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En el cultivo papa se ha comprobado su eficiencia para controlar enfermedades causadas por Oomycetes y hongos verdaderos, como Phytophthora infestans, Streptomyces scabies, Rhizoctonia solani y Fusarium solani.

Tubers were the talk of the town in Cusco, Peru during the week of May 27, when the 10th World Potato Congress (WPC) and the 28th Congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP) were held together for the first time.

Jean Ristaino, a professor at North Carolina State University with emphasis in research on Phytophthora infestans, reported on a late blight look-alike from tomato and potato in North Carolina.

As McDonald's seeks to modernize its business, the company is placing a big bet on mobile and other tech platforms such as self serve kiosks

Bare Snacks®, creator of delicious Snacks Gone Simple®, has announced the launch of its new line of deliciously crunchy veggie chips: bare® Beet Chips, Carrot Chips and Sweet Potato Chips.

PepsiCo, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co. (doing business as Bare Snacks), a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks.

El Ministerio de Agricultura lanzó la Política Pública de Agricultura Campesina, Familiar y Comunitaria (ACFC), con la que se espera mejorar las condiciones sociales y económicas de esta población en el país.

AHDB Potatoes is encouraging seed potato producers to consider Cuba as an export destination after recent meetings with Government officials in the country.

Shearer's Snacks has sold the Barrel O' Fun and Rachel's brands to UR Brands — an affiliate of Old Dutch Foods.

Nomad Foods Limited announced earlier this week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aunt Bessie’s Limited from William Jackson & Son Limited for approximately €240 million.

Monday, McDonald’s Corp. opened its new corporate headquarters in Chicago. McDonald’s President and CEO Steve Easterbrook was joined by employees, owner-operators and suppliers and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Russia has agreed to ease a ban on potato exports from eight farming areas in Egypt, allowing shipments to resume from June 6.

Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities.

During a recent Dutch trade mission to India potato processing was prominently in the spotlight as the well-known Dutch potato processing equipment manufacturer Kiremko signed a contract with India based French Fry manufacturer Hyfun Foods

During the 10th World Potato Congress in Cusco, Peru, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize three remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work to the potato industry: Dr. Anton J. Haverkort, ING. Alberto Salas Lopez and Dr. Gary Secor.

Quest Nutrition has launched their latest innovation – Tortilla Style Protein Chips.

McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has appointed Donavon Johnson to replace Chuck Gunnerson as its new President.