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FPS Food Process Solutions Opens India Office in Heart of Commercial Sector

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 24, 2024.

FPS Food Process Solutions opens a new office in Ambli, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a major commercial center known for its roots in industrial and food manufacturing.

World Potato Congress Webinar 'International Day of Potato -Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope' by André Devaux & Chikelu Mba

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 24, 2024.

World Potato Congress Inc. has announced the Webinar: "International Day of Potato 2024-Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope" presented by Dr André Devaux and Dr. Chikelu Mba, April 29, 2024, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).

Iconic Figure in Potato Processing Industry, Davis Christensen, Retires from Idaho Steel Products and Reyco Systems

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 23, 2024.

After decades of dedicated service and unparalleled contributions to the potato processing industry, Davis Christensen, esteemed owner of Idaho Steel Products and Reyco Systems, has announced his retirement.

Support Childhood Dementia: Little Heroes Foundations' Pre-Congress Events for the World Potato Congress 2024

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 23, 2024.

Little Heroes Foundation (LHF) is now a Charity Partner for the 12th World Potato Congress.

Potato company RPE exhibits for the first time at CPMA in Canada

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2024.

North American potato industry leader RPE LLC., a reliable year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes, will be a proud first-time exhibitor April 23-25 at CPMA in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Memorandum of Understanding Exchanged Between Koelnmesse India and Indian Chamber of Commerce for Anuga Select India 2024

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2024.

Koelnmesse India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have joined hands in a landmark collaboration for the upcoming Anuga Select India 2024.

Indian agricultural scientists develop innovative, eco-friendly wind operated insect trap to enhance pest control

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2024.

A groundbreaking wind-operated aerial insect trap designed to revolutionize pest management in agriculture has been developed by a team of scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) in Shimla.

In memoriam: Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, passes away at 91

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2024.

With deep sorrow, the passing of Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, was announced. Kenneth passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 91.

Turn up the heat this summer with unique potato offerings

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2024.

From backyard BBQs to campfire cook outs, potatoes should be the MVP of summer time outdoor cooking adventures. They are versatile, delicious, easy to prepare, and the perfect complement to any summer dish.

Europatat unveils final program and speakers for 2024 Congress

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2024.

Europatat has announce the final program and distinguished speakers for its upcoming annual event, the Europatat Congress.

Snack manufacturer Utz Brands Announces Continued Acceleration of Supply Chain Transformation Strategy

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 20, 2024.

Snack manufacturer Utz Brands, Inc. has announced that certain of its subsidiaries including Utz Quality Foods, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of certain assets to Our Home™ ("Our Home").

New potato chip plant in Aroostook on track for July construction start

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 19, 2024.

The people behind one of Loring Commerce Center’s major new developments plan to begin construction by late July 2024

Help shape the Future of Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: CIP wants your input on breeding decisions

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 19, 2024.

Are you ready to be a part of something groundbreaking? The future of potato and sweet potato breeding is in your hands, and your expertise can make all the difference.

PAYR, the Finnish Potato Sector Association, joins Europatat!

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 18, 2024.

Founded in 2015, PAYR brought together the previous smaller potato associations to form a co-operative group able to speak for the whole potato value chain in Finland. PAYR also promotes the potato sales and supports potato research.

Elders Ltd announced as a Platinum Sponsor for the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 18, 2024.

Agricultural services company Elders Ltd has proudly announced its partnership as the major sponsor for the upcoming World Potato Congress, scheduled to be held from June 23rd to June 26th, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia.

The Little Potato Company launched its spring campaign: 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 17, 2024.

The Little Potato Company is putting a little spring in families’ meals and pantries with 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'

Spain: notable merger to take the potato sector by storm

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 17, 2024.

Hijolusa, Agricola Villena and Natuber will now be know as "Somos Hijolusa", a new company with the reach and means to shake the spanish horticultural landscape.

Potato farming in Europe – Late Blight crisis in the making

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 16, 2024.

It is not easy to be a potato farmer in Europe these days, and it may get even worse: To maintain the harvest, farmers need a sufficient number of highly efficient fungicides to cover a spray scheme for control of Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans).

Europatat and other Stakeholders raise concerns over proposed plant reproductive material amendments

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 16, 2024.

Europatat is raising concerns about the draft report on Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) which is set for a vote in the European Parliament’s Plenary during the week of 22 April.

Cheetos® Debuts 'Other Hand' Campaign, an Official Celebration of Fans who Reserve their Dominant Hand for Enjoying Cheetos

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 16, 2024.

Ninety-nine percent of people eat Cheetos® with their dominant hand, which means they need to live their life using their Other Hand... even if things get a little messy.

HyFun Foods' HyFarm Initiative Appoints Soundararadjane S as the new CEO, Pioneering Fresh Produce Innovation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 16, 2024.

HyFun Foods, a trailblazer in the frozen food industry, has announced the appointment of Soundararadjane S as Chief Executive Officer for their groundbreaking initiative HyFarm.

Indian potato processor HyFun Foods unveils new brand identity, logo and brand mascot!

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 15, 2024.

Since its establishment in 2015, HyFun Foods has been a dynamic force in the global food industry, known for its premium-quality processed foods and vegetables. 

Delicious and healthy: discover top 10 snacks getting traction

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 14, 2024.

Who said snacks can’t be tasty and healthy at the same time? Usually, we associate snacks with unhealthy foods full of empty calories. However, the good news is that there are numerous options for delicious snacks that not only satisfy our cravings but also offer nutritional benefits.

Interpack advisory board confirms Markus Rustler as President

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 13, 2024.

At the constituent meeting of the Advisory Board of interpack, the world's leading trade fair for processing & packaging, the Chairman and his two deputies were confirmed in their positions.

AVR celebrates 175th birthday with limited edition Puma 4.0 Potato harvester

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 13, 2024.

In short, a family business that developed from a producer of hand tools into a manufacturer of high-tech machines for every stage of the potato growing process. A history of transformation and specialisation.

FAM STUMABO has launched two heavy-duty dicers at Anuga FoodTec 2024

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 11, 2024.

FAM STUMABO, a developer in the food industry specializing in industrial cutting machines and precision knives, unveiled two heavy-duty dicers at Anuga FoodTec 2024.

Earth is currently in the midst of a remarkable 10-month stretch of temperature records

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 10, 2024.

The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on Tuesday.

FPS Food Process Solutions and partners show potato processing innovation at Food Northwest Expo

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 10, 2024.

FPS Food Process Solutions, a leading provider of turn-key freezing and chilling solutions, showcased its innovative technologies at the Food Northwest Process and Packaging Expo in Portland, Oregon, took place April 10-11.

TOMRA Food inaugurates new center in Valencia, main HUB for Southern Europe and North Africa

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 10, 2024.

TOMRA Food is a world leader in optical sorting, grading and peeling solutions. Its main markets are the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Australia and China.

1,4GROUP Shifts Manufacturing of sprout inhibitor CIPC to the United States ensuring availability in North America

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 09, 2024.

In a significant move, 1,4GROUP has shifted the manufacturing of its sprout inhibitor chlorpropham (CIPC) to the United States, marking a transition away from its previous manufacturing base overseas.
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