From Farm to Fry: Blockchain Traceability Reshapes India’s Potato Supply Chain
In a significant move for India's agricultural sector, McPatel Foods, the company behind the Ohh! Potato processing brand, has announced ...
Tag: Food safety
Optimizing Potato Wash Water Sanitation: New Data on PAA vs. Chlorine Dioxide for Microbial Control
A groundbreaking study provides critical, data-driven insights for the potato processing industry, directly comparing the efficacy of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) ...
The Acrylamide Challenge: How Potato Variety and Agronomy Can Mitigate a Global Food Safety Risk
A recent multinational study published in Food Science & Nutrition has delivered a stark warning, identifying an increased lifetime cancer risk for ...
Reducing Harmful AGEs in Potato Chips: How Green Tea Can Revolutionize Healthy Snack Production
Carbohydrate-rich foods like potato chips generate acrylamide (AA) and carboxymethyllysine (CML)—types of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs)—when exposed to high heat. ...
Boosting Food Security: How Potato Imports from Mongolia Are Shaping Agriculture in Buryatia
In the first half of 2025, the Republic of Buryatia imported 4,700 tons of potatoes, with 5,000 tons sourced from Mongolia alone, ...
Vacuum-Packed Cut Potatoes Stay Fresh for 10 Days at 4°C – Key Findings for Agri-Food Preservation
In a significant development for post-harvest handling and food preservation, researchers at the Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services have demonstrated that vacuum-packed ...
The Hidden Risks of Uncertified Potato Imports: A Case Study from Mordovia
On September 15, 2014, inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog) discovered a shipment of potatoes in Mordovia that lacked a ...
Potato Recalls in the US: A Wake-Up Call for Food Safety in Agriculture
Potatoes are a cornerstone of the American diet, appearing in everything from chips to frozen hash browns. However, recent recalls ...
Protecting the Future of UK Potato Storage: Why Your CIPC Residue Data Matters
Chlorpropham (CIPC) has long been a staple sprout suppressant in the potato storage industry. But following its withdrawal from approved ...
Hidden Dangers: When Potatoes Turn Toxic
Did you know the humble potato can sometimes pose serious health risks? This popular staple isn't always safe—especially when green, ...
Enhancing Food Safety in Bangladesh’s Potato Processing Industry: Addressing Acrylamide Formation
Acrylamide, a chemical compound formed during high-temperature cooking processes like frying and baking, has raised global health concerns due to ...
The Rising Snack Food Market: Driving Innovation in Packaging Machinery
The global snack food market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with 92% of manufacturers optimistic about future expansion, according ...
Frito-Lay Chip Recall: What Farmers and Agri-Professionals Need to Know
Frito-Lay’s Recall: A Wake-Up Call for the Agricultural Sector In a recent recall announcement, Frito-Lay identified a limited batch of ...
Revolutionizing Food Processing: Dynamic Conveyor’s DynaClean S Series Enhances Hygiene and Efficiency
The food processing industry faces constant pressure to improve operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. Dynamic Conveyor’s ...
Organic or Not? The Debate Over Mislabeling in Agricultural E-commerce
The intersection of organic agriculture and e-commerce has been brought into sharp focus following accusations by Wang Hai, a well-known ...
Introducing the DTS Screw Blancher 2.0: A Leap Forward in Food Processing Efficiency and Reliability
In the world of food processing, consistency, reliability, and efficiency are key to maintaining high product quality while keeping costs ...
USDA’s 2023 Pesticide Report: Good News for Food Safety and Farmer Practices
In its 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has delivered reassuring news for ...
Revolutionizing Food Processing: The End of Splicing with Intralox ZeroSplice Technology
For food processors, belt splicing has long been a tedious and time-consuming task. The traditional method requires hours of labor, ...
Upcoming Seminar on Seed Potato Management: Key Regulatory Changes and Industry Insights
Porbatata announces a seminar on seed potato management, focusing on new packaging regulations and certification risks. Join industry experts on ...
Exposing Fraud: The Mislabeling of Chinese Potatoes as Dalat Potatoes
In a troubling trend affecting consumer trust and local agriculture, law enforcement in Lam Dong province has uncovered numerous instances ...
Toxic Potatoes: Dangerous Levels of Pesticides Found in Buryatia’s Harvest
In September 2024, Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) conducted a series of inspections in the Mukhorshibirsky ...
Rosselkhoznadzor Ensures Safe Potato Exports from Russia to Kyrgyzstan and Other Countries
Rosselkhoznadzor has overseen the testing and certification of over 20,000 tons of potatoes from Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region for export ...
Closing the Door on Destructive Potato Diseases: Protecting Idaho’s Potato Industry
Potato wart is a serious disease caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum. It can drastically reduce potato yields and render ...
Key Technology Unveils COMPASS Optical Sorter for IQF Products
Key Technology has launched the COMPASS optical sorter for individually quick frozen (IQF) products. Designed for flexibility and ease of ...
