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May 29, 2019
Potatoes: an algorithm that recognizes diseases
After several years of research, the team of Eurocelp has developed an algorithm capable of continuously detecting potato diseases.
May 22, 2019
France: 'We do a lot of research to find the best early potatoes'
The company La Rebelle specializes in the early potato of the island of Ré, which is harvested from April to August.
February 12, 2019
Dewulf unveils very first mounted 3-row belt potato planter at SIMA 2019
Dewulf, a manufacturer of agricultural machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present the mounted variant of the Structural 30 3-row potato planter for the first time at SIMA ’19.
October 19, 2018
Papas fritas, en peligro
Por la sequía en Francia. Son las nuevas víctimas del calentamiento global.
August 04, 2018
De cómo la papa 'apaciguó' a Europa y la salvó del hambre
La creían venenosa, desconfiaban de su aspecto y de algunos incómodos efectos digestivos. Pero un hombre, Antoine Parmentier, se consagró a propagandizar sus virtudes. Finalmente popular, este producto americano, exótico, se convirtió en la base de la dieta.
July 02, 2018
European retailers Tesco and Carrefour to create strategic alliance to deal with global suppliers
The two largest European Supermarket groups, Tesco and Carrefour are announcing their intention to enter into a long-term, strategic alliance. Sponsored Content
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March 14, 2018
France: 'The consumption of potatoes rises again'
Bayard Distribution is a family business located in the Hauts-de-France. The company produces about 12,000 tons of potatoes annually.
October 28, 2017
Francia: Florimond Desprez se afianza en el sector de papa de siembra con la compra de SPB
El pasado 23 de octubre de 2017, la compañía francesa firmó la adquisición del 100% de la Sociedad de Productores Bretones (SPB) y de sus filiales: Gopex Distribution y Bret Seeds.
September 13, 2016
Potato Europe 2016: Grimme to present many practical improvements of its planting, harvesting and handling technology.
Agricultural Machinery manufacturer Grimme will present at the Potato Europe in France several practical improvements of its planting, harvesting and handling technology.
September 11, 2016
Seminar at Potato Europe: 'Reshaping the World of Potato Business'
Potato Processing International magazine will host a seminar on September 15, starting at 2:30 PM, during the Potato Europe event in France.
August 18, 2016
Dewulf-Miedema present their potato handling and harvesting innovations at Potato Europe
Dewulf~Miedema will present their innovations in potato cultivation technology at Potato Europe in Villers-Saint-Christophe, France.
February 09, 2016
A First: French law forbids food waste by supermarkets
France has become the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food, forcing them instead to donate it to charities and food banks. Sponsored Content 
July 22, 2015
Dewulf and Miedema continue dealer restructuring in France
With the dealer restructuring in Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany complete, Dewulf & Miedema continue their dealer restructuring in Western Europe with the North of France.
February 08, 2015
France starts major marketing campaign to stimulate potato consumption
In France, a major three year long campaign to promote the consumption of potatoes just started.
November 28, 2014
Tong Peal appoints new representative for France
Tong Peal Engineering is enhancing its business in the French market by appointing a full time Sales Executive to service new and existing customers.
October 15, 2014
French Seed Potato Company Germicopa acquired by Florimond Desprez Group
Florimond Desprez, an independent family‐owned company, has acquired Germicopa, the leading French potato seed company and world leader in firm flesh potato varieties.
July 25, 2014
Consulta electrónica ‘La intensificación sostenible de la agricultura en América Latina y el Caribe’
Es una deliberación que busca consolidar una red regional para intercambiar experiencias y generar acciones conjuntas que aumenten las sinergias en la investigación agrícola, las políticas, las inversiones y las instituciones en América Latina y el Caribe.
July 31, 2013
Virus successful bio-insecticide against Guatemalan Potato Moth
The Guatemalan potato moth is wreaking havoc in potato crops in Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. Control measures exist, but are toxic or financially out of reach. Now there's a promising alternative: a biopesticide based on a virus that infects the moth.