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March 18, 2024
España: la producción de patata en Mallorca redobla esfuerzos competitivos
Mallorca prepara un cultivo extra temprano de patatas para exportar y competir a nivel europeo asegurándose cumplir con los más rigurosos estándares de calidad.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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 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.
March 14, 2024
Islanders Collect Free Potatoes at 'Fill Your Boots' Event
Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success
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.
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.
March 12, 2024
Perú: grandes perdidas debido a lluvias y heladas
Hasta 40% de los cultivos en algunas zonas productivas se vieron comprometidos. El alcalde de la municipalidad afectada se manifestó al respecto.
March 12, 2024
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. Sponsored Content 
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.
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. 
March 09, 2024
Potato Glory Introduces the New Potato Variety: Sifra
Welcome to Potato Glory SPUDLight series! These vare HZPC's favourite potato varieties, and they can't wait to share them with you.
March 08, 2024
The Netherlands: supply problems for potato processors and historically high prices
Demand for EU potato supplies remains strong, but supplies are tightening.
March 08, 2024
Three Island Potato Industry Leaders Receive National Agriculture Recognition
Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.
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.