EEUU: McDonald’s chooses new potato varieties for its fries
In September, McDonald’s chose two relatively new varieties for its fries, developed in part by Washington State University researchers.
Norte Am. 28/11/2016
Francia: Parmentine’s site processes 350 tons of potatoes per day
Parmentine Production has been in Voves since 1997, and they have bounced back into production following the fire on the site in 2013. They now use the latest technology for sorting and calibrating their potatoes.
Europa 28/11/2016
EEUU: Researchers seek super spuds amid new strains of potatoes
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — A program that teamed up three universities and three agricultural commissions in 1984 has recently experienced its fourth great success with a newly bred potato that seems to be superior in numerous ways to the old gold .
Norte Am. 28/11/2016
EEUU: Jersey potato growers take action to reduce nitrates
Potato growers in Jersey have identified two areas where farming practices must change this winter to prevent a repeat of the water pollution that shut Val de la Mare reservoir for five months earlier this year.
Norte Am. 28/11/2016
Italia: Autumn will push up potato demand
The potato situation seems to be quite a positive one as "the commer-cialisation of potatoes is going well - quality is high and the produce will be available until April/May," reports Roberto Piazza, director of Fedagro Acmo Bologna.
Europa 28/11/2016
Brasil: Preços da batata recuam ainda mais
Elevada produtividade e concentração de colheita elevam oferta em novembro.
Latam 28/11/2016
Nueva Guinea: Peru & Papua New Guinea to cooperate on potato production
Papua New Guinea is looking to Peru for assistance in drought resistant potatoes that can withstand future extreme weather conditions. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill began initial discussions with the President of Peru, Dr. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski
Oceania 28/11/2016
Bélgica: België haalde 20 procent meer aardappelen in Nederland
De Belgische aardappelverwerkende industrie heeft dit jaar tot en met oktober 2016 maar liefst 20 procent meer aardappelen in Nederland aangekocht in vergelijking met dezelfde periode vorig jaar. Alleen al in de maand oktober ging het om ruim 28.000
Europa 28/11/2016