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May 31, 2011
Plant worker handling diacetyl awarded $814,500 for 'popcorn lung'
A plant worker won an $814,500 judgment in Baltimore County Circuit Court after claiming he contracted a rare lung disease known as "popcorn lung"from breathing diacetyl, a chemical used to make food taste buttery.From the archive
May 31, 2011
Global oil seed markets/ US sunflower planting
The situation in the U.S. sunflower market remains in flux with the potential for additional planted acres depending on weather for the next 10 to 20 days.From the archive
May 30, 2011
Peru celebrates National Potato Day
Today in Arequipa the Potato Festival marks National Potato Day, featuring a variety of dishes for hundreds of guests to taste, reports Andina.From the archive
May 30, 2011
El CIP celebró el Día Nacional de la Papa en sus instalaciones del distrito de La Molina en Lima
El Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) y la Comisión Multisectorial del Día Nacional de la Papa promovida por el Ministerio de Agricultura, celebraron por séptimo año consecutivo el Día Nacional de la Papa el viernes 27 de mayo en las instalaciones d...From the archive
May 29, 2011
Another SE Idaho field infected with Potato Cyst Nematodes
Another southeastern Idaho field has been infected with a microscopic wormlike pest that attacks potato plants despite $36 million spent on eradication efforts over the last five years, officials say.From the archive
May 27, 2011
EEUU y Europa principales mercados destino de papa amarilla y nativa
Estados Unidos y Europa se han convertido en los principales mercados destino para la exportación de la papa amarilla y nativa originaria del Perú, y en los últimos años han incrementado la demanda por estos productos, manifestó hoy el ministro de Agri...From the archive
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May 26, 2011
Retail Food Prices Continue To Climb
Retail food price inflation continues to be a concern to consumers as the Consumer Price Index for food-at-home in the United States was up 3.9% from a year ago during April, reports The Food Institute.From the archive
May 26, 2011
En Perú no existe empresa proveedora de papas para freír con las características que requieren las compañías de comida rápida
La gerente de Marketing de la cadena KCF, Patricia Gamboa, afirmó que en Perú no existe una empresa proveedora de papas para freír de las características que requieren las compañías de comida rápida, por lo que estas últimas están obligadas a importar ...From the archive
May 25, 2011
Colorado Potato Administrative Committee promotes Heart Health
The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) is marketing Colorado Potatoes in Denver with banner ads on KOA 850 AMFrom the archive
May 21, 2011
Determinación del uso potencial de 56 variedades de papas nativas colombianas a partir de sus propiedades morfológicas, fisicoquímicas y culinaria
PowerPoint del trabajo presentado en el Curso de Actualización de la Papa y I Feria de Biodiversidad Genética de Semillas, realizado entre el 18-21 mayo 2011 en Pasto (Colombia). Autores: José Dilmer Moreno, Lena Prieto, Freddy Romero, Karen Chavez y...From the archive
May 18, 2011
Federal Plan to Limit Potatoes on School Menus Whips Up Supporters of this 'Gateway Vegetable'
Maine—Around here, you can find "Maine Potato Candy"—mashed potatoes rolled in coconut and dipped in chocolate—and potato donuts. A popular county fair offers wrestling matches in a vat of potatoes. In a state where spuds are the top agricult...From the archive
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May 17, 2011
US Potato Stocks on May 1 at lowest level in 10 year
The 13 major potato States held 65.7 million cwt of potatoes in storage May 1, 2011, down 27 percent from a year ago.From the archive
May 16, 2011
Wet weather worries PEI potato farmers
The wet weather is beginning to concern Prince Edward Island potato growers who are hoping for a break soon in the rain.From the archive
May 16, 2011
New Focus on Potato webcast: Pink Rot of Potato
'Focus on Potato' has published a new webcast on Pink Rot in PotatoFrom the archive
May 16, 2011
Top Culinary Masters and Celebrity Chefs to Heat Up World Culinary Showcase at NRA Show 2011
Celebrity chefs - you watch them create masterpieces on TV, and now you have a chance to see them up close and personal in the World Culinary Showcase at the 2011 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.From the archive
May 13, 2011
Nederland kan niets doen voor gevangen aardappelboer
De 44-jarige Nederlands-Canadese boer Henk Tepper zit al bijna twee maanden onder erbarmelijke omstandigheden in een Libanese cel.From the archive
May 11, 2011
Potatoes are Gluten-Free!
According to a recent survey, only 19% of Americans rate potatoes as excellent for being gluten free (2011 USPB’s Attitudes &Usage Study). In fact, potatoes are 100% gluten-free!From the archive