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Potatoes: So Familiar, So Much More to Learn
March 18, 2024
FAO: el valor de la papa en el mundo
La FAO ha destacado la importancia de la papa para la seguridad alimentaria mundial. A continuación una guia con algunas publicaciones de interés.
Raw potatoes after removing from the cultivated fields
March 18, 2024
España: subvención para la investigación y promoción del cultivo de patatas
En España se aprobó una subvención de 80.000 euros para la investigación y la promoción del cultivo de patatas. Una apuesta gubernamental a uno de los cultivos que más ha visto crecer sus exportaciones en los últimos tiempos.
Lynette Dinga (WFP Nutritionist), Chalmers Mulwa (CIP Scientist), Simon Heck (CIP DG), Lauren Landis (WFP Country Director Kenya), George Njoroge (WFP Head of FtMA), Robert Ackatia-Armah (WFP Head of Programme Support)
March 16, 2024
Empowering Nutrition, Building Resilience: World Food Programme and International Potato Center Join Forces
To combat hunger and malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Potato Center (CIP) have extended their partnership for a further four years with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU)
Strong increase in HZPC grower price
March 16, 2024
Strong increase in HZPC seed potato price
The forecasted price for seed potato growers of HZPC Holland for the 2023 harvest is EUR 50.70 (USD 50.20) per 100 kilos. This price is more than 35% higher than the price of the 2022 harvest.
The Combined Drought Indicator
March 16, 2024
Drought Tightens Grip on the Mediterranean, Impacting Potato Production
Now, the specter of a warmer-than-average spring in 2024 is anticipated, as predicted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report 'Drought in the Mediterranean Region - January 2024'.
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March 16, 2024
Jackson's Unveils New Wavy Sweet Potato Kettle Chip Line in Unique, Savory Flavors at Natural Products Expo West 2024
Jackson's, the Snack Super™ brand fueled by sweet potatoes, avocado oil, and super flavors, announced they will introduce and sample its latest innovation, the all-new Wavy Cut Sweet Potato Chips kettle cooked in avocado oil at the Natural Products Expo West 2024 Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif., March 12-16.
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Sackett Ranch meets the high standards of the United States' most popular potato chip brand by using TOMRA Sorters
March 15, 2024
Sackett Ranch meets the high standards of the United States' most popular potato chip brand by using TOMRA Sorters
The Sackett family has been growing potatoes in Michigan for six generations since first planting 20 acres of the crop in 1905.
PEI fill your boots event 2024
March 14, 2024
Islanders Collect Free Potatoes at 'Fill Your Boots' Event
Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success
Jensie Smith, Retail and Key Account Manager at Fox Packaging
March 14, 2024
Fox Packaging appoints Jensie Smith as Retail and Key account manager
Fox Packaging welcomes Jensie Smith as the Retail and Key Account Manager, dedicated to enhancing customer service and providing vital support to the sales team.
The Pennsylvanian snack manufacturer Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Inc. has launched a new potato chip brand named 'Uglies'. The chips are produced from potatoes that farmers would likely be throwing away due to minor imperfections.
March 14, 2024
Potato chip maker rescues 25 million pounds of 'ugly' potatoes
Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.
Royal Avebe extends cooperation for bio natural gas production in Germany
March 12, 2024
Royal Avebe extends cooperation for bio natural gas production in Germany
Royal Avebe will continue to purchase two million kilowatt hours of fossil-free biomethane at its German plant in Lüchow in 2024.
Bolivia: desarrollo industrial en El Alto
March 12, 2024
Bolivia: desarrollo industrial en El Alto
Una nueva planta de transformación, acopio y almacenamiento empezara a funcionar a partir de abril. Se trata de una inversión de 2.3 millones de dólares.
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Hasta 40% de los cultivos en algunas zonas productivas se vieron comprometidos. El alcalde de la municipalidad afectada se manifestó al respecto.
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Perú: planta de procesamiento inicia su construcción
En 90 días se pondrá en funcionamiento la planta de procesamiento de papa nativa en el distrito de Santa Maria del Valle.
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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.
FAO Food Price Index eases again in February, mostly driven by lower world cereal prices
March 10, 2024
FAO Food Price Index eases again in February, mostly driven by lower world cereal prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 117.3 points in February 2024, down 0.9 points (0.7 percent) from its revised January level
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March 09, 2024
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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. 

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