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Ireland's favorite potato, The Albert Bartlett's Rooster Potato is coming to Canada, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2016
March 14, 2016
Ireland's favorite potato is coming to Canada - Albert Bartlett Rooster Potatoes
Ireland's favorite potato, Albert Bartlett's Rooster Potatoes are coming to Canada, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2016
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Canada
Bolivia reduce producción de papa por la sequía y la quinua
March 13, 2016
Bolivia reduce producción de papa por la sequía y la quinua
“Hemos hecho una evaluación y en el Gobierno sentimos que este año no habrá mucha papa por la sequía y la quinua”, informó ayer el presidente Evo Morales en el acto por el Día del Acullico en la ciudad de Cochabamba.
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Bolivia
La papa desapareció de los mercados cubanos
March 11, 2016
La papa desapareció de los mercados cubanos
La producción cayó en picada precisamente desde su punto más alto, y desde hace años cada vez la papa es más escurridiza y su precio más caliente.
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Cuba
Consumers can reduce their intake of acrylamide by frying french fries to a light golden colour and by toasting bread to the lightest colour acceptable.
March 11, 2016
FDA issues final guidance on acrylamide
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance to the food industry to help growers, manufacturers and food service operators take steps to reduce levels of acrylamide in certain foods.
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United States
Lamb Weston to add a production line for formed products to Boardman Potato Processing Plant
March 11, 2016
Lamb Weston to add line for formed products to Boardman Potato Processing Plant
Lamb Weston plans to expand operations at its facility in Boardman, Oregon. The $30 million investment will add additional processing capacity for making formed products such as hash brown patties and potato puffs.
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United States
Colombia tiene 2 millones de hectáreas potenciales para la papa
March 10, 2016
Colombia tiene 2 millones de hectáreas potenciales para la papa
Así lo dictaminó la Unidad de Planificación Rural Agropecuaria. La industria dice que quiere comprar materia prima nacional, pero que no fue llamada a la formulación de la política pública agrícola.
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Colombia
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A potato leaf showing late blight infection caused by Phytophthora infestans (Courtesy: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University)
March 10, 2016
Two Blades Foundation partners with Simplot and The Sainsbury Laboratory to advance potato disease resistance
The Two Blades Foundation (2Blades) announced a research partnership between 2Blades, The Sainsbury Laboratory, and J. R. Simplot Company to develop potato varieties with increased resistance to oomycete and bacterial diseases.
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United States
GOOD THiNS will be available in eight varieties at launch, including potato-original and potato - sweet potato
March 10, 2016
Mondelez International launches GOOD THiNS, a new Savory Snack Brand in the Cracker Aisle
A new snack is hitting shelves. Mondelēz International is responding to consumer demand for more wholesome savory snack options with its first new snack brand in over a decade: GOOD THiNS.
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United States
EPA Approves Federal Potato Registration for non-fumigant nematicide Velum® Prime
March 10, 2016
EPA Approves Federal Potato Registration for non-fumigant nematicide Velum® Prime
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted federal registration of the new, non-fumigant nematicide Velum® Prime offered by Bayer CropScience's for use on potatoes.
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United States
tna and its subsidiaries FOODesign and Florigo offer processing and packaging solutions for a wide range of snack products
March 09, 2016
Full Snack Food Line Demonstration at SNAXPO by tna
At SNAXPO, processing and packaging solutions provider, tna will demonstrate its complete solutions for the snack industry, using the all-new tna innovation station - a fully interactive experience.
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United States
Colombia: Cae la producción de papa en Boyacá por intensa sequía
March 07, 2016
Colombia: Cae la producción de papa en Boyacá por intensa sequía
En un 60% se ha disminuido la producción de papa en el departamento de Boyacá, debido al intenso verano. Los precios del tubérculo, se han disparado.
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Colombia
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed this high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
March 06, 2016
Gillenkirch installs high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed a high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Canada
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A potato tuber infected with Dickeya dianthicola, a bacteria that causes the rotting disease Blackleg, August 2015 (Courtesy: Steven Johnson). Blackleg symptoms include a blackened stem and wilting leaves. The bacteria Dickeya was a problem for growers in
March 06, 2016
Dickeya Species pester Maine Seed Potato Growers
A little-understood bacteria is bringing back the older potato disease Blackleg and is threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes
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United States
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair and Farmer Shawn Paget with his wife Natalie and their son Oliver (Courtesy: Hartfeld Images by Natalie)
March 06, 2016
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balances PNB responsibilities with Potato Farming
New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.
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Canada
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March 06, 2016
New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016
In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in Canada
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Canada
Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
March 05, 2016
Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
La Fundación PepsiCo Guatemala firmó un convenio con la Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de Programas Socioeconómicos (Fundap), para invertir $495 mil durante los próximos tres años y promover el crecimiento sustentable de familias dedicadas el cultivo de la papa en el departamento de Quetzaltenango.
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Guatemala
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
March 03, 2016
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
Los arqueólogos han descubierto cuatro momias dentro de unas cuevas y junto a ellas, los restos de un vegetal, probablemente papa de unos diez mil años de antigüedad.
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Canada
Participants in the 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute: Front row, left to right: Greg Campbell, Grafton, N.D.; Bryan Fischer, Kalkaska, Mich.; Troy Sorenson, Alliance, Neb.; Toby Price, Kennewick, Wash.; Jordan Driscoll, Pocatello, Idaho; Katie
March 01, 2016
Tomorrow's Leaders Trained at 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute
From February 17-24, Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) participants traveled from potato growing regions across the United States to attend eight days of industry training and professional development.
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United States

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