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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.
Legislators honored at annual Washington State Potato Day
National Chip Week celebrates the humble spud
Warning of new strain of potato blight in Ireland
Seeing 'red' at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Potato Research Centre
Chips declared Britain's official 'feel good' food
Canada and Latvia to cooperate for UN Food Program potato supply
New Aussie spud could save sight
United Biscuits said to have joined list of suitors for Kettle Foods
Professional potato growers in Ukraine expanding planting area for 2010
Second round bids for Kettle Chips
Idaho's effort to eradicate potato nematode makes progress
"McCain Foods Limited - SWOT Analysis" now available at Fast Market Research
Russian farmer convicted of planting land mines to protect his potato crop
Winter Olympic athlete represents potatoes
UI president reaches out to ag industry
PepsiCo eyes global snack growth
Britain's plans for trials of a blight resistant GM potato
Idaho Potato Commission upgrades web site
Government of Canada helps potato farmers boost their bottom line
Poor potato prospects for Eastern Canada
British potato producers to learn about GM
2009 US potato exports down
Colorado Seed Potato Act would require certified seed potatoes to be planted
Help for Irish potato farmers
Fungus strain puts Ireland's potato crop at risk
Wide swings in fresh potato shipping volumes; Idaho continues to up market share
US, Mexico closer to resolving trucking dispute
Potato crop destroyed by frost in Cyprus
Beijing's potato research - hope and concern
The potato taste concept Pommonde® rewarded second place in the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
McCain's passion for China: Changing the palate and culture of a nation
First french fry contract settled in the US
US Potato Board reaching out to target market in cyberspace
McDonald's looks for new spuds
US seed potato growers encouraged to join USPB on 2010 Brazil Market Visit
International Potato Center opens Asia branch in China
Dutch potato export trade declines
Blighted Northern Ireland spud producers on their own
All-time record expected for potato crop yields in northern Bangladesh
Lance, Diamond Foods, Pepsico said to bid for potato chip maker Kettle
Potato industry awaits USDA decision on WIC
USDA to buy spuds, blueberries
Trucking dispute with Mexico hurting exports of US frozen potato products
Virus limit raised in Prince Edward Island seed potatoes
McCain Foods introduces french fries aimed at Indian consumers
Psyllid pest threatens price hike for NZ consumers
GAP audits get tougher, but 'not as bad as it looks'
Tajikistan increased potato production in 2009
Proposed Colorado Seed Potato Act aimed at control of disease spread
Big freeze costs Irish potato growers €15m
Simplot, McDonalds Japan recognize Washington State potato growers
Dickeya-infected potato seed may not be replanted in Scotland
UK potato production 'increases alternaria threat'
Spud growers limit insurance costs
Bangladesh farmers expecting good potato production
Stats Canada - Potato production figures updated
Northern Ireland spud producers face big losses with assets frozen
Potato prices up more than 35% in Ireland
World’s leading potato seed exporter sets up shop at Fruit Logistica
Florida freeze stabilizes red potato markets
Remote sensing to track potato productivity in Himachal
Time to rethink the potato?
GM technology 'may provide way to defeat potato pests'
Trends worry spud industry
USDA to purchase surplus potatoes
Punjab farmers advised to sell potato crop by March
Potato stocks weigh down on British market
Potato Sustainability discussed
Idaho Potato Commission offers potato cost-calculating tool
Las patatas fritas de los restaurantes de comida rápida de EE UU se cocinan con aceite de maíz
International Potato Technology Expo unveils high quality partnerships
Record yields boost fall potato output in the US
A look back at the history of the Jersey Royal potato
Spanish potato growers association confirmed joint promotion
Australian potato crisis digs up expert
Lawmakers seek aid for spud growers
'Grow your own potatoes' - over 10.000 British primary schools have signed up
Virus plagues Prince Edward Island seed potatoes
Hundreds of people attending Pocatello's Potato Conference and Ag Expo

