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juli 30, 2012
En Irlanda se ensayarán papas transgénicas
La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) dio su visto bueno para las pruebas de una papa genéticamente modificada (GM) que es resistente al tizón de la papa. En los próximos cuatro años se sembrarán en Irlanda dos hectáreas con esta papa genéticament...From the archive
juli 30, 2012
Papas nativas fueron valoradas por líderes intercontinentales que promueven el desarrollo y la innovación
El lunes 30 de julio, el proyecto IssAndes participó en el foro de políticas públicas e iniciativas privadas organizado en el marco de la Ruta de Aprendizaje Intercontinental por el proyecto Desarrollo Territorial Rural con Identidad Cultural de RIMISP...From the archive
juli 29, 2012
En Singapur se desarrolló una máquina capaz de servir puré de papas al instante (Video)
Por si pensábamos que quedaban cosas por inventar... y más en vending, donde se ha demostrado que la industria es más que innovadora, la preparación de platos in-situ se está extendiendo. Como plato principal o como acompañante, el puré de papas es a...From the archive
juli 28, 2012
Ponencias y presentaciones de los congresos ALAP 2002, 2004, 2008 y 2010
A propósito del XXV Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP), a realizarse en Uberlândia, Brasil, entre el 17-20 de septiembre de 2012, se ha creído conveniente establecer un mecanismo que facilite la búsqueda de ponencias y presenta...From the archive
juli 27, 2012
Angry reaction to GM potatoes go-ahead in Ireland
Top names from the food, restaurant, and tourism sectors have sharply criticised the Environmental Protection Agency for potentially destroying Ireland’s 'clean, green'agricultural image by allowing GM potatoes to be grown in Ireland.From the archive
juli 27, 2012
Potato variety Palisade gaining interest in the US despite seed shortage
Potato breeder Rich Novy says growers shouldn't read too much into the fact that a promising new variety he helped develop, Palisade Russet, hasn't made it into many fields yet.From the archive
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juli 27, 2012
Bangladeshi potato exporters lose out to cheap China produce
Cheaper supplies from China have made Bangladesh's potato less attractive to international buyers, exporters said.From the archive
juli 26, 2012
Inalproces, compañía ecuatoriana que exporta remolacha, papas nativas, chifles, zanahorias y vegetales, quiere ampliar su mercado
Obtuvo un premio Desde 2008, la empresa exporta ocho productos entre chifles, zanahorias, papas nativas y vegetales. La participación en ferias permitió su ampliación "El sueño es tener presencia en la mayor cantidad de países posibles, aunque h...From the archive
juli 26, 2012
Green light for growing GM potatoes in Ireland
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today given consent to Teagasc, Oak Park, Co Carlow, to carry out field trials on a genetically modified (GM) potato line with improved resistance to late potato blight.From the archive
juli 26, 2012
US organic potato growers have no approved zebra chip options
While other potato growers use preventative insecticide applications to protect their crops from a new disease to the Pacific Northwest, called zebra chip, Fred Brossy can only wait and see if it hits him.From the archive
juli 25, 2012
Rain driving spread of potato blight in Scotland
One of the scourges of the potato crop – blight – has now been found in all the major growing areas of Scotland, with infestation levels running well ahead of average.From the archive
juli 25, 2012
Canadian drought: Prince Edward Island potato farmers may be forced to stop irrigating
Unusually dry weather in central Prince Edward Island and a possible irrigation ban has farmers worried about their crops.From the archive
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juli 24, 2012
McCain Foods Holland B.V. plans to acquire CêlaVíta B. V. , a leading European chilled potato producer
McCain Foods announced July 24th that it intends to acquire 100% of the shares of CêlaVíta B.V., a subsidiary of Bieze Food Group BV, owned by the German Wernsing Group, located in Wezep (The Netherlands).From the archive
juli 20, 2012
Potatoes to get brand boost in South Africa
A new brand campaign for Potatoes South Africa (PSA), the official representative of potato producers in South Africa, wishes to change South Africans into a Potato Nation that maintains balanced diets and make potatoes the everyday, fat-free heart of ...From the archive
juli 14, 2012
National French Fry day a success in French Fry Capital of the World
The Town of Florenceville-Bristol, French Fry Capital of the World and hometown of McCain Foods hosted National French Fry Day celebrations with free fries and fun activities for all. People of all ages enjoyed hot, crispy golden McCain French Fries ...From the archive
juli 13, 2012
Tendencias de la Gran Manzana: patatas fritas transparentes
Crujientes, al jamón, en su punto de sal… Las patatas fritas se convierten en el aperitivo perfecto para acompañar cualquier tipo de alimento o de bebida. La variedad de patatas fritas es muy amplia: pueden ser lisas, onduladas, artesanas, extrafinas, ...From the archive
juli 13, 2012
Potato sowings drop in Ireland
Potato growers have cut production by as much as 27pc in the past two years in an effort to curb losses on the crop.From the archive
juli 13, 2012
Brown rot threatens potato exports from Egypt
Russia has discovered brown rot in a shipment of potatoes imported from Egypt, threatening to halt trade of the crop between the two countries, an Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture official said WednesdayFrom the archive
