China: Large storage for crisp potatoes in the cold north of China
The firm Hengwei was founded in 1998 in Zhenjiang, China. They are one of the biggest suppliers with a modern logistic concept in the east of China.
Asia 15/01/2016
Europa: AHDB project on potato nematology
A three year project, seeking to secure critical potato nematology expertise for the future and aiming to ensure continuity of scientific skills for the industry, is being led by Dr Jon Pickup, Head of Virology & Zoology at Science & Advice for Scott
Europa 15/01/2016
Pakistán: Bumper potato crop expected to bring in record foreign exchange
The country is expected to have a bumper potato crop this season, which can fetch a record foreign exchange, said an official of Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFSR).
Asia 15/01/2016
India: Odisha to become self-sufficient in potato production
In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, the state government is aiming to produce 350,000 tonnes of potato this rabi season, under the potato mission launched last year to make Odisha self-sufficient in tuber production.
Asia 15/01/2016
Pakistán: Punjab expects record 3.7m ton potato crop
Punjab grows 90 percent of Pakistan’s potato crop and this season a bumper yield of 3.71 million tons is expected. According to an official of Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFSR), this can fetch a record foreign exchange.
Asia 15/01/2016
General: Te veel aardappelen geeft meer kans op zwangerschapsdiabetes
Vrouwen die te veel aardappelen eten voordat ze zwanger zijn, hebben meer kans op zwangerschapsdiabetes dan vrouwen die geen tot weinig aardappelen eten, blijkt uit onderzoek van Amerikaanse wetenschappers.
Europa 15/01/2016
EEUU: Red potato marketing could enjoy uptick in 2016
The overall mood of several Red River Valley red potato shippers reflected substantial disappointment with low prices as 2015 shipping drew to a close. However, streaks of optimism simmered based on several points.
Norte Am. 15/01/2016
EEUU: FDA gives its OK to genetically engineered potato
BOISE, Idaho — A potato genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine is as safe as any other potato on the market, the Food and Drug Administration says.
Norte Am. 15/01/2016