Noticias sobre Las Noticias de Las Américas

Today, the White House will announce new commitments from companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge.

Last Friday, Conagra Foods detailed broad measures, including layoffs, early retirement incentives and cuts to travel and catering, in its bid to save money and boost shareholder return, with the city of Omaha in particular affected.

RPE Inc., has announced the addition of six new varieties of potatoes being released this fall.

Easily integrate a CEIA metal detector with any checkweigher or other in-line equipment with the new CEIA THS/RB-800 system from Heat and Control, Inc.

Este video ilustra la experiencia de IssAndes, un proyecto de desarrollo del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP), que promovió la innovación para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en las tierras altas andinas.

En el país se siembran 129 mil hectáreas de papa, de las cuales el 75% son producidas por pequeños campesinos.

El director ejecutivo del INIAP señaló que se seguirá apoyando al agricultor ecuatoriano con nuevas tecnologías, “para contribuir al desarrollo territorial, incrementar la productividad y reducir la pobreza”, apuntó.

Don’t miss out on the chance to recognize and honor a well-deserving member of the potato grower community by nominating them for 'Potato Man of the Year' or 'Potato Man for All Seasons'.

Side Delights® Steamables today announces an exciting new addition to their line-up: Steamables Medley potatoes

Un documento para tomadores de decisiones públicos y privados del sector agropecuario.

La papa ha llegado a crecer en el Perú a una altura récord de 4,500 metros debido al cambio climático, afirma en conferencia de la FAO el investigador peruano Alejandro Argumedo.

Cambridge Engineered Solutions has introduced PacLite, a new lighter weight, flatwire conveyor belt with variable openings that is ideally suited for three segments of the food processing industry: Packaging, baking and rock traps used for root crops.

Tortilla chip manufacturer, Donkey Brands LLC, has doubled production volumes by installing a new production line from specialist food processing equipment provider, FOODesign, a tna company.

Tecnoplant, la división de agrobiotecnología del Grupo Sidus, ha desarrollado cultivares de papa resistentes al ataque de virus que, en la Argentina, pueden provocar mermas de hasta un 70 por ciento en la producción.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced restructuring plans to improve profitability, advance its growth agenda and unlock shareholder value. The restructuring includes the elimination of around 1,500 jobs (30% of the company’s global office-based workforce). Conagra Foods also announced the relocation of its headquarters to Chicago.

Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2015.

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the recent appointment of James Hoff as a new Commissioner who will serve a three-year term. James Hoff of Hoff Farms in Idaho Falls will be formally sworn in at the IPC’s October meeting.

El cambio climático y el aumento de la población mundial prevén una progresiva escasez de alimentos dentro de las próximas décadas. Frente a este escenario, el experto en mejoramiento genético Julio Klazich asegura que las papas del futuro tendrán una mejor calidad nutricional, formas y colores más atractivos, tolerarán mejor la sequía y las enfermedades, y serán menos dependientes de los agroquímicos.