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June 06, 2018
Bayer plans closing of Monsanto Acquisition on June 7
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities.
June 06, 2018
Kiremko signs agreement for sales of french fry line with Hyfun foods during Dutch trade mission in India
During a recent Dutch trade mission to India potato processing was prominently in the spotlight as the well-known Dutch potato processing equipment manufacturer Kiremko signed a contract with India based French Fry manufacturer Hyfun Foods
June 05, 2018
World Potato Congress awards Anton Haverkort, Alberto Salas Lopez and Gary Secor
During the 10th World Potato Congress in Cusco, Peru, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize three remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work to the potato industry: Dr. Anton J. Haverkort, ING. Alberto Salas Lopez and Dr. Gary Secor.
June 05, 2018
Quest Nutrition launches high-protein tortilla chips
Quest Nutrition has launched their latest innovation – Tortilla Style Protein Chips.
June 05, 2018
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
June 05, 2018
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association appoints Donavon Johnson as New President
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has appointed Donavon Johnson to replace Chuck Gunnerson as its new President. Sponsored Content
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June 05, 2018
The Intersnack Group is to acquire Tyrrells' snack brands from Hershey
Last month the Intersnack Group announced that it had reached agreement for its KP Snacks business to acquire Tyrrells, Inc. and its global portfolio of better-for-you, premium snack brands from The Hershey Company.
June 04, 2018
Perú: PepsiCo invertirá en almacenes de papa
La compañía proyecta instalar bodegas refrigeradas del tubérculo en Huánuco y Huancayo. El país produce 4,6 millones de toneladas de papa al año.
May 31, 2018
Spore Sampling may alert Idaho Potato Growers faster of Late Blight threat
Potato growers in Idaho will now have the opportunity to learn about the presence of damaging fungal pathogens much earlier, thanks to the efforts of research staff at the University of Idaho. The research team, led by James Woodhall, has placed 14 spore samplers in potato fields across the Snake River Valley.
May 31, 2018
Guatemala Lifts US State Origin Restrictions for Potato Imports
Fresh and seed potatoes from all US states are now permitted entry into Guatemala, a welcome expansion of market access from only one state (Idaho) four years ago.
May 31, 2018
Nedato appoints Carel van Buchem as Managing Director
Potato packer Nedato has appointed Carel van Buchem as Managing Director effective May 28, 2018
May 31, 2018
KWS renews offer for Bayer AG vegetable seed business
KWS has offered to buy Bayer’s Dutch vegetable seed company Nunhems.
May 31, 2018
tna launches new intelligent equipment and plant performance management tool
Packaging and Processing Equipment Manufacturer tna has introduced the tna intelli-sys iPS 3, a high-performance data collection and reporting tool to provide manufacturers with insight into all their production processes.
May 30, 2018
Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio
Son microtubérculos que serán utilizados como semillas para la siembra de papa. De esta forma, se reduce la inversión del productor y le permite utilizarlos en cualquier época del año.
May 30, 2018
Lanzan campaña “Imagina un mundo sin papas”
La iniciativa invita a millones de consumidores de papa de todo el mundo a cuestionarse a imaginar sus vidas sin las papas presentes en cualquiera de sus variedades y presentaciones.
May 30, 2018
Perú: Papa “Kawsay” ingresó comercialmente al mercado
La nueva variedad de papa entraría en una categoría de súper alimento porque tiene índices superiores de hierro y zinc en comparación con las otras variedades comerciales modernas.
May 30, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission appoints Ross Johnson as international marketing director
Industry veteran Ross Johnson was appointed as the new Idaho Potato Commission International Marketing Director.
May 30, 2018
Pinto Gold: a new Gourmet Potato Variety released by UMaine
The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.