Potato News from the Americas

The Imagine snack line includes two products, Yogurt Crisps and Cheese Stars, with each type available in two flavours.
November 04, 2018
New Frito-Lay IMAG!NE Snack Brand offers parents snack options for their kids
Pepsico subsidiary Frito-Lay North America has launched a new snack brand in the United States, marketed to parents for their kids named Imag!ne
Cavendish Farms president Robert Irving, left, and Jubs Bristow, vice-president of agriculture for Cavendish Farms, take questions from MLAs during a meeting of the standing committee on communities, land and environment on Thursday. The two have recommen
November 03, 2018
Cavendish Farms says legal limits on the size of PEI family-owned potato farms are too restrictive
On Prince Edward Island the Lands Protection Act limits the maximum size of land a landowner or corporation can own. Robert Irving, president of processor Cavendish Farms said current limits should be doubled, so potato farmers can increase their yields.
Telefónica Colombia y FAO presentan piloto ‘Smart Agro’
November 02, 2018
Telefónica Colombia y FAO presentan piloto ‘Smart Agro’
Se trata de un proceso de innovación, digitalización y análisis de datos que transformaría la agricultura del territorio nacional y brindaría mejores condiciones a la seguridad alimentaria.
Colombia is proceeding with anti-dumping duties on the import of frozen potatoes that enter the country from companies in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
November 02, 2018
Colombia moves ahead with anti-dumping tax on the import of frozen french fries
According to a news release of the Colombian government an anti-dumping duty is recommended on the import of frozen potatoes from companies in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
Medidas ‘antidumping’ a la importación de papa congelada
November 01, 2018
Medidas ‘antidumping’ a la importación de papa congelada
El Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Colombia, recomendó imponer, en forma definitiva, derechos antidumping a las importaciones de este tipo de papa procedente de Bélgica, Holanda y Alemania.
'Perfect Potato' - a new line of bite-size potatoes by Robinson fresh and Albert Bartlett
November 01, 2018
'Perfect Potato' - a new line of bite-size potatoes by Robinson Fresh and Albert Bartlett
A new potato line, the Perfect Potato™, is now available from Robinson Fresh® and Albert Bartlett.
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Cómo es el proceso de producción de papas fritas en Argentina
October 30, 2018
Cómo es el proceso de producción de papas fritas en Argentina
Planeamiento, siembra, cosecha, almacenamiento, fritura y empaquetado son algunos de los pasos clave para lograr este producto amado en el mundo entero.
Brett Francis, left, and David Francis assess one of their harvested potato fields, which is covered in mud and puddles from the heavy rain that fell overnight Saturday and into Sunday. The owners and operators of David and Brett Francis Family Farm have
October 30, 2018
Potato Harvest Prince Edward Island may last till mid November
A cold spring, dry summer and wet fall are the recipe for a late end to the potato harvest on Prince Edward Island. It may take until mid November before all farmers are finished.
Driven by consumer feedback, The Little Potato Company's Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits have gotten a fresh look, more functional packaging and two delicious new flavors: Tomato Basil and Roasted Red Pepper & Onion.
October 30, 2018
The Little Potato Company updates packaging, look and flavours of its Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits
Driven by consumer feedback, The Little Potato Company's Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits have gotten a fresh look, more functional packaging and two delicious new flavors: Tomato Basil and Roasted Red Pepper & Onion.
Hippie Snacks has added four new savoury snacks to its lineup: Cauliflower Crisps - in Original and Classic Ranch flavors - and Avocado Crisps - in the flavours Guacamole and Sea Salt.
October 30, 2018
Hippie Snacks Launches Cauliflower Crisps and Avocado Crisps in different flavours
Hippie Snacks, a Canadian company specializing in premium plant-based foods, has added two new products to its lineup: Cauliflower Crisps (in Original and Classic Ranch flavors) and Avocado Crisps (in the flavours Guacamole and Sea Salt).
Roots affected by Potato cyst Nematodes (Courtesy: Jonathan D. Eisenback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
October 29, 2018
Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) infested area in Idaho expanded by 87 acres
Effective October 10, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) added an 87-acre field to the pale cyst nematode (PCN) infested area in Bingham County, Idaho.
Industrial freezer manufacturer FPS Food Process Solutions has set up a new Parts & Service Center in Cartersville, Georgia - just one hour away from Atlanta.
October 29, 2018
Industrial Freezer manufacturer FPS Food Process Solutions opens US office
In order to better support its customers in the United States, industrial freezer manufacturer FPS Food Process Solutions has set up a new Parts & Service Center in Cartersville, Georgia - just one hour away from Atlanta.
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October 18, 2018
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Stop by Alsum Farms & Produce Booth #4135 at Fresh Summit to see the new Harvest Delites packaging, learn how Potatoes Fuel Performance, and sample a pre-exercise potato recipe.
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