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News
Below is a short list of some of the latest news stories. The latest news headlines can be found here.
McCain potato production unit to come in Indian province of Gujarat?
2009 World Potato Congress industry awards launched
Consumption of potatoes in France showing signs of an increase
Spud sales soar as UK shoppers feel pinch
Regional potato extension/research group met in Michigan
Slow development of 2008 US potato crop complicating processing season, analyst says
British potato crop still hampered by poor weather
Giant sculpted potatoes to mark Year of the Potato in Western Australia
Mexican consumers continue to receive the good word on US potatoes
The Potato Council launches new online design centre for potato growers
More aphids threaten virus spread in British seed potatoes
Spuds out of reach for some families
New Brunswick potato leader Ron Piper passed away
Feted potato may get special treatment in WTO deal
Kettle Chips and Tyrrells case study: effectively marketing authentic potato chips
Target pellets to beat early slug threat in potatoes
Idaho growers see role for spuds in food crisis
Potato Council gears up to battle blight
NDSU Potato Blightline to operate again in 2008
Canadian production unaffected by rising interest in spuds
US potato exports remain strong
Belgium in a stir over fries-price hot potato
Potato rots in Bangladesh cold storages as overloading raises temperature
Potatoes can be used to beat hunger problem
NAPMN expects Canadian potato plantings to be down 5%
USPB continues to promote positive qualities of US frozen potato products in China
Innovations needed to boost spud sales, says new chief of US Potato Board
Maine Potato Pest Control Guide updated
University of Canterbury scientists researching superior potatoes with China
Potato Processing and Storage Convention explores opportunities of globalisation
Two new menu items made with US dehydrated potatoes offered by Japanese pub
Fewer acres but stronger yields for US winter and spring potato crops
Let them eat spuds: potatoes - the world's new staple?
Potato crops in Britain set back by cold conditions
British Columbia chip company showcased eco-friendly chips
Federal assistance will aid Washington State farmers
Mr Chips to leave sharemarket if takeover succeeds
Quote of the Day
USPB continues to promote positive qualities of US frozen potato products in China
Mac Johnson leaves USPB, will head new potato marketing group
Stones in the field don't have to put potato farmers between a rock and a hard place
Potato Commission launches video contest for Idaho high school students
Backward spring weather is slowing crop development in several US regions
Wanted - lots more Kiwi spuds to feed China
Mr Chips Holdings expects bid from Simplot Australia
New freeze-dried chips with with no added oils, preservatives or Olestra hit market
Government promotes potato in rice-short Bangladesh
Potatoes could lose acreage to wheat, soybeans
New York potato stocks decreased
US potato stocks higher than last year
Idaho potato stocks up 10 percent from last year
McCain Foods and Fuller’s launched bespoke chip
Potatoes NB tries to recapture image
UK crisp maker turns to vodka
Frito-Lay launches low sodium versions of its top selling snack chips
Planting in Great Britain still lagging behind last year's progress
Potato farmers in West Bengal struck by distress sale
Washington State potato conference relocates to Kennewick
Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers to officially join United Potato Growers of America
Langholm Capital takes majority stake in Tyrrells Potato Chips
Wada Farms, Farm Fresh Direct form fresh potato marketing group
Nominations for 2009 US Potato Board members now open
US seed exports reach $1,7 million
US potato seed varieties registered in Brazil
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Use biotechnology to improve potato production, scientists say
US spring crop acreage expected to be down
Connors selected to lead 2008-2009 United States Potato Board
Potato challenge prove popular with Irish school children
No 'small potatoes' for marketing Jersey Royals
Danish academic and industry initiative to focus on potato genomics
Maori potato cultivars harvested for seed-bank
Act early to beat blight on potato dumps
Great Britain's potato plantings falling behind
Renewed call to reform potato levy payments in the UK
Potatoes seen as 'food of the future'
Many early Egyptian potatoes at Russian produce market; Dutch potatoes cheaper
The Potato Council in Britain launched new online design centre for potato growers
Red River Valley stumbles in joining United Potato
