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Papas silvestres - Universidad de Utah
juli 05, 2017
Arqueólogos encuentran las papas más antiguas de América
Como parte de una nueva investigación, se han desenterrado en Utah (EE.UU.) los que podrían ser los gránulos de papa más antiguos, fechados hace 10.900 años. Según los científicos, esta papa podría ser una fuente de alimento potencial para el futuro.
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Louderback holds the tiny tubers of S. Jamesii, the Four Corners potato. University of Utah researchers discovered starch residues of this potato variety in the crevices of a 10,900-year-old stone tool in Escalante, Utah — the earliest evidence of wild
juli 04, 2017
Starch residue in ancient tool proves potato use in Utah goes back 10,000+ years
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Utah and Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah have discovered potato starch residues in the crevices of a 10,900-year-old stone tool in Escalante, Utah — the earliest evidence of wild potato use in North America.
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Wise Foods has formed brand partnerships with two US Pro Baseball teams: the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves
juli 04, 2017
US Pro Baseball teams cash in on specifically designed and branded Wise Snacks
Wise Foods has formed brand partnerships with two US Pro Baseball teams: the New York Mets play the Atlanta Braves
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An adult potato psyllid, the insect responsible for the spread of Zebra Chip disease (Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum) in potatoes
(Courtesy: Don Henne, Texas A&M AgriLife Research)
juli 03, 2017
University of Idaho reports light potato psyllid pressure
Pressure from the tiny, winged insects that spread zebra chip disease in potatoes has been light in Idaho this season, emboldening some Idaho farmers to scale back on their pesticide programs.
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Simplot invierte 100 millones de dólares para producir papas fritas en Argentina
juni 30, 2017
Simplot invierte 100 millones de dólares para producir papas fritas en Argentina
La compañía, que es líder en EE.UU. y China, apuesta al mercado interno y también va a exportar a Chile, Uruguay y Brasil. El socio local es San Fili, que produce papas en la provincia de Mendoza.
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In four recently launched snack packs Snyder's - Lance is combining the strengths of its category leading individual snack brands.
juni 29, 2017
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. appoints Brian Driscoll as President and CEO
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced yesterday that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Brian Driscoll as its President and Chief Executive Officer.
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A potato field in the Orangeville-Beeton area on Sunday, June 25. (Courtesy: Eugenia Banks, Ontario Potato Board)
juni 29, 2017
Heavy rain damages potato crop in Ontario, Canada
After a month of good growing conditions and positive reports amid sporadic news on disease potential, word from one of Ontario’s potato-growing regions is that roughly 1,000 acres of potatoes have been lost due to flooding.
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Matt Brigotti joined the Idaho Potato Commission foodservice marketing team as Foodservice Promotions Director for the Northeast and Midwest.
juni 29, 2017
Matthew Brigotti joins Idaho Potato Commission as Foodservice Promotion Director North-East / Midwest
On June 15, 2017, Matt Brigotti joined the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) foodservice marketing team as Foodservice Promotions Director for the Northeast and Midwest, based in Richfield, Ohio
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For many foods, particularly fragile snacks and coated products, horizontal motion has become the conveyor of choice.
juni 29, 2017
Developments in Food Conveying
Smart conveying involves more than moving products from points A to B. Blake Svejkovsky, Product Handling Systems Manager at Heat and Control explains...
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The Maine Potato Board has selected the Steve and Fred Whited family of Bridgewater as the 2017 Farm Family of the Year.
juni 29, 2017
Maine Potato Board Names 2017 Farm Family of the Year
The Maine Potato Board has selected the Steve and Fred Whited family of Bridgewater as the 2017 Farm Family of the Year.
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The award-winning British Pipers Crisps potato chips can now be enjoyed by more Americans
juni 27, 2017
More British Crisps coming to the United States: Pipers Crisps Potato Chips
World Finer Foods, a premier marketer of specialty foods in the United States, partners with Pipers Crisp Co. to bring more of the award-winning British Pipers Crisps potato chips to the US
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PVMI Executive Director Jeanne Debons at the University of Idaho Potato Conference in Pocatello, Idaho
juni 27, 2017
New Russet varieties - Castle Russet and Echo Russet will help US potato industry meet more stringent regulation
Two recently released new Russet varieties - Castle Russet and Echo Russet - should help the potato industry in the Pacific Northwest cope with more stringent regulations on soil fumigants
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juni 27, 2017
To protect crops, farmers could promote potato beetle cannibalism
UMaine scientists say farmers could try to protect their potato crop by utilizing agricultural practices — including crop rotations and push-pull strategies — to create field conditions that favor Colorado potato beetle cannibalism.
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juni 22, 2017
Presentan guía para selección participativa de variedades de papa con perspectiva de género
Profesionales y técnicos interesados en metodologías y procesos de selección participativa de variedades de papa cuentan desde el 22 de junio con una nueva guía que les permitirá complementar los procedimientos de evaluación que se requieren antes de poner a disposición del mercado semilla de la variedad seleccionada.
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Miguel Quevedo, especialista en la cadena de papa de la Dirección General Agrícola (DGA) del Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego (Minagri).
juni 22, 2017
Perú importa 35 mil toneladas de papa para abastecer el negocio de la pollería
La industria de pollería en el Perú consume 250 mil toneladas de papa al año. De ellas, 35 mil son importadas. Para reducir esa cantidad se debe mejorar su oferta de calidad, afirma el especialista en la cadena de papa de la DGA del Minagri, Miguel Quevedo.
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Recuperan en Perú variedades de papa perdidas por factores climáticos, sociales y comerciales
juni 21, 2017
Recuperan en Perú variedades de papa perdidas por factores climáticos, sociales y comerciales
Cuarenta productores de la comunidad de Santa Cruz de Pichiú, en el departmento de Ancash, realizaron la primera cosecha de una gran diversidad de papas nativas, que habian perdido por diferentes factores.
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Argentina: Pepsico traslada su planta a Mar del Plata
juni 21, 2017
Argentina: Pepsico traslada su planta a Mar del Plata
Luego de conocerse la noticia que la productora de bebidas y alimentos Pepsico había cesado las operaciones de su planta ubicada en Florida, donde empleaba a 600 personas, la firma anunció que se trasladará a Mar del Plata, por la mayor “cercanía en la relación con los agricultores y proveedores de papa”.
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Pueden convivir la papa, la ganadería y el turismo en los páramos colombianos? (Opinión)
juni 20, 2017
Pueden convivir la papa, la ganadería y el turismo en los páramos colombianos? (Opinión)
El Acuerdo de Paz [entre la guerrilla y el Gobierno] permite que los páramos, antes vedados para el turismo bogotano y los empresarios de la papa como inversionistas extractivitas, ahora estén abiertos y sean atractivos.
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