May 13, 2019
Harvest begins for Texas potato crop
Black Gold Farms started harvest of the 2019 fresh crop of Texas colored potatoes earlier this week. According to the company, the first run fields have indicated that the quality will be better than ever.
May 13, 2019
Analysis of historical specimens shows single origin of Australian Potato Cyst Nematodes
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are quarantine soilborne pests that damage potatoes around the world, stunting plants and reducing yields.
May 11, 2019
Potato starch manufacturer Avebe concludes a notable campaign
At the end of April, the last potatoes were delivered to Avebe in Gasselternijveen. Extreme drought and warm weather resulted in an exceptional potato campaign.
May 10, 2019
Blending potato varieties on the rise
Since the humble precursor to modern potato first domesticated in Peru 10,000 years ago, the tuber has branched off into thousands of different varieties.
May 10, 2019
Potato processing factory to be built at Ol Kalou, Kenya
A potato and vegetable processing plant will be built soon in Ol Kalou town. The factory, a collaboration of the Department of Correctional Services and Nyandarua county government, will mitigate post-harvest losses ...
May 10, 2019
Hungarian stores have run out of domestic potatoes
Hungary hasn't been self-sufficient in the potato market for a long time, but the price of potatoes in February was still extraordinary.
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May 10, 2019
The H-flow is the vibratory solution by FoodeQ for transportation of delicate products
The vibratory technology of FoodeQ is the ideal way to transport food products, but sensitive products require the FoodeQ H-Flow that ensures a far more gentle horizontal handling and conveying.
May 09, 2019
Potato prices on the rise in Gansu, China
The market price of potatoes in Gansu recently showed a rising trend. Relevant data shows that the price of potatoes in Gansu increased by 16.67% in comparison with the same time last year.
May 09, 2019
The FAO Food Price Index rose in April 2019
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) rose in April 2019 to around 170 points, 1.5 percent (2.5 points) higher than in March and marking its highest value since June 2018.
May 09, 2019
Potato prices in Slovakia up by more than 50%
Potatoes in Slovakia have become more than 50% more expensive than last year, reports Eva Sadovská, analyst at the Slovak Farmers Association (SFD).
May 08, 2019
Islandia: Posible suspensión de los aranceles de las patatas importadas
El Ministerio de Industrias e Innovación de Islandia informa de que los aranceles aduaneros sobre las patatas importadas probablemente se suspenderán desde el 3 de mayo hasta el 11 de agosto.
![Celfia Obregón Ramírez, directora del Centro de Innovación Tecnológica de la Papa y otros Cultivos Andinos [CITE Papa]. (Cortesía: Agraria Pe)](https://media.potatopro.com/celfia-obregon-damirez-directora-cipe-1200.jpg?width=480&height=295&crop=smart&mode=crop&format=auto "Celfia Obregón Ramírez, directora del Centro de Innovación Tecnológica de la Papa y otros Cultivos Andinos [CITE Papa]. (Cortesía: Agraria Pe)")
May 08, 2019
Perú: El Día Nacional de la Papa ha rescatado las variedades nativas
El Día Nacional de la Papa (que se celebra el 30 de mayo y se instauró a partir de 2005) ha servido para rescatar a nuestras papas nativas de la extinción, destacó la directora ejecutiva del CITE Papa, Celfia Obregón Ramírez.
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May 08, 2019
'Nos estamos encontrando con mercados desabastecidos de patata al inicio de campaña'
El director general de Patatas Meléndez, Francisco Javier Meléndez, habla de cómo se plantea el año para uno de los sectores tradicionalmente más 'agitado' de la agricultura española.
May 08, 2019
Productores de Barker cosecharon una papa gigante: mira las sorprendentes imágenes
Las imágenes son sorprendentes. La súper papa tiene el tamaño de una bolsa de 20 kilos. Sin embargo, su peso fue de 3,8 kilos ya que gran parte de este ejemplar era totalmente hueco.
May 07, 2019
Growth of the Global Potato Starch Market
According to a recent Market Research Report, the global potato starch market reached a volume of 3.7 Million Tons in 2018 and is expected to grow to 4.4 Million tons by 2024.
May 07, 2019
Potato Blight Trends in Europe: EuroBlight 2018 Results
EuroBlight is continuously examining the ongoing evolution of the European population of the potato late blight pathogen and now reports on the 2018 results. Approximately 1000 samples were genotyped from 22 countries.
May 07, 2019
Industrial Freezer Specialist FPS Expands to the Netherlands
Industrial Freezer Specialist FPS Food Process Solutions Opens Manufacturing & Service Centre in the Netherlands.
May 07, 2019
Potato industry Western Australia joins global campaign to raise the profile of the potato
Potatoes have typically been used in the home as a humble side to accompany a steak or roast chicken, but have you ever tried potato ice-cream? Chef Russell Blaikie says the texture of potatoes is like velvet.Frequently Asked Questions
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