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FPSA - formerly known as Food Processing Suppliers Association - has rebranded as the Food Production Solutions Association, emphasizing innovation and collaboration to enhance food production efficiency and safety.

World Potato Congress Inc. presents their next Webinar: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China, by Jin Liping, on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).

En España se aprobó una subvención de 80.000 euros para la investigación y la promoción del cultivo de patatas. Una apuesta gubernamental a uno de los cultivos que más ha visto crecer sus exportaciones en los últimos tiempos.

La FAO ha destacado la importancia de la papa para la seguridad alimentaria mundial. A continuación una guia con algunas publicaciones de interés.

Ahora, se anticipa el espectro de una primavera más cálida de lo normal en 2024, según lo predice el informe del Centro Común de Investigación (JRC) "Sequía en la Región Mediterránea - Enero de 2024."

To combat hunger and malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Potato Center (CIP) have extended their partnership for a further four years with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU)

The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2024 roster of Executive Committee members this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit.

Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops.

El pacto verde complejiza el cultivo de patatas en Europa debido a las restricciones en el uso de fertilizantes. España debe adaptarse para sobrevivir.

Nothing as Belgian as a tasty packet of fries. But sustainably producing fries requires a lot of knowledge, development and collaboration with companies and researchers.

Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm.

The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s (PSA) Board of Directors selected new executive committee members at its winter board meeting held last month month during the 2024 Potato Expo in Austin, Texas.

Scientists have developed a more planet-friendly way to produce fertilizer, which is an essential component of global food systems.

A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.

Researchers of the Pennsylvania State University identified potential threats to the local potato crop by collecting potato stems or tubers that exhibited symptoms of black leg or soft rot from 26 potato fields. They were able to isolate, culture and identify 456 samples of bacteria infecting potatoes.

China desarrolla un nuevo método de detección de virus en papa capaz de ofrecer resultados en tal solo 5 minutos.

Advances, including Texas french fry variety and nutrition qualities, to be discussed at National Potato Expo in Austin.