Potato News

Eepaf garantiza 3.400 toneladas de agroinsumos para producción de papa en cinco departamentos. (Cortesía: MDPyEP.)

April 30, 2024

Bolivia: empresa estatal garantiza suministro de agroinsumos

La Empresa Estrategica de Producción de Abonos y Fertilizantes apuesta al apoyo del sector productivo a través del suministro de insumos básicos.

April 29, 2024

España: Congreso de la Patata Nueva, optimismo y preocupación

Los profesionales de la patata reunidos en el sur de España parecen estar de acuerdo a dos puntos: la buena producción española, y el problema egipcio.

April 29, 2024

Matthew R. Ott named new President and CEO of FPSA

The Food Production Solutions Association announced that it has hired Matthew R. Ott as its new President and CEO.

April 29, 2024

USDA Appoints 32 Members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 32 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors.

El Parque Papas ya cuenta en sus depósitos con el insumo con el que fertilizará el cultivo en la próxima campaña. Reducirá las emisiones de CO2 en 40% respecto a la fertilización tradicional.

April 29, 2024

Argentina: cultivo sustentable con huella de carbono ultra baja

El Parque papas recibió el fertilizante con el cual lograra reducir sus emisiones de carbono hasta en un 40%

OC Schulz & Sons - Potato Grading with high speed and consistent quality

April 29, 2024

How North Dakota based potato packer O.C. Schulz & Sons keeps its customers happy

'The customer is always right', that’s the motto of potato packer O.C. Schulz & Sons. This North Dakota company understands the importance of customer satisfaction and the act on it

FPS Food Process Solutions new office in new office in Gujarat, India

April 25, 2024

FPS Food Process Solutions Opens India Office in Heart of Commercial Sector

FPS Food Process Solutions opens a new office in Ambli, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a major commercial center known for its roots in industrial and food manufacturing.

April 25, 2024

World Potato Congress Webinar 'International Day of Potato -Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope' by André Devaux & Chikelu Mba

World Potato Congress Inc. has announced the Webinar: "International Day of Potato 2024-Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope" presented by Dr André Devaux and Dr. Chikelu Mba, April 29, 2024, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).

April 25, 2024

Memorandum of Understanding Exchanged Between Koelnmesse India and Indian Chamber of Commerce for Anuga Select India 2024

Koelnmesse India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have joined hands in a landmark collaboration for the upcoming Anuga Select India 2024.

April 24, 2024

Iconic Figure in Potato Processing Industry, Davis Christensen, Retires from Idaho Steel Products and Reyco Systems

After decades of dedicated service and unparalleled contributions to the potato processing industry, Davis Christensen, esteemed owner of Idaho Steel Products and Reyco Systems, has announced his retirement.

April 24, 2024

Support Childhood Dementia: Little Heroes Foundations' Pre-Congress Events for the World Potato Congress 2024

Little Heroes Foundation (LHF) is now a Charity Partner for the 12th World Potato Congress.

April 24, 2024

Europa: discusión sobre el libre tránsito de patatas de siembra

Dentro de la Unión Europea se discute la liberalización del producto. Posiciones encontradas alertan sobre los riesgos fitosanitarios.

April 24, 2024

España: Fiesta de la Patata Nueva, 27 de abril en La Rinconada

Se celebrara por décimo año consecutivo un gran evento para promocionar el tan importante cultivo para la región.

April 24, 2024

Bolivia: sequía, granizo, indundaciones e incendios

Casi la totalidad de los cultivos del país se han visto afectados en mayor o menor medidas por las inclemencias del tiempo.

April 24, 2024

In memoriam: Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, passes away at 91

With deep sorrow, the passing of Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, was announced. Kenneth passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 91.

Utz Brands Announces Continued Acceleration of Supply Chain Transformation Strategy and Completes Term Loan Repricing

April 24, 2024

Snack manufacturer Utz Brands Announces Continued Acceleration of Supply Chain Transformation Strategy

Snack manufacturer Utz Brands, Inc. has announced that certain of its subsidiaries including Utz Quality Foods, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of certain assets to Our Home™ ("Our Home").

April 23, 2024

Potato company RPE exhibits for the first time at CPMA in Canada

North American potato industry leader RPE LLC., a reliable year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes, will be a proud first-time exhibitor April 23-25 at CPMA in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.