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3D structure of Phytophthora immunosuppressing protein

Septiembre 07, 2011

3D structure of Phytophthora protein provides clues on how the disease attacks potatoes

Phytophthora is Latin for “plant destroyer,” and Phytophthora infestans is the pathogen that causes potato late blight. This pathogen is responsible for widespread devastation of potato crops, and is especially known as the cause of the mass starvati...

Septiembre 06, 2011

Japan's largest potato festival held in Yamagata

Over 18,000 portions of boiled potatoes and meat were distributed at "Japan's largest boiled potato festival,"held in the Mamigasaki district of Yamagata on Sept. 4. The meals, cooked in a gigantic pot spanning 6 meters in diameter and serve...

Marzo 04, 2011

First Shipment of Washington State Potatoes Arrives in Japan

On February 11, 2011, the first shipment of U.S. chipping potatoes from Washington State arrived in Japan.

Boosting antioxidants in potato. Credits:Kazunori Hironaka

Agosto 25, 2010

Boosting anti-oxidant levels in potato with electric currents or ultrasound

Although potatoes are for most people not the first food that comes to mind as a source of anti-oxidants, potatoes ARE an important source for healthful anti-oxidants and polyphenols.

Junio 30, 2010

Japanese companies save time and money with US Dehydrated potatoes

Where Japanese companies are trying to gain a competitive advantage, dehy fits in nicely as the economic climate changes! Fewer people are eating out in Japan, opting instead to shop in delis and supermarkets more.

Marzo 10, 2010

Japanese bakery switches from fresh potatoes to US Dehy

Paid publicity highlighting the benefits of incorporating US dehy in bakery applications resulted in a Japanese bakery, Boulangerie Labo DAMES de FRANCE, developing and launching two new products. “Margherita” and “Tuna Wrap” both utilize approximately...

Octubre 21, 2009

Calbee's Jagabee potato snack now available in purple.

Calbee Japan recently launched a purple version of their popular Jagabee potato snack. The Jagabee snacks are a formed potato stick sold in a cup and designed to fit a car cup holder. With the dough for the snacks being made from US potatoes at a joint...

Agosto 19, 2008

Japan to label goods' carbon footprints

Japan is planning to label consumer goods to show their carbon footprints in a bid to raise public awareness about global warming, an official said Tuesday. Under the plan, a select range of products from beverages to detergent will carry markings on ...

Febrero 07, 2008

USPB Improves Market Access With Japan Chip Manufacturers

The United States Potato Board (USPB) organized a chip-stock trade mission to Japan, November 5-9, 2007 for US chip-stock growers to meet with Japanese snack manufacturers. The US delegation was made up of Virgil Slagell and Lon Baley, USPB Internation...

Noviembre 14, 2007

Calbee secures potato supply for snacks through partnership with R.D. Offutt

Calbee Foods Co. has partnered with R.D. Offutt Co., the largest potato grower in the U.S., to establish a large and stable supply of potatoes for its snack foods, especially for its strategic new product Jagabee, The Nikkei reported in its Wednesday m...

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