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Burgess Farms Boosts Efficiency and Quality with New Haith Wash Line

Just six months after installing a new potato wash line from Haith Group, Burgess Farms is already reaping significant benefits in throughput and q…

BUSINESS INSIGHTS

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Brauerei Locher Boosts In-House Snack Production with Ishida Multihead Weigher

A bespoke automated packing system centered around an Ishida multihead weigher has enabled Swiss company Brauerei Locher to successfully bring the …

POTATO TRENDS

Maryam Hussein, CEO SUSNEO; Lewis Cunningham, managing director, Wilson's Country and Brian Beattie, operations' director, McCulla Ireland Ltd

Irish Potato Processor Wilson’s Country Cuts Carbon Footprint with Bio-Methane Transport Partnership

Wilson’s Country, a leading Irish potato processor, has achieved a major reduction in its carbon footprint following the adoption of bio-methane-…

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The Better Meat Co. Secures Patent for Turning Potato Sidestreams into Mycoprotein

The Better Meat Co. (BMC), a biotechnology innovator specializing in alternative protein, has been granted a sixth U.S. patent for its proprietary …

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SMI Members Launched Innovative Project to Scale Regenerative Farming Globally

Members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), including McCain Foods, recently launched an innovative farm Lighthouse Project called “Rout…

PB SPECIAL FEATURES

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From Mesh to Smart: The Packaging Revolution in Potato Marketing

With rising costs, labor shortages, and shifting consumer preferences, the potato sector is under increasing pressure to streamline packaging opera…

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Frying Point: Smart Temperature Control Drives Quality in Potato Processing

Temperature control lies at the heart of the potato product frying industry. Achieving the ideal texture, color, and flavor that consumers expect r…

AGRO UPDATES

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PepsiCo Launches Regenerative Potato Farming Pilot Across Latin America

PepsiCo has launched a new regenerative agriculture pilot programme focused on potato production across four Latin American countries. In partnersh…

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Researchers Decode European Potato Genome, Revealing Limited Diversity but Major Breeding Potential

A groundbreaking genomic study led by Germany’s Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) has revealed that despite the narrow genetic diversity among E…

STORAGE SPECIAL

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Biofresh Safestore Offers Discount as It Celebrates 21 Years in Potato Storage Sector

Biofresh Safestore, the UK’s leading provider of ethylene-based potato sprout control systems, will mark its 21st anniversary at the upcoming Str…

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New Research is Aiming to Ensure Consistent Supplies of Potatoes Throughout the Year

With a project that focuses on potato dormancy and increasing storage life, new research is aiming to ensure consistent supplies of potatoes throug…

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Codex Alimentarius: 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN) is Safe to Use on Potatoes

1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN) is safe to use on potatoes, according to Codex Alimentarius. In stored potatoes, 1,4-DMN, a naturally occurring b…

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Utz, one of the leading U.S. salty snack brands, has partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the largest independent childhood cancer ch…

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Two nostalgic Pringles flavors—7-Layer Dip and Loaded Potato Skins—have returned to store shelves in a limited-time release that has sparked st…

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McCain Foods, the global potato giant responsible for one in every four fries consumed worldwide, has launched a new foodservice partnership with M…