The most popular potato preparation in America is the French fry. That’s according to an analysis of food ordering data between January 2018 and July 2019 by DoorDash, America’s largest food delivery service (and […]
Germany: Growth opportunities for organic potatoes in out-of-the-home catering
Since mid-June, local organic potatoes from Bavarian fields have been available to retailers, but larger quantities have only been offered since the beginning of the month. “The starting position could be a […]
Canada: Ontario Potato Field Day coming up
Folks, Dr Eugenia Banks is reminding all that the popular Ontario Potato Field Day is coming up this August 22 – so do not miss out! More information if needed from Dr […]
UK: Potato storage strategies without CIPC
Although the use-up period for CIPC is currently unclear, this autumn/winter is likely to be the last when it can be used to treat potatoes in store in the UK. If CIPC […]
US: Survey reveals potato consumption habits, favorite attributes
A survey commissioned by The Little Potato Co. found that 55% of Americans rank potatoes as their favorite comfort food. Spuds outranked pizza (21%), macaroni and cheese (15%) and pasta (9%), according to a […]
Potato contractor finds the best tractor for flailing success
Lincolnshire potato contractor David Matthews expects potato haulms to have a high biomass at burndown time, thanks to this year’s growing season, and says growers will need a lot of horsepower to […]
PepsiCo-funded research opens new avenues for low-fat snack formulators
Australian researchers have developed a novel method to measure the sensorial characteristics of potato chips. The technique \u2013 called vitro oral processing \u2013 could eliminate the expensive, time-consuming and often subjective perceptions […]
Screening varieties of potatoes for insect resistance
Mary Magnuson has spent a good amount of her summer scouting for insects. The entomology student is serving a summer internship at the University of Wisconsin-Arlington Agricultural Research Station. The Minnesota native […]
Potato storage technology training explained
Extensive groups of arable farmers have gathered in Emmeloord and Steenbergen in the Netherlands over recent weeks to attend the storage technology training course for Tolsma Vision Control systems. It appears evident […]
The ‘magic mix’ of ingredients responsible for the impossible Burger’s taste and texture
The Food and Drug Administration just gave the thumbs up for the major beef-like ingredient in the the Impossible Burger, soy leghemoglobin. Upon cooking, it reacts to generate heme, the source of the redness […]
New packaging laws launched across potato growing counties in Kenya
Potato farmers in fourteen counties in Kenya are the winners following the introduction of new packaging regulations which will be implemented across the country. The Crops (Irish Potatoes) Regulations 2019, which were […]
Can aeroponics be the answer to disease free seed?
Conventional techniques of seed production involves the use of potatoes that are propagated by harvesting and replanting the tuber in the field, and is routinely used by farmers. Although the method is […]
Late blight ‘kicks off big time’ in Scotland
A wet and warm start to August has heightened the potato blight risk in Scotland. During a week of almost back-to-back Hutton periods, advisory group Scottish Agronomy found a wave of active […]
US potato chip company to construct warehouse to accommodate growing business
Officials with West Virginia-based Mister Bee Potato Chips said this week that plans are in place to construct a new warehouse in order to keep up with expanding production. An estimated $500,000, […]
Bayer mediator dismisses report of $8 billion Roundup settlement
(Reuters) – Bayer AG has not offered to pay billions of dollars to settle claims in the United States related to the Roundup herbicide, mediator Ken Feinberg said, dismissing a report to […]
Calbee brings hit french-fry inspired snack to the U.S.
Since its introduction 12 years ago, the Jagabee brand has become one of Tokyo-based Calbee International’s top-selling products. The french fry-inspired snack has found a loyal following in Japan, China, Hong Kong, […]
Banned chemical alternatives sought for British potato growers; practical support provided
AHDB’s Strategic Potato Farm network in the UK is carrying out a variety of trials to ensure growers have effective alternatives for banned chemicals such as diquat and CIPC. The trials currently […]
