Noticias sobre la Cadena de Suministro de Papas

La Universidad de Kobe descubrió que las papas secretan una molécula (SEC) que los microbios convierten en compuestos que desencadenan la eclosión de parásitos de la papa. Esta interacción tripartita podría ayudar a desarrollar métodos de “eclosión suicida” para controlar nematodos que dañan los cultivos.

Pese a las lluvias y las dificultades en la cosecha, el escenario de estabilidad en precios se mantiene para los principales mercados.

Aumento en el área sembrada, expectativas poco realistas, tensiones comerciales y aumento en los costos. Todos estos factores combinados han hecho a una situación histórica, y no en el buen sentido.

Alsum Farms & Produce awarded USD 10,000 in scholarships to 10 Wisconsin high school seniors for academic, agricultural, and community excellence. The program supports future ag leaders.

GB Potatoes has joined HCP to secure vital crop protection authorisations for the UK seed potato sector, using AHDB levy funds. A new technical group will prioritise needs, ensuring sustainable, high-quality seed and ware potato production.

Scientists, led by Dr Rob Hancock, Deputy Director of the Hutton’s Advanced Plant Growth Centre, have been working as part of a European consortium to develop tools for the development of multi-stress tolerant potatoes

Cientos de miles de hectareas, millones de toneladas y más de doscientos cincuenta mil puestos de trabajo, tal es el impacto del cultivo en el país.

Rwanda is now a key hub for seed potato trade in the Great Lakes Region, thanks to farmer-led innovations, Africa’s largest minituber facility, a national seed catalogue, and efforts toward regional integration and formal cross-border seed markets.

By mid-March, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, had done a good deal of driving on Dutch highways. He rushed from meeting to meeting, sharing the good news that last season's average prices will be historically high with affiliated seed potato growers.

Rising frying oil prices present a significant challenge for potato snack manufacturers, directly impacting their profit margins and operational strategies.

Pepsico produce millones de kilos de semilla en México y consume gran parte de la producción nacional de papa.

The potato is a vital global food, praised for its versatility and nutrition. FAO named May 30 'International Day of the Potato,' with 2024’s theme, 'Shaping history, feeding the future,' stressing the need for innovation to keep it relevant.

Intrac Geosystems enhances farming with ISOBUS planting systems and electric drones for spraying, seeding, and fertilizing. The solutions improve efficiency, cut costs, and support crops like potatoes, even in adverse conditions like those in Galicia

In celebration of International Day of Potato, DKHV & UNIKA launch a LinkedIn series on May 24, 2025, showcasing the potato’s global impact on food, culture, and innovation—plus a postcard campaign for key decision-makers. #PotatoCosmosCulture

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”.

Food Innovation Online Corp., la empresa detrás del principal portal de la industria de la papa PotatoPro.com, se enorgullece en anunciar el lanzamiento de su iniciativa “PotatoPro te pone en el mapa”.

The potato feeds over a billion people but faces disease and limited diversity. Investing in research, breeding, and farmer support is vital to improve resilience and productivity, ensuring it remains a key staple for global food security.

There is a potato shortage in Russia, prices have increased by 173%. To contain them, the Russian Federation is buying potatoes in Mongolia, after purchases in Belarus and China.