Branston commits to increase skils of workforce - signs up for 'Skills Pledge'
Ohio chip company to build new plant
Indian potato growers protest over lack of cold storage
Idaho Potato Commission launched second contest on YouTube
Press Releases
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Key Technology launches new blogs for food processors
Red River Valley Fresh Co-op holds first ever Annual Meeting; board elected
'Nourishing Our Future' at the World Potato Congress 2009
Prince Edward Island Potato Producer to Lead United Potato Growers of Canada
United Potato Growers of America offers free United Red Potato Crop Transition Conference & Farm Tour
Kiremko and Idaho Steel help processors take full advantage of flakes boom
Revus top fungicide receives federal registration
Potato Council drive to build fresh start for sector
Syngenta announces new registration of ACTARA® 240SC
Trends
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Rice scare gets people eating potatoes
Tesco introduces carbon labeling on potatoes
Food makers turn to potato proteins as clean label appeal soars
Potatoes can be used to beat hunger problem
McCain chips in to slash carbon footprint
Novel coloured spuds rich in antioxidants to grab consumer interest
Articles
Plants text message farmers when thirsty
Peru: Preserving the Potato in its birthplace
Potato cyst nematode trap cropping continues to show promise
Mechanisms of Fungicide Resistance and a Case Study of Fungicide Resistance in Potato Production
Gene expression to developing the super-potato
News in German
Sammelpunkte von AMIGO und McCain: Halli Galli im Pommes-Look
Aufregung wegen Pommes-Frites-Preisen in Belgien
Kartoffelpreise rückläufig
'Bamberger Hörnchen' zur Kartoffel des Jahres gekürt
Kartoffel-Pflanzungen sind drei Wochen in Verzug
Linda lässt sich nicht unterkriegen
Kartoffelbauern kritisieren Einfuhrpolitik des Seco
Kartoffel ist Lebensmittel der Zukunft - Wirksame Waffe gegen den Hunger
Schweiz - Kartoffelbauern kritisieren Einfuhrpolitik
RMX reagiert auf kleineres Kartoffelareal
Syngenta errichtet globales Biotech-Forschungszentrum
Die aktuelle Lage auf dem Kartoffelmark
Die Kartoffel lässt sich feiern
Bodenleben von GV-Kartoffel unbeeindruckt
Das Botanische Museum zeigt die Lieblingsknolle vom 'Alten Fritz'
News in Dutch
Brugge herbergt 'The Odyssey of the Potato'
Optimisme voor komend seizoen is erg groot
Evaluatie aprilnotering april 2008
'Er is veel veranderd op de aardappelmarkt'
Friet duurder ondanks goedkopere aardappel
Zwitserse aardappeltelers bekritiseren toegestane import Egypte
Vol op aardappelen gepoot door mooie voorjaarsweer
Vroege aardappelen op eiland Noirmoutier getroffen door nachtvorst
Nog kleine week te gaan voor afwikkeling april 2008 notering
Vlamingen kopen steeds meer op de hoeve
Veel export naar Rusland vanuit Nederland
Eerste Frietmuseum begin mei open
Aardappelteelt - grote verschillen in kosten en kostprijs pootgoed
Maatregelen bruinrot provincies Antwerpen en Limburg
REO Veiling verkoopt eerste Belgische aardappelen
Precisietoediening van herbiciden biedt perspectief
België - Voorraadinschatting op 1 april 2008
Varkensvlees- en aardappelindustrie beperkt afhankelijk van import
Landjuweel heeft primeur met nieuwe krattenopzetmachine van Mountec
Wetenschap zet zich in voor biotechnologie in Keniaanse aardappelenteelt
'Aardappel het voedsel van de toekomst'
Duitsland - Stagnering marktprijs door goed weer
Genetisch gemodificeerde aardappels laten microflora bodem ongemoeid
Aardappelmarkt 'prijsdal' verlaten?
Plantum wijst op meldingsplicht eigen vermeerderd zaaizaad en pootgoed
Nedato scant aardappelen
News in French
Bruges héberge 'The Odyssey of the Potato'
Pour avoir la patate, visitez le musée de la frite
Célébration de l'année de la pomme de terre
Quelque 150 cultivars des quatre coins de monde sont conservés
News in Spanish
El futuro de la papa está en la OMC
Importante impulso al comercio de la papa andina
Las nuevas tendencias de calidad en la producción de patata
España - Lecciones de la patata
Aumenta el consumo de papa para harina
El camino de la papa
Finalizó Curso-Taller sobre Usos de las Papas Nativas de Chiloé
Hace falta control en los precios de las papas
La patata, el rey de los tubérculos
Participan estudiantes en recogida de papas
Feria de la papa para nuevos estudios
La oferta de papa ya está en aumento
España - Hierbas que alivian con cápsulas de patatas
España - Asadas, cocidas, fritas...
Masa de aire frío de origen polar a partir del sábado en el centro del país
España: los laboratorios exploran una nueva generación de patatas
El I Congreso Nacional de la Papa se realizará en Huancayo
