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March 04, 2011
First Shipment of Washington State Potatoes Arrives in Japan
On February 11, 2011, the first shipment of U.S. chipping potatoes from Washington State arrived in Japan.
March 01, 2011
GM Potato trial in Punjab causes controversy
A controversy on field trials/multiplication of GM potato at the Central Potato Research Station (CPRS), Jalandhar, has started with activists, farmers unions and medical experts demanding from the Punjab government for immediate ban on these.
February 26, 2011
Showers, hail hit potato crop in Agra (UP, India)
Showers accompanied with hail in some areas lashed Agra district (Uttar Pradesh, India) early Saturday morning, leaving farmers in this potato belt worried for the crop as it could be affected with diseases and yield poor quality.
February 23, 2011
US Dehy a huge hit at filipino catering seminars
Twenty catering companies in the Philippines were recently able to learn how to improve profitability by saving time and money with high quality US dehy.
February 20, 2011
Price plunge alarms Bangladesh potato farmers
Potato prices in Bangladesh have plunged to a four-year low both at retail and grower levels due to an increased supply.
February 20, 2011
Colder January hits Uttar Pradesh potato crop
Potato production in Uttar Pradesh, the leading potato growing state in India, has been hit by an erratic winter this year. Sponsored Content
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February 20, 2011
Sri Lanka imposes taxes on imported potatoes to save the local farmer
Sri Lanka Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando says that the local potato farmers will be guaranteed a reasonable price for their product.
February 16, 2011
Poor logistics are hurting Pakistan's potato exports
Pakistan’s potato exports are lagging behind compared to regional competitors, as a result of poor logistics in the country, exporters say.
February 14, 2011
Potato starch manufacturer China Essence reports double digit growth for 3Q FY2011
China Essence Group Ltd. ('China Essence'or the 'Group'), one of the largest, leading integrated producers of potato starch products in the People’s Republic of China ('PRC'), today announced its financial results for the third quarter ('3Q FY2011') and nine months ('9M FY2011') ended 31 December 2010.
February 14, 2011
US Seed Potatoes Gain Increased Access to Thailand
The National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are pleased to announce the Government of Thailand has approved the states of Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming to ship seed potatoes to Thailand.
February 08, 2011
Biscuit manufacturer Parle aiming for a 20% share of the snacks market in India
February 07, 2011
Potatoes to be exported from India to Russia
A clutch of Punjab-based potato farmers are in the final stages of signing a deal with Russian traders for exporting close to 10,000 tonnes of the crop to Russia for the first time. Sponsored Content 
February 06, 2011
Max Foods India Launches Dirty Potato Chips
US Snack foods manufacturer Dirty Potato is all set to enter the Indian market.
February 01, 2011
Calbee plans IPO to raise funds for overseas push
Japanese snack food maker Calbee Inc aims to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in March to raise funds to help it expand overseas, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday. January 30, 2011
Giant Agro Processing Limited to produce virus-free potato seeds for Bangladesh
iant Agro Processing Limited plans to produce some 1000 tonnes of virus- free potato seeds this year, which include breeder seeds, foundation-grade seeds and mini tubers, a top official said.January 28, 2011
Bangladesh increases cash incentives for potato export
The government of Bangladesh has planned to give 20 per cent cash incentive to potato shipment for the next five years in an effort to boost production and make it a top export item, officials said Thursday.
January 27, 2011
McDonald's No Match for KFC in China as Colonel Rules Fast Food
On the edge of Tiananmen Square, just across the street from Mao Zedong's tomb, He Yingying munches on a piece of chicken and gazes at the benign-looking figure beaming down at her.