Press Releases
The latest press releases published on Global Potato News can be
accessed from here.
You Shouldn’t Have to Pay More for Eco-Friendly Produce
It’s time for British potato companies to go on the offensive
Wisconsin Whole-Farm Potato Growers Make Strides in Conservation and Sustainability
The potato taste concept Pommonde® rewarded second place in the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
Novel system now available for testing of PVY and PLRV in dormant potato tubers
Final chance for British growers to register and become a 'Potato Ambassador'
European Potato Processors’ Association launches new name EUPPA at a European Parliament event in Brussels
Universal Potato Chip System Creates Personalized Snacks for Each Customer

Trends
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McCain Foods introduces french fries aimed at Indian consumers
Consumer trends worry US spud industry
Time to rethink the potato?
McCain pushes 'real ingredients'
Peru's native potatoes face an increasing international demand
Low demand, tough economy daunt US potato industry

Articles
CIP developing heat and drought resistant potato varieties for Asia
Can McCain turn China around?
US Potato Board's Potato Nutrition Handbook a guide on 'all-things-potato'
ENDURE's 'From Science to Field' series now available online
Wireworms a nemesis for potato growers

News in German
Harz-Pilz enthält Hoffnung für Kartoffel-Produzenten
UNIKA: Mit gutem Image der Kartoffel werben
Speisekartoffeln in diesem Winter stärker nachgefragt
Neuer Wirkstoff gegen Kraut- und Knollenfäule
Sieglinde ist die Kartoffel des Jahres 2010
China Potato Expo 2010: Erste Branchenausstellung für Kartoffeln in China
2009 gab es bei Kartoffeln hohe Erträge
UNIKA-Mitgliederversammlung: Mit gutem Image der Kartoffel werben
Europa: Kartoffeln verarbeitende Industrie erwartet schwieriges Jahr
Bauern bringen Kartoffeln in Stimmung
BVL genehmigt Pflanzenschutzmittel 'Goldor Bait' zur Bekämpfung des Drahtwurms in Kartoffeln

News in Dutch
'Kwaliteit wordt niet gewaardeerd op doodzieke Nederlandse markt'
Ringrot aardappelen zijn in België geteeld
Pootgoed voor Marokko terug naar Nederland
Positieve marktstemming lijkt enigszins af te vlakken
Nieuwe, praktische flyers over beheersing aardappelziekte beschikbaar
Concurrentiepositie VS in wereldwijde markt van aardappelproducten onder druk
COGEM adviseert grotere isolatieafstand voor veldproef genaardappel
Aardappelprijzen België en Nederland verschillen
Twijfel over pootgoedafzet in Europa
Marokko keurt veel Nederlandse pootaardappelen af
Van Arendonk (NAO) pleit voor meer clustering in de aardappelhandel
NAO pleit voor meer clustering in de aardappelhandel
De eerste DLV Plant aardappelrassengids
Lagere prijzen voor aardappelen in contracten voor teeltjaar 2010
Carolus: naam van nieuw biologisch aardappelras
Avebe begint met schuuraardappelen

News in French
Le gouvernement du Canada aide les producteurs de pommes de terre à accroître leur rentabilité
Pomme de terre : la volonté de s'organiser sans soupçon d'entente
Pomme de terre - Difficultés sur la campagne en cours
Pomme de terre : regrouper l'offre pour pallier la volatilité
Un atout concurrentiel - Des mesures pour consolider la sécurité sanitaire
Production canadienne de pommes de terre en 2008 et 2009
« Planguenoual a la patate » célébre la pomme de terre - Planguenoual

News in Spanish
Destruidas 992 ton de semilla de papa en Venezuela; venían del Canadá y carecían de exámenes fitosanitarios
Patatas Naturales aclara que "nunca" comercializó las 'Pat Diet' como "bajas en calorías"
Recomiendan a los cultivadores de patata que escalonen las siembras
China y Centro Internacional de la Papa crean nuevo centro para aumentar capacidad de producción de papa y camote en China, Asia y el Pacífico
Lanza Sabritas papas sin grasa
Prodeleco amplía su almacén de patata pese a la crisis de precio del cultivo
La papa: dos siglos con los cubanos
INIA del Perú exportará semillas de papa a China
Liberará Inifap nuevas variedades de semilla de papa
Gastronomía: Nueva locomotora de desarrollo del Perú
Invitación a PapaNat2010
Ajustan criterios para exportar papa fresca Argentina a Chile