Noticias sobre la Cadena de Suministro de Papas

East African potato farmers face rising costs from late blight. Through the Crop Trust's BOLD project, breeders and farmers are testing potatoes with wild resistance traits to cut spraying, lower costs and improve food security in Kenya and Uganda.

Gobierno de Navarra y EROSKI firmaron un convenio hasta 2029 para fortalecer el sector agroalimentario local mediante mayor presencia de productos navarros, apoyo a pequeños productores, innovación, sostenibilidad y colaboración público-privada.

El I International Symposium of Potato reunirá el 5 de octubre de 2026 en IFEMA Madrid a más de 400 profesionales del sector para debatir sobre producción sostenible, innovación, consumo y el papel estratégico de la patata en Europa y el mercado global.

El gobierno de Perú aprobó ley para promover la industrialización de la papa, agregando valor al cultivo mediante derivados, financiamiento, asistencia técnica, sostenibilidad y apertura de nuevos mercados nacionales e internacionales.

Europatat celebra la adopción por parte de la UE del Reglamento sobre NGT, que abre nuevas oportunidades para desarrollar variedades innovadoras de papa con mayor resistencia a enfermedades, mejor adaptación climática y mejores características para procesamiento, al tiempo que impulsa la investigación y la inversión en mejoramiento genético.

Alimento will officially launch its GloryFry potato product line in Bangladesh next week after a year of development. Supported by Planten Agro Ltd., SOLANA Group, and Bonton Foods, the range includes fries, wedges, hash browns, smileys, and nuggets.

NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.

Europatat has welcomed JAAP Agro as a new member. Operating in the Netherlands, France and Scotland, the company specializes in seed potato production and trade, supplying varieties for table potatoes, crisps and French fries.

Perú inició en Huancavelica la construcción de una planta procesadora de papa nativa que busca agregar valor al cultivo, fortalecer a productores locales y abrir nuevas oportunidades de mercado.

Organizaciones agrícolas de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México pidieron renovar y fortalecer el USMCA/T-MEC antes de su revisión de 2026, destacando su papel clave en la seguridad alimentaria, la integración comercial, la competitividad regional y la estabilidad económica de América del Norte.

EUPPA members met in Brussels on June 9–10, 2026, to discuss food safety, agriculture, sustainability and policy developments affecting the potato processing sector. The programme also included a visit to the European Parliament.

The Little Potato Company has launched its new A Little Homestyle Ranch Microwave Ready Kit across the U.S. and Canada. Featuring pre-washed Little Potatoes and ranch seasoning, the kit delivers a family-friendly side dish in just five minutes.

Goodrich Cereals afirma que el futuro del procesamiento de papa estará determinado por el abastecimiento confiable, la calidad constante, la seguridad del suministro y los productos especializados. La empresa abastece a casi 50 países con ingredientes de papa y opciones de empaque.

Europatat's 2025–2026 Activity Report highlights work on NGT regulation, plant health, food safety, seed potato trade, sustainability initiatives and Horizon Europe research projects, while concluding its six-year potato promotion campaign.

DKHV has launched the first module of its Potato Specialist training program in Hermannsburg, bringing together industry professionals for practical and classroom-based training on potato cultivation, crop protection, field assessment and breeding.

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launches FRESHTech at its 2026 Hong Kong show, introducing a dedicated tech zone, expert stage and Innovation Award focused on AI, automation, cold chain, traceability and sustainability in the fresh produce value chain.

Raiffeisen Waren GmbH continues to develop its Wesendorf facility into a modern potato center in Northern Germany, offering storage, sorting, packaging and logistics services for industrial, seed and table potatoes while supporting growers across the supply chain.

Solynta has registered SOLHY019 as the first diploid Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) variety on the Dutch Variety List. The milestone validates hybrid potato breeding and supports wider adoption of seed-based potato production worldwide.