The fifth annual US Snack Index confirms what many of us are feeling – there are simply not enough hours in the day. A lack of time to prepare, eat and enjoy meals – especially among parents and younger generations – will blur the once-clear line between 'snacks' and 'meals' in 2024.
december 26, 2023
Brasil: aumentan los precios pese a un aumento en la oferta
En Brasil la semana pasada los volumenes de venta de papa aumentaron, a pesar de un aumento paralelo en el volumen ofertado.
december 26, 2023
España: rescatan variedad al borde de la desaparición
La universidad de Granada, España, rescata a una variedad llamada Copo de Nieve de su desaparición por haber sido abandonado su cultivo.
december 22, 2023
Potato rugose stunting virus, a newly characterized potato virus
In the 1990s, a previously uncharacterized disease of viral aetiology was observed in cultivated potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in Southern Peru.
december 22, 2023
Michigan Winter Potato Conference attendees can tour nearby facilities
As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose.
december 21, 2023
Europatat calls for information about ongoing projects to control the spread of wireworms
Europatat, the European Potato Association, is calling upon researchers and industry professionals to share information about ongoing research, and any other related activities which will help to control the spread of wireworms in potatoes.
december 20, 2023
El cambio climático y la producción de papa en Europa
En un reciente estudio publicado en la revista 'Climate', investigadores buscan comprender el impacto del cambio climático sobre la producción de papa en Europa, y las estrategias para sobreponerse a él.
december 18, 2023
CD&R to Acquire Shearer's Foods from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
Clayton Dubilier & Rice has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for funds it manages to acquire Shearer's Foods
december 17, 2023
Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters
Key Technology introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems.
december 13, 2023
FAO Food Price Index overall unchanged in November
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 120.4 points in November 2023, unchanged from its revised October level
december 11, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. - Announcing the Resolution on the International Day of Potato by the United Nations
The World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that the resolution on the International Day of the Potato has been adopted by consensus of the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.
december 11, 2023
Sostenibilidad: la nueva vanguardia entre los obtentores de variedades como HZPC
La sostenibilidad de las variedades de papa es el nuevo horizonte para los obtentores como HZPC.
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december 10, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar in English & Spanish on potato losses on December 12
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december 02, 2023
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
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november 30, 2023
McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices
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november 30, 2023
Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels
Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
november 29, 2023
UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation
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