Potato News from the Americas

PEI celebrates the 2nd International Day of Potato, honoring its historic role and global impact. With innovation and sustainability, Island farmers grow 2.6B lbs yearly - feeding over 25 million people and securing the future of this vital crop.

On May 30, International Day of Potato, Peak of the Market Ltd. and the Keystone Potato Producers Association proudly recognize the dedication and hard work of Manitoba’s potato growers.

Food Innovation Online Corp., the company behind the leading potato industry portal PotatoPro.com, is proud to announce the launch of its 'PotatoPro Puts You on the Map' initiative.

Una semana más de estabilidad en los principales mercados. Importantes zonas productoras finalizan su cosecha, pero el efecto "fin de mes" incide sobre la demanda.

El país se haya en una lucha interna por la medida que amplia la importación de papa desde Estados Unidos. Ya no solo será papa para industria, sino ahora también fresca. Los productores se oponen.

La torre de control digital agrícola es la primera de su tipo en PepsiCo Latinoamérica y constituye uno de los avances más significativos en la agenda de digitalización de la compañía.

Intralox unveils updated strategies and tools to prevent the top 5 causes of conveyor-related foreign material contamination (FMC), helping food processors enhance safety, reduce recalls, and extend belt life through proactive prevention.

El país andino ha desarrollado una solida producción de semilla certificada y acaba de comenzar la temporada de entrega de la misma, tanto a productores nacionales como de la región.

Los rendimientos preliminares de esta temporada superan con ventaja a los rendimientos del 2024, sin embargo, los precios no son los mejores.

Es parte de un esfuerzo nacional de industrialización para la sustitución de importaciones y se prevé que beneficie a casi 1800 familias.

El próximo 1ero de Junio en la ciudad de Arequipa, al sur del país, y para conmemorar el día internacional de la papa.

PepsiCo Mexico and Yara have partnered to deliver crop nutrition programs in Latin America, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in the food value chain. This partnership leverages Yara’s low-carbon products for sustainable and profitable growth.

Tariff pressures and rising costs are reshaping consumer perceptions in the potato snack market. Brands must monitor sentiment closely, act swiftly on price-to-value concerns, and adapt strategies to protect loyalty in this highly sensitive category.

Intralox launches new solutions to improve conveyor performance: CleanLock™ sprockets, ZeroSplice® on ThermoDrive® belts, S570 Tight Transfer belting, AIM Glide™, S2900 Spiral belting, durable ThermoDrive materials, and new Support Videos.

Celebrate the International Day of the Potato on May 15, 2025, with a global webinar hosted by the World Potato Congress! Discover how this vital crop drives food security and rural resilience through expert insights and global case studies.

HZPC Americas Corp is excited to announce the addition of another product manager to its Canada team. Pedro Selegato brings rich experience spanning from seed production research and large scale farming management to ag-tech and data analytics.

Urschel Laboratories, a global leader in food cutting technology, is set to expand its product offerings by soon providing KRONEN machinery and systems to its customers, enhancing its portfolio with KRONEN’s advanced solutions

En un esfuerzo por fortalecer la soberanía alimentaria y potenciar a los pequeños productores, el gobierno de Paraguay está impulsando una ambiciosa campaña para expandir el cultivo de papas.