World Potato Congress International Advisor and CEO of Potatoes South Africa, Willie Jacobs and World Potato Congress President Peter VanderZaag in South Africa
Agosto 04, 2025
The South African Potato Industry: Tour and Innovation Symposium impressions, by WPC President Peter VanderZaag
WPC President Peter VanderZaag praised Potatoes South Africa’s innovation-driven, grower-owned model during the 2025 Innovation Symposium, highlighting its research, transformation efforts, and global relevance ahead of WPC 2026 in Kenya.
Kenya Potato Field
Julio 15, 2025
Kenia será sede del histórico 13.º Congreso Mundial de la Papa en 2026: un hito para el sector de la papa en África
El 13.º Congreso Mundial de la Papa se celebrará en Naivasha, Kenia, del 26 al 30 de octubre de 2026, siendo el primero en realizarse en África Subsahariana. Organizado por NPCK y FreshCrop Ltd, el evento destacará innovaciones globales en el cultivo de papa, seguridad alimentaria y comercio.
Julio Kalazich is Director of the World Potato Congress Inc. and a Professor at Universidad de Los Lagos in Chile
Junio 30, 2025
World Potato Congress welcomes incoming Director Julio Kalazich and International Advisors Krista Shaw, Berta Redondo, Dinah Borus
The WPC congratulates Julio Kalazich, as he makes the transition from WPC International Advisor to WPC Director. New International Advisors are welcomed to the World Potato Congress Inc.
Chad Hutchinson, PhD
Junio 19, 2025
World Potato Congress Welcomes Dr. Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group as New Director
Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group joins the World Potato Congress Inc. Board as a Director. A global expert in potato research and soil health, he brings decades of experience supporting growers and advancing crop production worldwide.
World Potato Congress
Junio 18, 2025
World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Board Retirements and Executive Leadership Changes
WPC Inc. announces leadership changes: Nora Olsen, Jang Sangha, and Martin Acosta retire, with Greg Donald named Vice President and Brian Douglas appointed Treasurer as preparations begin for the 2026 Congress in Kenya.
International Potato Day in Roma
Junio 01, 2025
Las celebraciones del Día Internacional de la Papa han comenzado en todo el mundo #DíaInternacionalDeLaPapa
En todo el mundo, abundaron las celebraciones por el 2.º Día Internacional de la Papa, el pasado viernes 30 de mayo. Lanzado por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), el evento de este año lleva por lema: “Dando forma a la historia, alimentando el futuro”.
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Mayo 19, 2025
WPC Celebrates International Day of the Potato with Global Webinar: The Role of Potato in Rural Development and Food Security
Celebrate the International Day of the Potato on May 15, 2025, with a global webinar hosted by the World Potato Congress! Discover how this vital crop drives food security and rural resilience through expert insights and global case studies.
Kenya to Host the 13th World Potato Congress in Late 2026
Mayo 06, 2025
El Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2026 se celebrará finalmente en Kenia.
Kenia será la sede del 13º Congreso Mundial de la Papa en octubre/noviembre de 2026, tras un cambio de sede desde Polonia. Liderado por el NPCK y con el apoyo de socios clave, el evento busca destacar el papel de la papa en la seguridad alimentaria y el crecimiento económico.
International Potato Day in Roma
Mayo 01, 2025
World Potato Congress supports FAO in launch of the second International Day of Potato: 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'
Following the successful inaugural observance last year, FAO has to announce the theme for the International Day of Potato 2025: Shaping history, feeding the future.