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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 to cut potato sourcing by 20 per cent
The history and future of GM potatoes
Chairwoman of US Potato Board pitching potatoes
Demand for spuds drops as Americans eat fewer fries
Cheap imports chipping away at Aussie potato profits
McCain brings food education program to Scotland
US Potato Board president addresses declining demand
Potatoes to become booming business in Kenya
EU commission under fire over GM potato
North American spud growers gird for cutbacks
Levy increase for British potato growers
Mexican tariff hurts Washington State farmers
Scottish seed potato quality could attract lucrative Turkish market
In-furrow treatment targets early aphid activity
Is Europe finally ready for genetically modified foods?
Cash incentives for potato export under study in Bangladesh
We need GM plants that benefit consumers and not just farmers
Trade groups press for resolution of US-Mexico trucking spat
Pakistani potato export falls by 40 percent
Mexican tariff hurts Washington State farmers
A GMO hot potato
How did a genetically modified potato gain approval in Europe?
Health Commissioner defends GM potato decision
New leaders trained at 2010 Potato Industry Leadership Institute
Beating the blight: how to grow healthy potatoes
McDonald's spud growers take pesticide survey
Genetically modified potatoes stir European passions
Israeli potato and carrot export started
Fury as Brussels authorises GM potatoes
HZPC forecast price of 20.50 euro for seed potatoes
US investment to propel Kettle Foods
New Actara in-furrow treatment targets early aphid activity
E.U. clears biotech potato for cultivation
Pyrethrum losing its charm to humble potato in Kenya
Tough new US spuds take on double trouble
Potato researchers develop spuds with antioxidant qualities, visual appeal
Shearer’s buys Wal-Mart chip supplier Snack Alliance
Jersey Royal potato season starts early at Asda
Soils should be moist to keep scab at bay
Cutbacks in potato process contracts could push some Island growers out
Diamond Foods to buy maker of Kettle chips
Growers tend to over-water at the start of the season
Researchers develop new technique to reduce acrylamide in French fries
Greenvale AP reveals plans to install wind turbine at Fenland factory
Big freeze blights potato supplies to Northern Ireland crisp company
Tyrrells enjoys crisp sales
Pennsylvania potato grower to use solar to cut costs
US potato stocks increase; processors used less potatoes
Ukrainian companies importing potatoes from Saudi Arabia and Egypt
Govt mulls subsidising potato export to boost shipment, cushion Bangladeshi farmers
ConAgra Foods to shut down potato production line
Cuba seeks local potato variety
New SAC potato agronomist
Top-level meeting of European potato experts at Bockerode Estate near Hanover on 8/9 September 2010
Defra considers GM potato trial
US Potato Board pushes nutrition in February, March
Potential Australian seed potato market in Bangladesh
Potato prices crushed by low demand
Supermarkets putting squeeze on Irish veg growers, says new survey
Press Releases
The latest press releases published on Global Potato News can be
accessed from here.
One year later, costly trade blunder still in effect
HZPC forecast price of 20.50 euro for seed potatoes
Higher rate Retro targets tough weeds
Chipstock sales associate job opportunity at Black Gold
International attention for British seed potatoes at Fruit Logistica
Trends
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New technique to reduce acrylamide in French fries
US Potato Board pushes nutrition
Chips declared Britain's official 'feel good' food
PepsiCo eyes global snack growth
China's potato research - hope and concern
McCain Foods introduces french fries aimed at Indian consumers
News in German
Bäuerliche Landwirtschaft statt Gentech-Kartoffeln
Genmanipulierte Kartoffel für Spanien
EU-Kommission lässt gentechnisch veränderte Kartoffel zu
Stärkehersteller wollen Genkartoffel Amflora nicht anbauen
Kartoffeln Österreich: Exporte wieder im Aufwind
Gentechnik-Kartoffel Amflora zugelassen: Industrie setzt sich durch
Kult-Kartoffel "Linda" kommt zurück
Sieglinde ist Kartoffel des Jahres 2010
News in Dutch
April 2010 notering schiet naar boven
BASF ziet af van nieuwe proefvelden gen-aardappel
'Nog paar jaar voor Modena teelttoelating krijgt'
McCain zet dippen op de kaart met Fry’n’Dip
Groen licht voor gentech-aardappel
HZPC-prognoseprijs: € 20,50
Frankrijk weer bewezen als een exportland van formaat
Afzet pootgoed komt op stoom
Telersvereniging McCain in de maak in Nederland
Belgiun Inno Potato Award - Tweejaarlijkse award voor Belgische poot- en consumptieaardappeltelers
'Biologische aardappel heeft imagoprobleem'
Universiteit werkt aan gezonde frietjes
Aviko overweegt deling winst met aardappelteler
Avebe schort aanvraag voor veldproef genaardappel op
News in French
McCain réduit ses commandes
Bruxelles autorise une pomme de terre OGM
Salon international de la pomme de terre à Mostaganem
L'avenir s'annonce plutôt morose pour les producteurs de plants de pommes de terre
Stocks plus importants de pommes de terre en Belgique
Oscar System - Appareil de traitement des tubercules breveté Philagro France
La production de pommes de terre de Noirmoutier sera en baisse
News in Spanish
Cosecha de papa y nuevas siembras en Cienfuegos
Semilla de papa, reto para la ciencia cubana
