Noticias sobre las Tendencias Alimentarias de Las Américas

If you think making potato snacks is simply a case of slicing spuds and tossing them into hot oil, think again! Behind every perfectly crisp packet of crisps or golden chip lies a world of challenges, clever fixes, and constant innovation.

The International Potato Center (CIP) has announced that Dr. Hugo Campos, Deputy Director General for Science and Innovation of CIP, has been selected as a 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) by the World Food Prize Foundation.

De la mano de instituciones gubernamentales el país logra importantes avances en la certificación de su proceso de producción de semilla. Se espera que miles de familias puedan abastecerse pronto del nuevo material genético.

La federación de productores de México se ha organizado para lanzar una campaña que defienda los intereses comunes del grupo: el consumo de papa producida en el país.

In the second half of 2024 alone, multiple high-profile contaminant outbreaks shook the food industry—and challenged consumers’ trust in it.

The WPC congratulates Julio Kalazich, as he makes the transition from WPC International Advisor to WPC Director. New International Advisors are welcomed to the World Potato Congress Inc.

Los robots en el cultivo de patatas ayudan a aliviar la escasez de mano de obra, reducir costos y aumentar los rendimientos al automatizar tareas como la siembra y la cosecha. Combinados con herramientas inteligentes como el monitoreo de cultivos, mejoran la eficiencia, reducen el desperdicio y favorecen una agricultura sostenible.

Cavendish Farms is launching a sustainability project on Prince Edward Island to help potato growers adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on water use, pest control, and soil health. A farm advisory group will guide research and share results with local farmers.

Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group joins the World Potato Congress Inc. Board as a Director. A global expert in potato research and soil health, he brings decades of experience supporting growers and advancing crop production worldwide.

Con un enfoque en “Hacer Papas Fritas y Hacer Progresos”, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. publicó su Informe Global de Sostenibilidad anual, presentando actualizaciones sobre el desempeño de la compañía en relación con iniciativas clave de sostenibilidad y de compromiso con las personas durante su año fiscal 2024.

United States potato exports fell 4% in volume and 1% in value (July 2024–March 2025), mainly due to lower dehydrated and chip exports. Frozen, fresh, and seed exports rose, with strong gains in Japan, Taiwan, and Guatemala despite China-India competition.

WPC Inc. announces leadership changes: Nora Olsen, Jang Sangha, and Martin Acosta retire, with Greg Donald named Vice President and Brian Douglas appointed Treasurer as preparations begin for the 2026 Congress in Kenya.

Dr. Neeraj Sharma has been appointed as CIP's Country Manager for India, effective June 9, 2025. A veteran in potato R&D, he will lead strategy, partnerships, and operations to boost sustainable agriculture and food security in India.

P.E.I. launches a buy-back program for potato wart index fields to combat the fungal disease. It aids farmers, protects land, and boosts trade, with over USD 40M spent since 2021 on wart control efforts.

Alsum Farms & Produce awarded USD 10,000 in scholarships to 10 Wisconsin high school seniors for academic, agricultural, and community excellence. The program supports future ag leaders.

Heat and Control, a world-leading manufacturer of food industry equipment, has announced the acquisition of Fabcon Food Systems Ltd.

Pepsico produce millones de kilos de semilla en México y consume gran parte de la producción nacional de papa.

En menos de diez años se espera que el mercado global de productos procesados de papa supere los 62 mi millones de dólares. Un crecimiento anual de más del 5%.