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Big growth in Asia for flavours specialist
In the first nine months of 2011, the Flavour Division of Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1,576 million, an increase of 5% in local ... -
Farmers protest against imported potatoes
A group of farmers today protested in front of the Trade Ministry in Jakarta, Indonesia, against the arrival of imported potatoes that they say ... -
Professors write a complete guide to potato growing
Two university faculty members - and one of their dads - have joined forces to publish "The Complete Potato Grower's Guide: What Every Grower ... -
UK could get ‘fat tax’
UK Prime Minister David Cameron is considering introducing a 'fat tax'.... -
Universities first plant patent on new potato?
Golden birch trees marked the edge of Greg Kalal's fields, but the dentist-turned-farmer was more interested in hues beneath the soil on his land ... -
Bruising costs potato growers £26 million a year
With dry weather exacerbating the risk of bruising potatoes at harvest, the UK Potato Council has called on growers to take a proactive stance ... -
Denmark introduces a ‘Fat Tax’
Following on a recent decision by Hungary, Denmark is to introduce its own 'fat tax'.Described as a pioneering move to slim the country's waistline... -
Leading researchers join World Potato Congress panel
Top potato researchers from Britain and The Netherlands have joined the speaker panel at the World Potato Congress (WPC 2012) due to take place ... -
Potato Council uses TV to promote spuds
UK Potato Council and a TV production company have joined forces to take ‘Small Potatoes' on an interactive tour of the country, and introduce ... -
Potatoes are a affordable source of potassium
A frequently expressed concern in the ongoing public health debate is that fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly those that are nutrient dense,...
