Potato News from the Americas

Potatoes in the market
March 11, 2024
Brasil: precios bajan por tercer semana consecutiva
Debido a problemas de calidad y aumento en los ritmos de cosecha los precios continuan a la baja.
Potato field
March 09, 2024
National Potato Council Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. 
Brenda Simmons, the former Assistant General Manager of the PEI Potato Board, Mary Kay Sonier, the former Seed Coordinator for the PEI Potato industry, Alvin Keenan, co-owner of Rollo Bay Holdings
March 08, 2024
Three Island Potato Industry Leaders Receive National Agriculture Recognition
Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.
Potato Dish Trends
March 07, 2024
Potatoes a top menu performer as loaded drums, fries, bowls entice younger generations
Potatoes appeared on nearly 83% of all U.S. restaurant menus in 2023, demonstrating the staying power of America’s favorite vegetable as a top menu performer.
Come Fill Your Boots
March 07, 2024
Three Prince Edward Island Farmers Host Fill Your Boots Event: Free Potato Giveaway!
Three Prince Edward Island Potato Farms are teaming up for yet another Fill Your Boots Event, inviting Islanders to choose their own free potatoes directly from their potato storages.
ONExia New UR30 from Universal Robots for Palletizing
March 07, 2024
ONExia to Feature the New UR30 from Universal Robots for Palletizing at Pack Expo East
Industry-leading robotics integrator and OEM ONExia has announced the debut of the groundbreaking UR30 collaborative robot arm at Pack Expo East 2024
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What is left of the Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory (fryer area)
March 06, 2024
Covered Bridge Potato Chips plant totally destroyed by fire
Friday evening March 1, 2024, the most famous potato chips plant in Atlantic Canada - Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Hartland, New Brunswick - was totally destroyed by fire.
Dos mil agricultores pierden S/ 300 mil por la rancha en papa
March 06, 2024
Perú: 550 hectares de producción perdidas por la phytophthora
En la provincia de Junin, Perú, más de dos mil productores perdieron un total aproximado de 550 hectáreas. Las fuertes lluvias favorecieron el desarrollo de la plaga.
Hermel Tayupanda, y el Director de Producción, Industria y Comercio, Jorge Chale
March 06, 2024
Ecuador: fortalecimiento de la producción desde el ámbito institucional
Entidades gubernamentales visitaron productores para favorecer la producción de papa en la región de Chimborazo.
Yellow potatoes
March 06, 2024
Colombia: cambios en las tendencias de mercado para el mes de Marzo
En Colombia los precios se mantienen a la baja pero se esperan cambios para finales de Marzo. Presidente de la Federación Nacional de productores explicó las tendencias.
Bob Mattive of Colorado Elected National Potato Council President
March 05, 2024
Bob Mattive of Colorado Elected National Potato Council President
The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2024 roster of Executive Committee members this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit.
PEI’s 2024 Potato Expo A Resounding Success
March 05, 2024
Prince Edward Island 2024 Potato Expo A Resounding Success
Thousands of potato professionals from across North America made the trip to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre for the 2024 return of the International Potato Technology Expo.
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March 04, 2024
Cuba: cultivos experimentales continuan
Cuba insiste en el desarrollo de cultivos de papa orgánica en pequeña escala.
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March 02, 2024
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February 27, 2024
Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes
Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 

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