Potato News from the Americas

Luciano Velázquez, creador de la Papatrónica, tecnología para evitar pérdidas en la producción de papa.
July 09, 2025
Argentina: sensor para medir impactos en tiempo real
Un equipo argentino desarrolló la Papatrónica, un dispositivo en forma de tubérculo que mide impactos en tiempo real, ayudando a evitar pérdidas millonarias y a mejorar la sustentabilidad alimentaria.
Private labels rise as quality and value rival national brands
July 08, 2025
Study: Consumers Purchase Private Label Products Without Knowing
First Insight’s latest study, The Quiet Takeover of Private Label, finds that differences between private label products and national brands have blurred so much that most consumers can no longer distinguish between the two.
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July 08, 2025
Costa Rica: respaldo a la producción nacional
Frente a las masivas importaciones de papa, la cámara nacional de agricultura se pronunció en favor de los productores nacionales denunciando la situación que enfrentan.
Olivia Smith, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University
July 06, 2025
MSU Researcher Part of Internationally Recognized Study Highlighting Farm Diversification Advantages
A research team, including Michigan State University Assistant Professor Olivia Smith, gained international recognition in 2024 for a study showing that agricultural diversification benefits both growers and the environment worldwide.
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July 05, 2025
Conveying: Close the Gap with Intralox LugDrive S8240
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July 03, 2025
América del Sur: HZPC busca unificar sus operaciones a nivel regional
HZPC consolida su presencia en América Latina con nueva identidad regional en redes sociales.
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Potato and tortilla chips, crackers, popcorn
July 03, 2025
Potato Snack Manufacturing: Why an Open Mind is the Real Secret Ingredient
If you think making potato snacks is simply a case of slicing spuds and tossing them into hot oil, think again! Behind every perfectly crisp packet of crisps or golden chip lies a world of challenges, clever fixes, and constant innovation.
Hugo Campos, Deputy Director General for Science and Innovation of CIP
July 02, 2025
Hugo Campos, Deputy Director General for Science and Innovation of CIP, Named 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer by World Food Prize Foundation
The International Potato Center (CIP) has announced that Dr. Hugo Campos, Deputy Director General for Science and Innovation of CIP, has been selected as a 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) by the World Food Prize Foundation.
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July 02, 2025
Bolivia: avances en la producción de semilla pre básica
De la mano de instituciones gubernamentales el país logra importantes avances en la certificación de su proceso de producción de semilla. Se espera que miles de familias puedan abastecerse pronto del nuevo material genético.
Potato field in Spain
July 02, 2025
Colombia: la crisis de precios en el sur del país sigue y se acentúa
A la ya delicada situación del departamento de Nariño debido a los costos, el contrabando y la sobre oferta se le suman ahora problemas fitosanitarios capaces de generar grandes perdidas.
Neatly stacked potatoes in a market in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
July 02, 2025
México: lanzamiento de una campaña por la papa nacional
La federación de productores de México se ha organizado para lanzar una campaña que defienda los intereses comunes del grupo: el consumo de papa producida en el país.
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July 02, 2025
Brasil: Bem Brasil y el grupo Rocheto
Una de las historias de éxito más notables en el mundo de la patata donde la visión, el trabajo y la integración vertical convirtieron a una empresa agrícola en un titan de la agroindustria.
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June 30, 2025
World Potato Congress welcomes incoming Director Julio Kalazich and International Advisors Krista Shaw, Berta Redondo, Dinah Borus
The WPC congratulates Julio Kalazich, as he makes the transition from WPC International Advisor to WPC Director. New International Advisors are welcomed to the World Potato Congress Inc.
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June 24, 2025
Colombia: crisis de precios y reclamos por respaldo a la producción nacional
En la región de Nariño, frontera con Ecuador, la crisis de los productores es total. El contrabando, la sobre oferta, los costos, todo conspira para el debacle de la producción. Se reclama respaldo y protección.
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June 24, 2025
Brasil: la cosecha llega a su momento máximo y los precios se recienten
El aumento de la oferta en los principales mercados ha hecho que los precios de la variedad Agata bajen. Se espera que conforme siga avanzando la cosecha, la tendencia a la baja en los precios se mantenga.
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June 23, 2025
Robots in Potato Farming: How Technology Helps Growers Overcome Labor Shortages and Boost Productivity
Robots in potato farming help ease labor shortages, cut costs, and boost yields by automating tasks like planting and harvesting. Paired with smart tools like crop monitoring, they improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable farming.

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