Potato News from the Americas

Idaho Pacific is a manufacturer of dehydrated potato products such as potato flakes (shown) with production locations in Canada and the United States
July 06, 2016
Potato dehy manufacturer Idaho Pacific sold to Arlon Group
Novacap, a Canadian private equity firm, announced today that they have sold Idaho Pacific, a company specializing in dehydrated potato products to Arlon Group, a food and agriculture investment firm with a global network that supports investments across the entire food supply chain in the Americas.
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Canadian-based Brandneu Foods significantly reduced lead times for its popular range of kale chips by 75 percent after installing the high performance tna intelli-flav® OMS 5 at its plant in Toronto.
July 06, 2016
Canadian snack manufacturer transforms lead time with innovative seasoning solution
Canadian-based Brandneu Foods significantly reduced lead times for its popular range of kale chips by 75 percent after installing the high performance tna intelli-flav® OMS 5 at its plant in Toronto.
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Las seis "plagas" que están matando la tierra en Colombia
July 05, 2016
Las seis "plagas" que están matando la tierra en Colombia
La calidad del suelo colombiano está en problemas. Así lo revela un informe del Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC), según el cual el uso inadecuado, la compactación, la contaminación por plaguicidas y fertilizantes, la erosión, el mal riego y la eliminación de coberturas (deforestación) son las seis ‘plagas’ que están matando al suelo.
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Bolivia inicia la Fiesta de la Pachamama con la papa como protgonista
July 03, 2016
Bolivia inicia la Fiesta de la Pachamama con la papa como protgonista
El primero de agosto se dio inicio al mes de la Pachamama y por tal motivo la Unidad de Promoción de Saberes Ancestrales del municipio de El Alto (La Paz) preparó un acto ceremonial en la Apacheta para realizar una Wajt’a (ofrenda) de agradecimiento a la madre tierra.
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Aprobada la importación de semillas de papa en Venezuela
July 03, 2016
Aprobada la importación de semillas de papa en Venezuela
El Ministerio de Agricultura y Tierras aprobó la solicitud hecha por las asociaciones de productores de papa, en donde ellos aportaran el capital para llevar adelante la importación. Mientras el Gobierno a través de sus instituciones se convierte en el operador logístico.
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Venezuela: Ahora roban la papa en las principales carreteras
July 03, 2016
Venezuela: Ahora roban la papa en las principales carreteras
Debido a la venta ilegal de alimentos que afecta al país, los bachaqueros (personas que compran y revenden productos) tienen ahora como blanco a productores y comerciantes que desde el campo trasladan alimentos a las ciudades, y ahora son atacados en las autopistas para quitarles la comida.
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In the Red River Valley, 2016 is shaping up to be the year of the Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata).(Courtesy: @spudology / twitter)
July 02, 2016
Colorado Potato Beetles are munching on in the Red River Valley
According to the University of Minnesota Extension 'Spudbug' Newsletter, it is shaping up to be a Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) year in the Red River Valley.
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Currently Serya Alimentos offers a hash brown style (Rustí, right) and a mashed potato based product (Batatinha Quando Assa, left), “but for sure in a short term we will bring new products to the market”.
July 01, 2016
Sérya Alimentos Promises New Specialty Potato Products 'inspired by Brazilian consumers'
Inspired by Brazilian consumers eager to new products, Serya Alimentos decided to go beyond the traditional pre-fried French-Fries and created the first Brazilian factory dedicated to producing potato specialties.
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Mamee Stacked Crisps are available in the flavors Original, BBQ, and Sour Cream & Onion,
June 30, 2016
Mamee Unveils New Line of Stacked Potato Chips
Mamee Snacks, an international innovator of delicious snacks, meals, and beverages for the whole family, today announced the launch of Mamee Stacked Crisps in the United States.
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Conagra Foods Potato Specialty business Lamb Weston 'continued to perform well globally, with particular strength in key Asian markets.'
Now part of the Commercial Foods segment, the Lamb Weston spin-off is scheduled for the fall of 2016
June 30, 2016
Conagra Foods reported results for the fiscal 2016 fourth quarter
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2016 fourth quarter ended May 29, 2016.
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Signing in for the annual potato field day at OSU Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center
(Courtesy: OSU Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center / Facebook)
June 29, 2016
Searching for genes to make potatoes resistant to nematodes
Potato breeders at Oregon State University are working to identify the gene that makes certain potatoes resistant to nematodes, which could then be used to create new varieties.
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Científicos del CIP reciben premio por trabajo sobre deficiencia de Vitamina A
June 28, 2016
Científicos del CIP reciben premio por trabajo sobre deficiencia de Vitamina A
Tres científicos del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) son los ganadores del premio World Food Prize del 2016, equivalente al Premio Nobel de los Alimentos y la Agricultura, como reconocimiento a su éxito conjunto en mejorar la nutrición y salud a través del uso de cultivos biofortificados.
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México prohíbe importaciones de papa fresca de Estados Unidos
June 28, 2016
México prohíbe importaciones de papa fresca de Estados Unidos
Un juez federal de México prohibió el ingreso al país de papa fresca de Estados Unidos ante la posibilidad de que los plaguicidas utilizados en su cultivo generen daños al medio ambiente, a la biodiversidad o a la población.
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Changes to the Board of the World Potato Congress: Albert T. Wada (top left, retired); Douglas Harley (top right, new to the Board); Frank Mulcahy (bottom left, new to the Board); Dr. Kaiyun Xie (bottom right, new to the Board)
June 28, 2016
World Potato Congress Board changes: Who is in? Who is out?
David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced today the retirement of Albert Wada, after an eight year term as active member the Board of Directors. Three new international advisers were newly appointed to the Board.
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June 27, 2016
New Rap Snacks Packaging To Feature Fetty Wap, Romeo Miller, and Migos
Urban snack food brand Rap Snacks is set to feature rappers Fetty Wap, Romeo, and Migos on its new edition of packaging
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June 27, 2016
Saratoga Chips Announces OrganicPop™, a New Organic Popcorn Range.
Saratoga Chips, America’s First Kettle Chip™, is excited to announce the launch of a new range of organic ready-to-eat popcorn.
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Potato and oat fields can be seen on the last day of planting on June 18 at Hemphill Farms in Presque Isle. The farm rotates fields between oats and potatoes. (Courtesy: Hemphill Farms / Bangor Daily News)
June 27, 2016
Potato planting in Maine complete after winter dealing with Dickeya
Maine potato farmers have wrapped up planting and are hoping for a good year.
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June 25, 2016
GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.
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