The Growing Importance of Traceability in the Potato Industry
Traceability in the potato industry enhances food safety and marketability by enabling detailed tracking of product origins and distribution, driven ...
Addressing Chemical Residues in Agriculture: Insights from the Iscon Balaji Gyan Yatra
The Iscon Balaji Gyan Yatra is addressing the issue of chemical residues in agriculture through a comprehensive education campaign aimed ...
Bacteriophages as an alternative tool for controlling bacterial phytopathogens in the spotlight of food safety concerns
Plant pathogens (phytopathogens) of food crops are a major constraint on agricultural production worldwide. These phytopathogens are responsible for huge ...
Advancing Food Safety: The Role of German Mechanical Engineering
Innovations and Collaborations Enhance Global Food Safety Efforts The German mechanical engineering sector stands at the forefront of ensuring global ...
EU Parliament’s proposed changes to plant reproductive material regulation are raising concerns among the potato trade
During discussions in the European Parliament plenary session regarding the regulation of plant reproductive material (PRM), stakeholders in the potato ...
CRISPR gene editing reduces harmful glycoalkaloids in potatoes
Potato is a staple crop worldwide, but its consumption is fraught with risks due to the presence of glycoalkaloids. These ...
Revolutionizing Pest Control: Enigma Research Paves the Way for Sustainable Agriculture
#Agriculture #PestControl #SustainableFarming #EnigmaResearch #IntegratedPestManagement #Agronomy #Farmers #Innovation #CropProtection #FoodSafety Discover the groundbreaking findings of the Enigma I project, a ...
Optimizing Food Storage: DriSteem’s Innovative Solutions for Humidity Control
#FoodStorage #HumidityControl #DriSteem #FoodSafety #QualityPreservation #SustainablePractices #Innovation #ProfessionalGuidance #Buyer'sGuide #EvaporativeCooling #WaterTreatment #IndustrySolutions In an era where the integrity of stored ...
Revolutionizing Packaging Lines: Key Technology’s Vibratory Conveyors Transforming Automation in Food Processing
#FoodProcessing #Automation #VibratoryConveyors #PickAndPlaceRobots #HygienicDesign #PrecisionAutomation #InnovationInFoodIndustry #EfficientPackaging #FoodSafety #CustomizedSolutions In recent years, the landscape of food processing has undergone ...
Best practices from Italy and prospects for the development of organic agriculture in Uzbekistan: Lessons and opportunities
#Organicagriculture #Italy #Uzbekistan #Statesupport #Certificationsystem #Sustainabledevelopment #Environmentalsustainability #Foodsafety #Innovation #Exportoforganicproducts In this article, we will look at Italy's successful experience ...
Making Informed Decisions: To Spray or Not to Spray? Optimizing Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Crop Protection
#agriculture #sustainability #cropprotection #optimizedpractices #datadrivendecisionmaking #integratedpestmanagement #environmentalimpact #humanhealth #resourceallocation #efficiency #foodsafety Discover how the use of advanced technologies and data-driven ...
Harnessing the Power of Magnetic Fields to Safeguard Stored Potatoes: A Promising Solution to Lower Glycoalkaloid Levels
#Agriculture #MagneticFields #Glycoalkaloids #StoredPotatoes #CropStorage #AgriculturalScience #SustainableFarming #FoodSafety #AgriculturalTechnology Potatoes are a staple crop worldwide, highly valued for their versatility ...
Unveiling Cutting-Edge Strategies to Reduce Acrylamide Formation in Potato Crisps: Paving the Way for Safer and Healthier Snacking
#Agriculture #Acrylamide #PotatoCrisps #FoodSafety #HealthierSnacks #Research #FarmingTechniques #Agronomy #AgriculturalEngineering Acrylamide, a potential carcinogen, is naturally formed during high-temperature cooking processes ...
Dublin Farms Implements Traceability System for Improved Data Insights and Consumer Satisfaction
#DublinFarms #traceabilitysystem #produce #harvest #distribution #Farmsoftapp #datainsights #consumertransparency #decision-making #foodsafety #blockperformance #cultivationpractices #packsizes #consumerpreferences #markettrends Dublin Farms Inc. has embraced ...
The Implications of Proposed Packaging Waste Regulation on the Fresh Produce Sector
#Packagingwasteregulation #freshproducesector #EuropeanUnion #agriculture #foodsafety #sustainability The European Union's proposed packaging waste regulation has been causing concern among various agricultural ...
Revolutionizing Potato Storage: DMN Natural Bio-Control on Track for International Regulatory Approval
#Potatostorage#DMN#NaturalBio-Control#Bio-controlagent#Potatoquality#Potatowaste#Sustainableagriculture#Foodsafety#Environmentalimpact According to the latest data from Potato News Today, DMN Natural Bio-Control is a natural bio-control agent developed by ...
