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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 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.

September 10, 2021 | News

NEPG expects average potato yield of 45 tonnes per hectare

Nearing the end of what they call ‘one of the most humid and difficult summers in the last decades’, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) expect average yields at the EU-04 level to be roughly 45 tonnes per hectare.

September 01, 2021 | News

EGG Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award

During a special award ceremony on Wednesday September 1st, a professional jury awarded the PotatoEurope Gold Innovation Award to the Microtubers of E Green Global (EGG).