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September 19, 2022
España: Reyes Maroto visita la planta 4.0 que pondrá en marcha Patatas Meléndez tras invertir 36 millones
La ministra de Industria, Comercio y Turismo, Reyes Maroto, visitó el viernes las instalaciones de la nueva planta de producción que inaugurará Patatas Meléndez a finales de año.
September 19, 2022
Europlant celebrated its 30th anniversary at Potato Europe
During PotatoEurope more than 300 guests from Germany and abroad met on September 7, 2022 at Gut Rethmar to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH
September 18, 2022
Mercadona cambia la receta de la tortilla de patatas
La tortilla de patata es uno de los bocados más populares de nuestro país. Consumido en todos los hogares, además es la tapa más solicitada en los bares y restaurantes, da igual en qué provincia de España te encuentres.
September 15, 2022
Satisfacción con los resultados de la PotatoEurope 2022
La Sociedad Alemana de Agricultura (DLG) ha organizado en Rittergut Bockerode, en Springe-Mittelrode (Baja Sajonia), la feria internacional de la patata PotatoEurope 2022. Del 7 al 8 de septiembre de 2022, ha sido el punto de encuentro para productores, transformadores y comercializadores de patatas de Alemania y del extranjero.
September 15, 2022
Potato genomes under the microscope
The DNA in humans and gorillas is about 95% identical. This percentage is much lower between potato varieties. This might sound like a fun fact to remember for a pub quiz, but for Remco Ursem and Stan Oome, it is a premise that carries a serious challenge.
September 15, 2022
NEPG: Climate change will reduce the total potato production in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany by 7 to 11 % despite an increase in hectares
During its last meeting prior to Potato Europe 2022, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates that global potato production in the NEPG zone (EU-04) will be down by 7 to 11 %.
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September 15, 2022
PotatoEurope 2022 confirms its place as international venue for the potato industry
The PotatoEurope trade fair, which took place this week on 7 and 8 September, at the Rittergut Bockerode Estate in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany, has confirmed its role as the international venue for potato.
September 14, 2022
España: Menos patatas en Álava por culpa del calor
No siempre el calor es bueno para determinados cultivos y menos cuando en un año como este la ausencia de lluvias ha inquietado a los productores y ha obligado a gastos suplementarios en bombeo de agua y en cantidad de riegos.
September 14, 2022
McCain Foods expands vegetable appetizer portfolio with Scelta Products acquisition
McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, adding the Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods to its growing family of delicious, prepared vegetable appetizer product offerings.
September 14, 2022
Mark Zuidhof appointed COO of cooperative potato company Agrico
Mark Zuidhof will be appointed COO of Agrico as of 16 September. Together with current director Jan van Hoogen (CEO), he will form the Statutory Board of Agrico. Jan van Hoogen will step down as director as of 1 January 2024.
September 14, 2022
Is potato your business? Plan and register for Interpom 2022: November 27-29 in Kortrijk Xpo, Belgium
This year, INTERPOM, the leading trade fair for the entire potato chain, will be held on 27, 28 and 29 November 2022 in Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium).
September 14, 2022
Scott Automation introduces end-of-line or multi-line palletizer Pal 4.0 at Empack Ghent
Scott Automation introduces innovative technologies for the packaging industry at Empack Ghent 2022, including their latest end-of-line and multiline palletising system Pal 4.0. Sponsored Content 
September 12, 2022
Sas Bernard, a well-known french potato grower, renews its trust in TOMRA Food by choosing the TOMRA 3A
The Bernard SME employs 35 people and is almost one hundred years old. It is located in Gomiécourt, 30 minutes from the Arras train station, in the Hautsde-France region on the vast plains of the Artois.
September 12, 2022
DanRoots and Newtec: A collaboration for accurate and efficient weighing and packing of a new organic snack carrot variant
DanRoots selected Newtec's weighing and packing solution to optimize production sustainably. Newtec’s innovative weighing solutions offer reliability and efficiency of production for customers in the food industry.
September 12, 2022
Marleen de Rond-Schouten will be the new Managing Director Agro & Strategy as of 1 January 2023.
On 1 January 2023, Marleen de Rond-Schouten will take over Arjan de Rooij’s tasks as Managing Director Agro & Strategy. Mr De Rooij will leave Royal Avebe after more than 14 years.
September 07, 2022
TOMRA Food: Cómo las soluciones actuales de calibrado y embalaje ayudan a las plantas de proceso de arándanos a ser más competitivas
Los cambios en la industria del arándano están plateando retos nuevos a las empresas de proceso de este producto. Actualmente están sometidas a mayores exigencias de mejora tanto de la cantidad como de la calidad, pero también existen soluciones que permiten lograr ambas cosas.
September 05, 2022
FAO Food Price Index drops for the fifth consecutive month in August
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 138.0 points in August 2022, down 2.7 points (1.9 percent) from July, registering its fifth consecutive monthly decline. Despite the latest drop, the index remained 10.1 points (7.9 percent) above its value a year ago.
September 04, 2022
Campaña de la patata: se prevé una reducción de la cosecha por las olas de calor
Las altas temperaturas afectan a la producción de patata de A Limia, con menor cantidad de tubérculos y de menor tamaño. Variedades como la Agria son de las más afectadas. Conocemos las previsiones cuando comienzan a arrancarse las plantaciones de temprano.