fruit Logistica
Haith Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of potato handling equipment, used the Fruit Logistica (5-7 February) to ramp-up its post-Brexit preparations as the company looks to continue its excellent European export levels.
February 11, 2020
Europatat Congress 2020: Registrations open!
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is pleased to announce the opening of registrations for the upcoming annual Europatat Congress that will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on 11 and 12 June 2020 at the beautiful Amigo Hotel.
February 10, 2020
Nueve concellos se liberan del veto al cultivo de patata
La Xunta y el Ministerio de Agricultura acordaron ayer levantar la prohibición de plantar patata en nueve ayuntamientos de las provincias de A Coruña y Lugo afectados por la polilla guatemalteca.
February 10, 2020
Jaly's, las primeras patatas fritas del mundo con la denominación de origen 'Pataca de Galicia'
La empresa orensana Patatas Fritas Jaly's se ha convertido en la 'primera empresa a nivel mundial en realizar una producción de patatas con denominación de origen'; en concreto, con el sello 'Pataca de Galicia'. Sponsored Content
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February 10, 2020
Patatas sin trampa ni cartón
El único productor de Terra Chá que vende producción certificada dice que la calidad debe ser valorada por el consumidor.
February 09, 2020
AHDB warns UK potato growers not to use CIPC at 2020 store loading
AHDB Potatoes warns potato growers in the United Kingdom not to use the sprout inhibitor CIPC on their 2020 potatoes, as it makes it impossible to sell them. In fact ALL European farmers should follow this advice!
February 06, 2020
Europatat highlights the potato sector priorities at Fruit Logistica 2020
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is attending Fruit Logistica during its edition 2020. As every year, the association is taking the opportunity to meet with many of its current and potential partners.
February 06, 2020
The FAO Food Price Index rose for the fourth consecutive month in January
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 182.5 points in January 2020, up 1.3 points (0.7 percent) from December 2019 and 11.3 percent higher than the same month last year.
February 03, 2020
Los 30 años de Mcdonald's en Rusia: aquel primer bocado de capitalismo en la URSS
30 años después, frente al ruido de la globalización, muchos moscovitas han de recordar estos días aquella tarde remota en la que la Perestroika los llevó a conocer el Big Mac.
January 31, 2020
Haith Strengthens its Project Management Team
Haith has strengthened a key area of its business with the appointment of Jim Bird. Mr Bird joins the leading designer and manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment as a Project Manager. Sponsored Content 
January 31, 2020
World Potato Congress Webinar: What's all this talk about Hybrid breeding and Hybrid True Potato Seeds (HTPS) revolutionizing the potato industry?
The World Potato Congress (WPC) is extremely pleased to be offering this second webinar in its 2020 series featuring Mr. Hein Kruyt, CEO of Solynta.
January 30, 2020
Agrico shows 'Next Generation' potato varieties at Fruit Logistica
Agrico will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 5 to Friday 7 February 2020. At this leading international trade event, Agrico will demonstrate its contribution to sustainable potato cultivation for the ‘Next Generation’.
January 30, 2020
Volm Partner Manter buys a stake in Solidtec, a manufacturer of palletising systems
Volm Companies, Inc., a leading supplier of packaging solutions to the fresh produce industry, has announced that its partner Manter International B.V. in Emmen, Netherlands, has acquired shares of Solidtec BV, a manufacturer of palletising systems.
January 30, 2020
Vibratory conveyor manufacturer FoodeQ dedicates a magazine to its 10th anniversary
Vibratory conveyor manufacturer FoodeQ dedicates a magazine to its 10th anniversary
January 28, 2020
Bord Bia, CNIPT, Europatat and VLAM join forces to promote the consumption of fresh potatoes among European millennials
CNIPT, Bord Bia, Europatat and VLAM have launched an inspiring campaign under the title “Potatoes, prepare to be surprised – Europe’s favourite since 1536”.
January 27, 2020
Crece el consumo de snacks saludables a base de verduras y frutas
Según los datos de AECOC Shopperview, predomina el consumo indulgente de productos más calóricos y procesados, pero crece la categoría de snacks saludables, como las opciones veggie. Los españoles consumen 3,5 snacks al día.