Potato News from the Americas

Hurricane Florence - here seen from the International Space Station - is heading for landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year. (Courtesy: Alexander Gerst, Commander of ISS Exp 57 / Twitter)
September 13, 2018
North Carolina Sweet Potato Growers scramble to harvest their crop before hurricane Florence hits
Hurricane Florence, is making landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year.
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.
September 13, 2018
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries announces the 10th Anniversary of its multiple award-winning spirit, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka. In commemoration the distillery has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.
Fan favorite Tasteful Selections Sweet & Savor Brown Sugar Cinnamon mini sweet potatoes
September 13, 2018
Tasteful Selections mini sweet potato trays now available in 6 flavors
Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., has expanded its line of mini sweet potato trays to 6 flavors, covering sweet, savory and trending favorites.
Identifican cultivos ilegales de papa en los cerros de Bogotá
September 11, 2018
Identifican cultivos ilegales de papa en los cerros de Bogotá
Los cultivos fueron sembrados hace tres meses, aproximadamente. Y aunque la CAR reconoce que en la zona históricamente se ha desarrollado la agricultura, hace un llamado para que no se toquen zonas protegidas.
As water flows through a food processing facility, air becomes increasingly entrained within its volume. Once air makes its way to the surface, foam begins to form and grow.
September 10, 2018
How to lower the costs of Anti-foam Agents in Potato Processing Facilities
'How to lower Costs of Anti-foam Agent in potato processing facilities' is based on materials provided to PotatoPro by ChemFree Defoam LLC.
Front Row, L-R: Jean-Luc Ouellette, Marie Fournier, Tobie Daigle, Carole Daigle, Fabien Daigle, Luc Gervais, Alyre Poitras, Lionel Poitras.
Middle Row, L-R: Christine Wentworth, VP Agriculture NA, Josée Bernard, Field Representative, Rock Poitras, Luc
September 10, 2018
McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant
Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years
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Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada
September 08, 2018
Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada
La selección estuvo a cargo del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP) de México. Además de presentar resistencia a dichas enfermedades, la variedad cumple con los estándares de comercialización.
Serán obligatorias las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas
September 06, 2018
Serán obligatorias las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas
Qué está haciendo el Departamento de Gestión Ambiental del Senasa de Argentina para que la normativa se empiece a cumplir a partir del 2020? Para averiguarlo, la Revista InterNos se comunicó con Mónica Ruiz, funcionaria de dicha dependencia.
Marcelo Yanovsky, director del Laboratorio de Genómica Vegetal de la Fundación Instituto Leloir.
September 05, 2018
Identifican gen que aumentaría la productividad de la papa
Un estudio alemán apoya los resultados obtenidos por el Instituto Leloir de Argentina: los genes del reloj biológico de las plantas, que les permite adaptarse a los cambios de luz durante el día y las estaciones, podrían aumentar su rendimiento.
Front row, left to right: Field Department Senior Field Rep Brianne O’Leary, Easton Plant Manager Dave Giroux, McCain Champion Growers Lloyd Leavitt, Landen Leavitt, Randy Leavitt, Lori Leavitt, McCain VP of Integrated Supply Chain Dale McCarthy.
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September 03, 2018
Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton
The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month
Complete snack food packaging system, built around an Ishida Inspira Snack Food Bagmaker. The system also includes a weigher, seal checker and case packer
September 02, 2018
Heat and Control shows latest equipment at Pack Expo in Chicago
Heat and Control has announced they will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO International 2018, where the processing & packaging equipment manufacturer will be demonstrating its next generation of seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems
Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits
September 02, 2018
Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance
Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits
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August 29, 2018
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