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Fry theft is prevalent across Canada, which is why McDonald’s Canada introduced today the Fry Defender, the world’s first French fry security system that helps stop fry theft.

The economic importance of the Manitoba Potato Industry comes to light in a study prepared by Informa Economics, The Economic Contributions of the Manitoba Potato Complex.

Barrel O'Fun, which produces potato chips and other snack foods has agreed to pay a $45,000 penalty for not effectively pre-treating wastewater from its production plant before sending it to the now improved city treatment facility.

En 2013 se realizaron 21 incautaciones de este producto a pasajeros peruanos. Ingreso de este tubérculo está prohibido.

Este fue uno de los resultados que presentó el proyecto IssAndes en el evento “Agricultura, Nutrición y Seguridad Alimentaria: Un Enfoque Diferente”, llevado a cabo el 26 de noviembre en la ciudad de Lima.

Cómo estos se desarrollan en Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, México y Perú [Audio y resúmenes].

Resumen de la ponencia que sobre el tema se presentó en el XXVI Congreso bienal de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) realizado recientemente en Bogotá (Colombia).

The innovative Dutch company Pulsemaster introduces a new generation PEF (pulsed electric field) technology that significantly improves potato processing.

El proyecto tiene sede en el departamento de Intibucá, beneficiará a más de 300 productores de semilla y más de dos mil 500 pequeños y medianos productores en áreas comerciales.

Key Technology introduces hyperspectral imaging on its popular ADR® 5 automatic defect removal system for potato strips to detect and remove sugar ends.

If the Innate GMO potato is going to take off, depends on Simplot winning over three major factions, Farmers, big buyers such as McDonald's and the Consumer

Con la intención de aumentar el consumo per cápita en el país, el Gobierno Nacional y la Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa (Fedepapa) realizaron una inversión de 4.050 millones de pesos.

Consumers have more varieties of flavors to choose from than ever before and the choices are expanding every day. What will be the top five flavor trends of 2015?

Cómo la enfermedad afecta la producción de papa en Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, México, Perú y Uruguay [Audio y resúmenes].

El Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas (INCA) ha desarrollado un bioestimulante que favorece el rendimiento productivo por hectárea.

Snack manufacturer Snyder's-Lance is completing a $10 million investment to improve operations and build on its commitment to sustainability at its manufacturing facility in Hyannis, where the company makes Cape Cod Potato Chips.

The Prince Edward Island potato industry is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for recent tampering incidents involving sewing needles being embedded in fresh potatoes.

The world of snack foods is a Manichean struggle for the soul of your stomach. Do you reach for the tasty, high-calorie, additives-rich mozzarella sticks–or less processed, lower-calorie fruits and veggies?