EEUU: Idaho potato growers lawsuit to go ahead
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s request that a lawsuit by eastern Idaho potato growers be dismissed, has been denied by a federal judge.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
Indonesia: Exporters need to diversify
The news that Egypt plans to cut imports by 25 percent could affect Indonesian exporters who deliver products to the country, including citrus fruit and potatoes.
Asia 23/03/2016
Canada: patata OGM approvata per la vendita
La compagnia J. R. Simplot, sviluppatrice della patata geneticamente modificata Innate, ha riportato che il tubero potrebbe cominciare a essere posto in vendita nei supermercati canadesi entro la Festa del Ringraziamento.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
Kenya: Mechanization is the surest way of improving potato yield
More Kenyan farmers are turning to mechanization to meet the growing demand for potatoes which is being caused by the rapid expansion of cities and towns and the popularity of fast foods.
Africa 23/03/2016
EEUU: Operations expand at Oregon potato processor
A $30 million investment in the expansion of ConAgra Foods’ Lamb Weston business will expand operations at the facility in Boardman, Oregon.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
EEUU: Presentation on 2nd generation potatoes for Maine growers
In January, a genetically engineered potato, made by J.R. Simplot Company under the brand name Innate, was ruled safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and deregulated by the U.S.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
Australia: Victorian Potato Growers Council rebrands
On March 22, the Victorian Potato Growers Council, a division of the Victorian Farmers Federation, announced their rebranding as Potatoes Victoria.
Oceania 23/03/2016
Canadá: GM potato approved for sale in Canada
J.R. Simplot Company, the creators of a genetically engineered potato, reported that it could be sold in Canadian supermarkets by Thanksgiving.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016