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While the rest of the agriculture sector nervously eyes the oil melt-down, the french fry industry in Canada might actually be poised for a comeback

Out of millions of submissions from fans across America, Lay's today announced the four finalist flavors competing for a $1 million grand prize in the Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor' contest

Key Technology introduces its enhanced Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems, which includes its popular Sliver Sizer Remover, Precision Size Grader and Rotary Size Grader.

Equipment manufacturer GIllenkirch offers an innovative solution to the Prince Edward Island potato industry after the recent scare involving needles inserted in potatoes

Morton Salt, Inc. today announced its latest efforts to support the food manufacturing industry during the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago.

El presidente de la Federación nacional de productores de papa y hortalizas de Venezuela, Plubio Paredes, indicó que los productores de papa han perdido producción por no tener los elementos para mantener las semillas.

Calyxt, Inc., a Minnesota-based company focusing on developing healthier food products, today announced that it has started the field trials of its cold storable potato.

United States Potato Board Chief Marketing Officer, John Toaspern, has issued the following statement regarding the recent news longtime USPB Retail Marketing Consultant, Don Ladhoff, has joined Black Gold Farms after the expiration of his contract with the USPB

Texas-based MountainKing Potatoes has launched its 2015 summer merchandising program aimed at encouraging retailers to create eye-catching displays capturing the experience of summer grilling featuring the company’s Steakhouse Roasters.

PepsiCo, Inc. today announced a series of leadership appointments that support the company's global business priorities and growth strategies.

Durante la semana del 22 al 29 de junio se celebró por octavo año consecutivo el Día Nacional de la Papa. Destacó por su originalidad la exposición fotográfica sobre historia, producción, investigación, agricultura, nutrición, gastronomía, cultura y patrimonio.

El municipio de Laja, en coordinación con el Senasag y la Universidad Pública de El Alto, inició la campaña denominada “Recojo del gorgojó de Los Andes”, con el objetivo de disminuir las pérdidas económicas en la producción de papa, ocasionadas por el gusano blanco en esa región del país.

En el marco de los Convenios Interinstitucionales firmados entre el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) y el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agropecuaria y Forestal (INIAF) en junio del 2014, se acordó llevar a cabo un primer evento donde se definan de manera conjunta los temas en los cuales el CIP puede (1) fortalecer las capacidades de los equipos del INIAF y (2) gestionar proyectos de investigación en papa.

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between Kraft and Heinz.

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2015. The company also announced it plans to exit Private Brands operations.

The potato industry in Prince Edward Island has opted to increase the value of the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the iindividual(s) responsible for the deliberate insertion of metal objects into potatoes up to $500,000 until August 15th, 2015.

The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing additional funding support of $500,000 to the Prince Edward Island potato industry, while the federal government also offers $1.5 million additional financial assistance for the purchase and installation of foreign material detection equipment.

El Instituto de Biotecnología de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia desarrolló recientemente una herramienta para el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. A través de una metodología denominada inmunoimpresión (IMI), la detección viral se realiza empleando un anticuerpo específico de reconocimiento. Ya se encuentra disponible para su venta.