Nueva Zelanda: Simplot seeks to sell GM potato products in New Zealand and Australia
JR Simplot has applied at FSANZ for approval to export genetically modified potato products into Australia and New Zealand.
Europa 11/07/2017
Zambia: Zambian farmers push for regulation of South African potato imports
Zambia and South Africa may be perfectly at peace, but farmers on either side of the Limpopo River - the border between the two countries - may be engaged in a trade war.
Africa 11/07/2017
Australia: AU potato crops threatened by new bacteria
An aggressive bacteria that attacks potatoes has been found in Australia for the first time.
Oceania 11/07/2017
Canadá: Case study reveals how to reduce potato waste by increasing quality
As part of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association’s (OPMA) food waste reduction initiative, Value Chain Management International (VCMI) worked with EarthFresh Foods and growers to identify ways to reduce waste by increasing the quality and value
Norte Am. 11/07/2017
EEUU: Potato cartel caused Americans to pay nearly 50% more for potatoes
U.S. potato-grower cooperatives in the early 2000s deployed drones and scanned satellite images as they colluded to reduce the amount of potatoes grown across the country in an effort to increase their profits, according to a report by California Sta
Norte Am. 11/07/2017
EEUU: Washington potatoes and onions monitored by GPS technology
Russet, red and yellow potatoes and red, yellow and white onions from Washington’s Columbia Basin are in good supply currently.
Norte Am. 11/07/2017
Inglaterra: McCain gets the go ahead for £100M UK factory expansion
Potato processor McCain Foods has won approval and may now officially expand its Scarborough factory which is part of a £100 million investment into its operations.
Europa 11/07/2017
Escocia: Brexit could cause problems for Scottish seed potato exporters
Seed potato growers for the United Kingdom who have been confident that crucial trade with Egypt and other non-EU markets would not be disrupted by Brexit may be in for a shock.
Europa 11/07/2017