Potato News from the Americas

December 16, 2023

United Nations Proclaims May 30 as International Potato Day

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomed the move, saying it will raise awareness about potato’s role in ensuring foot security for billions.
December 11, 2023

World Potato Congress Inc. - Announcing the Resolution on the International Day of Potato by the United Nations

The World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that the resolution on the International Day of the Potato has been adopted by consensus of the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.
Brasil: aumento de precios debido a las lluvias y problemas en la cosecha
December 11, 2023

Brasil: aumento de precios debido a las lluvias y problemas en la cosecha

En Brasil los precios aumentan debido a la temporada de lluvias.
Grillo's® Pickles Partners With Boulder Canyon to Launch Classic Dill Pickle Kettle Style Potato Chips
December 10, 2023

Boulder canyon and Grillo’s pickles team up to launch a limited time only Classic Dill Pickle Kettle Style Potato Chip

Boulder Canyon and Grillo's Pickles have teamed up to launch a limited-time Classic Dill Pickle Flavored Kettle Style Potato Chip. This collaboration offers a crunchy and flavorful snack, combining the all-natural freshness of Grillo's Pickles with Boulder Canyon's better-for-you potato chips.
Senior Research Analyst at International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
December 10, 2023

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar in English & Spanish on potato losses on December 12

World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Opening the Black Box of Losses in the Potato Value Chain" presented by Luciana Delgado on December 12
Chile: bajan los precios de la papa tras temporada históricamente alta
December 06, 2023

Chile: bajan los precios de la papa tras temporada históricamente alta

En Chile se destaca la baja en el precio de la papa y se insta a la población a elegir frutas y verduras de estación.
Marcos Rogério Boschini es Ingeniero Agrónomo. Trabajó en la Cooperativa Agrícola de Cotia de 1988 a 1993, y en agosto de 1993 fundó la ADF - lavoura e pecuária, donde trabaja con producción y comercio de papa, cebolla, ajo y cereales.
December 06, 2023

Brasil: una mirada a los desafíos de la producción de papa en los últimos años

Marcos Rogério Boschini, veterano de la producción de papa en Brasil, cuenta su historia y las turbulencias competitivas del mercado brasileño de los últimos años.
Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios
December 04, 2023

Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios

En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a las grandes lluvias y altas temperaturas.
Patatas crudas después de sacarlas de los campos cultivados.
December 04, 2023

Argentina: comienza la cosecha de papa en la provincia de Buenos Aires

Comienza la cosecha de papa en la zona central de la provincia de Buenos Aires.
Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida
December 03, 2023

Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida

Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) detiene en Chile la comercialización ilegal de papa.
Avanza siembra de papa en la zona norte
December 03, 2023

México: la región de Sinaloa cierra una fuerte temporada de siembra

En la zona norte de México la siembra de papa esta por concluir.
Reyco Systems manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington
December 02, 2023

Reyco Systems Expands its Presence with a New Facility in Columbia Basin, Washington

Reyco Systems and Idaho Steel, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington.
Wireworms overwinter just below the frost line, at least three feet underground.
December 02, 2023

Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population

Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
Newtec Weighing Machine 4015XB2
November 30, 2023

Newtec to Exhibit Brand New Weighing Machine at Potato Expo 2024

Newtec has announced its presence at the Potato Expo 2024, scheduled from January 10 to 11 in Austin Convention Center.
PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Deserving Individuals at Awards Banquet
November 30, 2023

PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Ray Keenan, others at Awards Banquet

The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held in Charlottetown and four very deserving members of the industry were recognized at the event.
McCain Foods Continues to Drive Innovation in Agriculture with Launch of Presia Ag Insights
November 30, 2023

McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices

McCain Foods has announced the launch of Presia Ag Insights ("Presia").
Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as potatoes, sawdust, and UV light. Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as
November 30, 2023

Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels

Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
Rob Sears hopes his bioengineered potato radiation sensors will open the door to future innovations in organic technology. Image courtesy UTIA.
November 29, 2023

UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation

PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.

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