November 11, 2021 | News

Four potato research projects awarded $2.6 million USDA-NIFA grants

NIFA recently awarded four Potato Research grants as part of their Special Research Grants program.

November 05, 2021 | News

CIP to release almost completely late blight resistant potato variety

As CIP prepares to release a potato variety with almost complete resistance to late blight, Peruvian farmers will soon have a new option for dealing with this devastating disease.

October 28, 2021 | News

The potato variety of the future is more resistant, sustainable and most of all robust

During the Potato Variety Days 2021 from November 3-5, breeding companies and seed potato trading houses present their most promising varieties.

October 22, 2021 | News

Wageningen University produces kerosene from potato waste streams

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and its partners have developed a new type of aviation fuel, produced using potato waste streams.

October 15, 2021 | News

Insight in potato crop development during extreme weather conditions

A Belgian project is gaining insight in potato crop development and quality during extreme weather conditions.

October 08, 2021 | News

HZPC introduces online potato calculator to create sustainability awareness

With the introduction of an online potato calculator, HZPC wants to create awareness about the various sustainability topics in potato varieties.

October 01, 2021 | News

New potato based alternative for dairy based foods on the way

New player in the growing market for plant-based foods The Simple Root recently announced its UK-launch of potato based dairy alternative later this year.

September 24, 2021 | News

Ukrainian potato support program aims for import substitution

In 2021 Ukraine will have a state support program for the development of the potato sector.

September 23, 2021 | Articles

Digitisation important for entire potato sector: from cultivation to consumer

‘We are on air, on time and online’, is how moderator Jean-Paul Judson starts the 2021 digital Europatat Congress. His opening words fit the theme of this special edition of the congress of the European Potato Trade Organisation: ‘Stay connected – new strategies for the potato sector’.

September 17, 2021 | News

RMA-Techniek acquires digital French fry measuring instrument SolEye

Machine manufacturer RMA-Techniek will take over digital measuring instrument SolEye as of September 2021.