Potato mop-top virus Industry Stakeholder Update 15 February 2019
Here is the latest update from the PMTV team at PNZ. Potato mop-top virus update 15 February 2019
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World Potato Markets paint an interesting picture for processors
Of note in the recent World Potato Markets January issue, was the news from the Chinese Market. There is a clear picture of growth and demand for imported processed potatoes. China has been steadily increasing it’s imports since 2012 and 2018 was a record year with over 190,000 tonnes over their border. NZ ‘s part of the pie, is…
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Chip update – Health Promotion is the way forward
Health Promotion is the way forward by Gemma Carroll, Communications & Engagement Officer I was very interested to read the latest U.K. media on hot chips and takeaways. Advice has been given to U.K. fast food outlets, encouraging smaller portions, with reduced calories, in order to drastically reduce obesity levels. It’s the first step towards stricter requirements for traders. People can still enjoy their favourite takeaway…
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Fresh potato update – Walking through our potato projects
By Gemma Carroll, Communications & Engagement Officer The year has started with a bang, as we head straight into planning and beginning our summer field walks. This has also resulted in a great little booklet publication, which outlines many of the Research and Development Projects, that PNZ is currently undertaking or supporting. If you miss…
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2019 Field Walks
The 2019 Field Walk Booklet is now available for you to view. This booklet covers all of the 2019 field walks which are being held: 13 February, Canterbury 20 February, Pukekohe & Matamata 27 February, Manawatu, Horowhenua/Levin For more information on each walk please visit our Events page.
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FIET – PotatoesNZ Workshop
Food Industry Enabling Technologies (FIET) will be holding a workshop at University of Otago in Dunedin to discuss the impact of Pulsed Electric Field technology on potato processing. This is a free to attend workshop. Please see more details below. FIET – PotatoesNZ workshop
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Potato mop-top virus Industry Stakeholder Update 14 December 2018
Here is the latest update from the PMTV team at PNZ. Potato mop-top virus update 14 December 2018
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A quirky, fun event to launch new season bounty: November means New Potatoes 2018
By Gemma Carroll, Communications & Engagement Potatoes New Zealand Spring and Summer in New Zealand represent all of the best things about our country. Camping, picnics, BBQs, socializing and always great food. It’s the time of year where our sweetest produce is abundant: new potatoes are as popular as strawberries and with as much nostalgia and tradition surrounding them. It…
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Pest Handbook updated.
PotatoesNZ are pleased to announce that the Pest & Disease Handbook has been updated. Visit the Biosecurity section of the website to read more.
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Potato Mop-Top Virus Industry Stakeholder Update 2 November 2018
Here is the latest update from the PMTV team at PNZ.
