Si México deja pasar papa fresca de EU, se perderá autosuficiencia alimentaria: Conpapa
April 12, 2021
México produce 1.8 millones de toneladas anuales, donde se exporta muy poco por los riesgos fitosanitarios que hay en el mundo.
Argentina: El consumo de papa alcanzó en 2020 los 52 kilos por habitante al año y superó al de la carne vacuna
April 12, 2021
El consumo de la hortaliza, tanto como producto fresco como procesado, saltó casi un 20 porciento en cuatro años. Cultivada en varias zonas del país, se cosecharon 2,85 millones de toneladas, de las cuales, más de la mitad, se produjeron en el sudeste bonaerense.
Bengal’s potato output seen up by 16% on higher area, favourable weather
April 02, 2021
Cold storages full at 97% capacity; bumper crop drags prices of the spud down.
PMA and United Fresh to Create New Global Trade Association for the fresh produce industry
March 31, 2021
The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an Agreement in Principle to create a new global trade association combining their resources and expertise.
Parte temporada de exportación de semilla de papas certificadas en la región de Los Lagos, Chile
March 29, 2021
En la planta Seleccionadora de Semillas SZ S.A., ubicada en Frutillar, el Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) realizó la inspección, emisión del certificado sanitario y colocación del sello de la primera exportación de semilla certificada de papas.
Voting Report on AHDB Potato ballot is with Ministers. A majority voted against continuation of a levy.
March 27, 2021
A ballot to decide the future of the AHDB Potato levy has concluded and the voting report has been passed to Ministers for a decision on what happens next.
Prince Edward Island seed potatoes cleared for export to United States after no more potato wart found
March 26, 2021
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has lifted its voluntary suspension of export certification for P.E.I. seed potatoes, allowing trade to the United States to resume.
Potato sales going well, but purchasers reluctant due to ban on sprout inhibitors
March 20, 2021
The sale of potatoes is not entirely disappointing at the moment, observes Felix Molenaar of potato and vegetable wholesaler Molenaar from Haarlem.
AHDB: UK Processed Potato Exports in January at a historic low
March 20, 2021
As the first month of import and export data of potatoes and potato products after Brexit is in, the AHDB takes a closer look at the data and what they could mean. Across all potato product categories recorded, UK imports and exports have fallen from December with figures at the lowest reported this marketing season.
Cambodia pilot potato project looks to expand after high demand
March 19, 2021
The strength in demand for potatoes grown in Mondulkiri, Cambodia, has farmers in the region planning to expand their cultivation for next season, says Song Kheang, director of the province’s agriculture department.
