Potato News from the Americas

The makers of Kettle brand chips persuaded a federal judge to dismiss claims that its 'reduced fat sea salt chips' were falsely advertised, though the judge gave the plaintiff leave to amend his complaint.

Cómo funciona esta red fue uno de los temas del seminario de Agrometeorología que se realizó en el INIA-Quilamapu para promocionar instrumentos tecnológicos entre los agricultores de la región.

McDonald's restaurants throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region were selected as a test market for Shakin' Flavor Fries, starting August 4.

Durante ese día los productores tendrán acceso a información técnica que normalmente se comparte en ferias nacionales, cuatro de las cuáles ya se han realizado, estando programada la próxima para el año 2015.

The J.R. Simplot Co. expects USDA approval for its genetically modified Innate potatoes within the next two months. Simplot Plant Sciences Director of Commercialization Kerwin Bradley outlined the strategy for marketing the potatoes at the Potato Association of America meeting in Spokane.

Las autoridades de las alcaldías de Opatoro y Cabañas iniciaron gestiones para solicitar la administración del Centro Nacional de Producción de Semilla de Papa. Con esa medida pretenden aumentar la producción de tubérculos y acceso a capacitación de jóvenes y productores de la zona.

The hot weather that has struck Prince Edward Island this summer is making farmers nervous as harvest season draws nearer.

Revenue from its Frito-Lay division increased 2 percent in North America, according to an earnings report released Wednesday, while beverage sales in the region remained flat.

Concerns over the quality of the waste water from a potato wash facility has resulted in the P.E.I. Department of Environment shutting down the operation.

The World Food Championships announced today that the United States Potato Board (USPB) has officially signed on as a partner for the 2014 competition, which will be held in Downtown Las Vegas, November 12-18.

Key Technology introduces a rotary polish as the new standard finish on its vibratory and horizontal motion conveyor beds, providing a smoother stainless steel surface that resists bacterial attachment and biofilm formation.

The - french fries only - QSR chain French Fry Heaven opens two new locations in Colorado.

Officials with the Maine Potato Board said Monday that weeks of heat and sunshine in July have done wonders for this year’s potato growing season.

David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. announced today the appointment of Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President: SunRISE Potato Ltd, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee

Did you know one medium potato provides 6% of the recommended daily value of iron?

A decline in overall potato consumption has Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeders working on “designer” potatoes that meet the time constraints and unique tastes of a younger generation.

The National Confederation of Potato Producers (CONPAPA) said in a statement that the judge José Francisco Pérez Mier had decided to definitively suspend the imports of potatoes, which were affecting Mexican crops and land.

Late blight, a fungal-like pathogen that affects potato and tomato crops, has been confirmed on Long Island for the sixth consecutive year.