Noticias sobre las Tendencias Alimentarias

Celcaa, FoodDrinkEurope, SACAR and Copa and Cogeca held a high-level Seminar in Brussels today to
discuss the new EU promotion policy for agri-food products which is entering into force on 1 December

With a value chain wide approach, McCain, PepsiCo, SCA, Sodexo, Ardo, Unilever Food Solutions and WWF have joined forces to fight against food waste in the food services sector starting in Europe.

Today, McDonald's Corporation was one of 81 American Companies joining in the “American Business Act on Climate” pledge.

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.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 156.3 points in September 2015, up one point from its sharply reduced August value, but still 18.9 percent less than one year ago.

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.

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'.

Delegates at BP2015 are in for a treat as a competition winning dish will be served up at the industry dinner. Potatoes naturally take a starring role in the main course dish created by a local Harrogate College student, as part of a competition run by AHDB Potatoes.

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.

McDonald’s in the United Kingdom is to start sourcing potatoes from British farmers only, as the fast food giant looks to appeal to customers more conscious about where their meals come from.

Los productores plantean la creación de esta herramienta, bien a nivel nacional o sólo para CyL, con el fin de poder organizar la oferta y hacer frente a la competencia de Francia.

Hybrid potatoes are piquing the interests of people both within and outside the potato sector. A hybrid combines the best of two systems in order to maximize performance. But what does hybridization mean? And will it change the sector for good? HZPC weighs in.

The Dutch Association of Arable Farmers of (VTA) finds an average yield of 53.622 kg/ha, 8% below last year and on par with the 5-year average. Although tubers are large this season, the VTA predicts low factory yields as a result of a host of quality issues, resulting in an increased demand for potatoes per ton finished product.

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.

ConAgra Foods Chief Executive Sean Connolly is addressing shareholders this morning at an annual meeting at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.

The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.