Noticias sobre la Cadena de Suministro de Papas

Klamath Basin Fresh Direct have found a way with their packaging, which is developed by Fox Packaging, to stop 99% of damaging light from reaching their potatoes. Potatoes are very sensitive to light and will turn green when they are exposed to light for too long.

They may be small but they pack a powerful punch. The wild relatives of the familiar potato varieties we find on our plates may yet hold the key to overcoming one of the crop’s most vicious enemies.

Last week we included two articles on 'interactive'packaging and the use of labels to link to a website, video or application:

Per 8 november 2010 treed Robert Lifmann als Commercieel Manager in dienst bij CêlaVíta bv. In zijn nieuwe functie zal hij de commerciële afdeling aansturen en commercieel verantwoordelijk zijn voor het totale Retail en Foodservice pakket van CêlaVíta bv en de merken CêlaVíta, La Menute en La Cuisine Culinaire. Hij rapporteert in deze functie aan Martin Zwinkels, Managing Director van CêlaVíta bv. 

The pattern for the 2010/2011 potato season in Northern Europe is now emerging. Harvest has been progressing steadily, following a slow start at the beginning of the month due to rain.

Potatoes harvested during the country’s inaugural ‘National Organic Week’ (Oct. 9-16) by scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Harrington Research Farm in Prince Edward Island are prototypes for the industry.

The nearly $1 million in specialty crop grants announced recently by the state is already producing results for Wisconsin's potato and vegetable industry.

Canada will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on a large share of U.S. fresh-packed potatoes that enter British Columbia.

Got a favorite food? Something you love so much, it's almost like a belief? Chances are your fanaticism still won't hold a candle to that of Chris Voigt.

Canadian growers continue to decrease potato acreage in order to bring production more in-line with market demand.

Anton Wiebe Ltd. was named the 2010 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Portage La Prairie plant during the annual Growers' Banquet held Oct. 19 at Canad Inns Portage.

An estimated 80 per cent of the potato crop from Western P.E.I. is already in storage, says Bill MacKendrick from the West Prince Department of Agriculture office.

Si fueras productor de un tipo de comida, ¿cuál sería la mejor forma en que pudieras demostrar al público su valor nutritivo? Por supuesto alimentándote de ella… aunque tal vez a Chris Voigt se le pasó un poco la mano. Este Director Ejecutivo de la Co...

In the United Kingdom, potato values fell in the week to 15 October as better weather boosted availability and lower value supplies dominated sales.

n Australia the humble spud is in short supply, with the Tableland now the only place in Australia currently in season to harvest a potato crop.