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December 01, 2014
Stop French Fry theft with the McDonald's Fry Defender app
Fry theft is prevalent across Canada, which is why McDonald’s Canada introduced today the Fry Defender, the world’s first French fry security system that helps stop fry theft.From the archive
December 01, 2014
The economic impact of the potato industry in Manitoba
The economic importance of the Manitoba Potato Industry comes to light in a study prepared by Informa Economics, The Economic Contributions of the Manitoba Potato Complex.From the archive
November 30, 2014
Potato Chip maker Barrel O Fun fined for waste water troubles
Barrel O'Fun, which produces potato chips and other snack foods has agreed to pay a $45,000 penalty for not effectively pre-treating wastewater from its production plant before sending it to the now improved city treatment facility.From the archive
November 28, 2014
Las papas peruanas, la nueva ‘pesadilla’ en los aeropuertos de Estados Unidos
En 2013 se realizaron 21 incautaciones de este producto a pasajeros peruanos. Ingreso de este tubérculo está prohibido.From the archive
November 27, 2014
Caracterización de 24 variedades de papas nativas con contenidos altos de zinc y hierro
Este fue uno de los resultados que presentó el proyecto IssAndes en el evento “Agricultura, Nutrición y Seguridad Alimentaria: Un Enfoque Diferente”, llevado a cabo el 26 de noviembre en la ciudad de Lima.From the archive
November 27, 2014
Consumo y mercado de papa en Latinoamérica
Cómo estos se desarrollan en Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, México y Perú [Audio y resúmenes].From the archive
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November 21, 2014
La eficiencia de los fosfitos para controlar enfermedades en campo depende del nivel de tolerancia de la variedad utilizada
Resumen de la ponencia que sobre el tema se presentó en el XXVI Congreso bienal de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) realizado recientemente en Bogotá (Colombia).From the archive
November 21, 2014
Pulsemaster introduces new generation PEF technology for potato processing
The innovative Dutch company Pulsemaster introduces a new generation PEF (pulsed electric field) technology that significantly improves potato processing.From the archive
November 20, 2014
Honduras: Más de US$ 3 millones aporta Taiwán para producción de papa
El proyecto tiene sede en el departamento de Intibucá, beneficiará a más de 300 productores de semilla y más de dos mil 500 pequeños y medianos productores en áreas comerciales.From the archive
November 18, 2014
Key Technology Introduces CIT® Hyperspectral Module for ADR5 to Detect & Remove Sugar Ends from Potato Strips
Key Technology introduces hyperspectral imaging on its popular ADR® 5 automatic defect removal system for potato strips to detect and remove sugar ends.From the archive
November 18, 2014
Will Simplot's Innate GMO Potato Take Off? McDonald's Has Spoken
If the Innate GMO potato is going to take off, depends on Simplot winning over three major factions, Farmers, big buyers such as McDonald's and the ConsumerFrom the archive
November 15, 2014
Destinan 1.8 millones de dólares para impulsar sector papero en Colombia
Con la intención de aumentar el consumo per cápita en el país, el Gobierno Nacional y la Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa (Fedepapa) realizaron una inversión de 4.050 millones de pesos.From the archive
November 13, 2014
Top Five Flavor Trends to Watch in 2015
Consumers have more varieties of flavors to choose from than ever before and the choices are expanding every day. What will be the top five flavor trends of 2015?From the archive
November 13, 2014
Situación actual del tizón tardío en Latinoamérica
Cómo la enfermedad afecta la producción de papa en Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, México, Perú y Uruguay [Audio y resúmenes].From the archive
November 12, 2014
Desarrollan en Cuba bioestimulante para el cultivo de la papa
El Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas (INCA) ha desarrollado un bioestimulante que favorece el rendimiento productivo por hectárea.From the archive
November 12, 2014
Snyder's-Lance Completes $10 Million Investment at Hyannis Cape Cod Plant
Snack manufacturer Snyder's-Lance is completing a $10 million investment to improve operations and build on its commitment to sustainability at its manufacturing facility in Hyannis, where the company makes Cape Cod Potato Chips.From the archive
November 12, 2014
PEI Potato Growers award tips on Sewing Needles in potatoes with up to 50k
The Prince Edward Island potato industry is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for recent tampering incidents involving sewing needles being embedded in fresh potatoes.From the archive
November 11, 2014
Potato Chips To Health Food: Inventure And The Future Of Snacktime
The world of snack foods is a Manichean struggle for the soul of your stomach. Do you reach for the tasty, high-calorie, additives-rich mozzarella sticks–or less processed, lower-calorie fruits and veggies?From the archive