Industry News - wk ending 22 July '22

Potato News - North America

No potato wart found in 5,000 samples tested on Prince Edward Island by CFIA

With testing completed on 5,000 P.E.I. soil samples collected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency from March to June no potato wart fungus has been found, as Kevin Yarr reports for CBC News.

Potato News Today


Can millions of dollars worth of San Luis Valley spuds take a one way trip to Mexico?

U.S. farmers started shipping fresh potatoes into the Mexican interior in May, about 20 years after an initial deal was signed between the two countries.

Potato News Today


Idaho Crop Yields Should Be Up Significantly This Year

Yields and total production for most of Idaho’s major crops are expected to be substantially higher this year compared with last year.

Potato Grower


 

Potato News - Overseas

Australian farmers warn of 30 per cent potato price rise

“Gone are the days when spare change was enough to get your hands on our salty favourites, as the cost of living continues to eat up our savings,” writes Carly Douglas of NCA Newswire in this news story published by News.com.au.

Potato News Today


Heatwave: Home consumption and retail sales taking a hit in Ireland, UK and Europe struggling with increasing drought

The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) says in its weekly potato market report that home consumption and retail sales have taken a hit over the past week in Ireland due to soaring temperatures. Queens continue to be lifted in the north east and volumes are now available in retailers. Again, sales took a hit last week but cooler temperatures forecast should improve this.

Potato News Today


Heatwave to push up price of chips, say British potato farmers

The price of chips is set to increase after recent high temperatures ravaged crops, potato growers in Britain have warned. According to a BBC report, farmers said the heatwave had added to pressures caused by rising costs linked to the war in Ukraine.

Potato News Today


 

Logistics News

Ocean container rates fall for 21st consecutive week

According to the World Container Index tracking indicator from shipping analytics firm Drewry, rates fell for the 21st consecutive week. They’re also down 24% over the same week in 2021.

Bridge Tower Media


Diesel Plunges 13.6¢ to Settle at $5.432 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel fell for the fourth consecutive week — and by at least a dime for the third straight time — by 13.6 cents to settle at $5.432 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 18.

Transport Topics


 

Food Industry News

Survey: Ingredient Issues Force Product Changes

Consumer goods manufacturers are adopting a variety of strategies to deal with ingredient issues, up to and including discontinuing some products entirely, according to a recent survey.

Food Processing


State of the Industry 2022: Puffed and extruded snacks offer variety, healthy options

The puffed and extruded category mostly experienced growth from 2021 to 2022. Consumers are also searching for better-for-you flavors, and the category aimed to accommodate.

SF&WB


Private label pantry staples benefiting from inflation

Baking mixes and soup are among the private brand categories benefiting from inflationary concerns, according to data from Catalina, an advertising services company.

Food Business News


Some Global Food Prices Edge Back Down

Global food prices, which still near record highs, are starting to come down for some items, while the U.S. is quietly urging farmers to use more Russian fertilizer.

Food Processing


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