Potato News

May 21, 2024

España: dificultad para comercializar la cosecha de las Islas Canarias

Los productores de las Islas Canarias no pueden competir con las importaciones provenientes de Egipto.

May 21, 2024

Perú: abuso de insecticidas resulta contraproducente

En Huánuco, Perú, una de las regiones productoras por excelencia, el uso de pesticidas se ha vuelto un problema.

May 21, 2024

From Vision to Reality: Aljouf’s French Fries Factory Officially was opened

Abdulmohsin Aljarallah, General Manager of Al-Jouf, announced the official opening of the company's French Fries Factory. This achievement marks the culmination of an ambitious idea that has evolved from concept to execution to full-scale production.

May 20, 2024

México: falta de lluvias retrasa la siembra

La sequía ha hecho imposible cumplir con los cronogramas de siembra y se anticipa que los precios de la papa aumenten.

Justin Spannuth, VP and Chief Operations Officer of Unique Snacks

May 20, 2024

SNAC International Inducts 2024-2025 Officers and Directors at Highly Attended SNX Event

SNAC International Business Members unanimously approved a new slate of officers to serve on the Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors.

May 20, 2024

Cosun Annual Report 2023: Navigating Challenges and Achieving Growth

On February 16, the preliminary 2023 results were released. The publication of the Annual Report 2023 presents the final results.

Scorched by foliar fertilization in the past… reasons to try again

The concept of foliar applied preparations is based on science, but when they were initially introduced in the late 1990’s many of the initial products had drawbacks, such as leaf scorch, low active volumes per application, poor uptake and even phytotoxicity.

FAM STUMABO Introducing ScaliburTM: Next-level potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology

May 20, 2024

FAM STUMABO introduces next-level potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology: Scalibur

FAM STUMABO introduces Scalibur, a revolutionary and unrivalled efficient potato slicer delivering next-level cutting solutions.

May 19, 2024

Sustainable Farming Thrives in Washington State

Washington State's potato farmers are leading the charge in sustainable agriculture. They harness the state's rich resources to produce high-quality crops while preserving the environment for future generations.

On May 21st-24th, 2024, Join SINOBAKE Group, a Leading Manufacturer, at the 2024 China International Bakery Exhibition

May 18, 2024

Discover Innovations in Baking Technology with SINOBAKE Group.,LTD. at the 2024 China International Bakery Exhibition

On May 21st-24th, 2024, Join SINOBAKE Group will showcase producer's latest equipment at the 2024 China International Bakery Exhibition, held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC).

Consecha de patatas. (Cortesía: Consecha de patatas)

May 15, 2024

Mundo: cambio climático y cultivo de patatas

Nuevos estudios evalúan el impacto del calentamiento global y otros fenómenos climáticos sobre la producción de alimentos.

Most Innovative New Product Awards at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024

May 14, 2024

Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners

Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced the winners of the 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards, recognizing excellence in 13 categories and showcasing the most innovative ideas, concepts, and products across the candy and snack industries.

International Day of Potato 2024 on May 30 themed 'Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope'

FAO releases ‘get involved guide’ where it calls on governments and agencies to provide an enabling environment

May 14, 2024

Tech: DJI launches drones for precision agriculture

DJI, a global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, announced the international launch of the Agras T50 and Agras T25 drones.

Jeremie Pavelski, President at Heartland Farms, Top Tier Ingredients, checks the potato flake optical sorter

May 14, 2024

Top Tier Ingredients facility built by Pavelski family to meet growing need for potato flakes

With knowledge and experience in the potato business dating back five generations, the Pavelski family of Heartland Farms, in Hancock, Wisconsin, is using that experience to improve its operations.

May 13, 2024

Brasil: mercados afectados por las lluvias y la escasez

Se mantienen altos los precios debido a restricciones en la oferta. Todavía se desconoce el impacto total de las lluvias en el sur.

May 13, 2024

Perú: precios bajos debido a sobreproducción

Los buenos precios de venta durante el 2023 alentaron una sobreproducción en el 2024 de la cual muchos productores ya se lamentan.

Ante la creciente escasez de suministro de semillas, la cooperativa UDAPA tiene previsto impulsar su línea de producción propia de patata de siembra certificada que lleva dando servicio a sus socios 16 años.

May 13, 2024

España: crecimiento en la producción demanda nuevos esquemas de suministro de semilla

La cantidad de hectáreas de producción en España deberá duplicarse en el futuro cercano, realidad que parece incompatible con los problemas de suministro de semilla.