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November 23, 2020
La 'papatón' de Bogotá y Cundinamarca fue todo un éxito: vendieron más de 40.000 bultos de papa
Según la Gobernación de ese departamento, la cifra se traduce en cerca de 2.100 toneladas de ese producto.
November 23, 2020
¡Gran aporte! Estudiantes peruanos crean máquina que protege a los cultivos de las heladas
El Invento será presentado a la edición 2021 del concurso 'Una idea para cambiar la Historia' de History Channel.
November 22, 2020
PepsiCo Appoints Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19
PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced that Pietro Antonio Tataranni, MD has been named the company's global Chief Medical Officer. He will oversee the company's efforts to protect its global workforce, products, and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 20, 2020
Duravant To Acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from Hearthside Food Solutions
Duravant LLC announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from its parent company, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC.
November 16, 2020
Ventas de carretera, la cara de la crisis de cultivadores de papa en Colombia
La carretera que une a Bogotá y Tunja, en el departamento de Boyacá, se convirtió en la plaza de mercado a la que cultivadores de papa han tenido que llevar sus productos para no perder la cosecha.
November 16, 2020
Universitarios de Paraguay aprovecharon la pandemia para incursionar en la producción de papa
Dos universitarios de la compañía Pacheco de la ciudad de Carapeguá, Paraguay, decidieron desde este año incursionar en la producción de papa y manifestaron obtener excelentes resultados económicos.
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November 16, 2020
Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio
La crisis del sector papero, generada en parte por la pandemia, también afectó a los campesinos de las zonas rurales de Soacha, quienes están vendiendo su producto a bajos precios para no perderlo.
November 16, 2020
More Snacking and Online Purchasing Expected for Holiday 2020
Two out of Three Consumers Plan to Stock Up on Snacks More Now Than Before the Pandemic, with Dips Seeing Dramatic Increase in Lead up to the Holidays Due to Convenience, According to Latest U.S. Snack Index
November 13, 2020
Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University expands research on soil health
Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, more sustainable, and productive soils.
November 12, 2020
Utz Brands to acquire Truco Enterprises, the owner of 'On the Border' Tortilla Chips
Snack manufacturer Utz Brands, Inc. announced the acquisition of Truco Enterprises, a leading seller of tortilla chips, salsa and queso under the ON THE BORDER brand
November 12, 2020
Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports
The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.
November 12, 2020
U.S. Potato Exports Still Impacted by Pandemic, but beginning to Recover
U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019. This drop is a result of the pandemic's continuing impact on the demand in many markets, particularly in SE Asia and Central America, and the tight supplies of U.S. frozen potato products. Sponsored Content 
November 10, 2020
Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts industry association
From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, the frozen category in the USA is experiencing all-time sales highs over the past year.
November 10, 2020
The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
During the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners representing the grower sector of the industry were sworn in.
November 09, 2020
Gobernación de Norte de Santander, Colombia, compró cosechas de papa a los agricultores locales
Los campesinos del departamento Colombiano de Norte de Santander empezaron a sentir que las ganancias de sus cosechas se están quedando en casa, lo anterior, gracias a un programa que puso en marcha el gobernador Silvano Serrano.
November 09, 2020
Gobierno de Colombia anuncia incentivo de USD 30 mil millones para productores de papa
Durante el programa Prevención y Acción, el presidente Iván Duque anunció que su gobierno planea entregar 30 mil millones de pesos a pequeños y medianos productores de papa que se han visto afectados por la pandemia y que, recientemente, dieron a conocer la gravedad de su situación denunciando abandono por parte del Estado.
November 09, 2020
Legumbres Selectas Sierra Nevada, Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria Gracias a la Nimbus BSI+ de Tomra Food
Legumbres Selectas Sierra Nevada, empresa española ubicada en Granada, está especializada en la producción, selección y comercialización de legumbres de altísima calidad.
November 08, 2020
Velocity Snack Brands introduces 'Popchips Grain Free' and 'Popchips Corn Chips' product lines
Velocity Snack Brands (VSB) launches two new Popchips product lines in over 2100 Kroger Co. stores in the United States to meet evolving consumer snacking habits, with further distribution to follow.