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Perú: PepsiCo invertirá en almacenes de papa
June 04, 2018
Perú: PepsiCo invertirá en almacenes de papa
La compañía proyecta instalar bodegas refrigeradas del tubérculo en Huánuco y Huancayo. El país produce 4,6 millones de toneladas de papa al año.
James Woodhall and his team placed 14 spore samplers in potato fields across the Snake River Valley in Idaho.
May 31, 2018
Spore Sampling may alert Idaho Potato Growers faster of Late Blight threat
Potato growers in Idaho will now have the opportunity to learn about the presence of damaging fungal pathogens much earlier, thanks to the efforts of research staff at the University of Idaho. The research team, led by James Woodhall, has placed 14 spore samplers in potato fields across the Snake River Valley.
Guatemala's potato production has seen great progress in recent years, in part as a result of increased import of high quality seed potatoes.
May 31, 2018
Guatemala Lifts US State Origin Restrictions for Potato Imports
Fresh and seed potatoes from all US states are now permitted entry into Guatemala, a welcome expansion of market access from only one state (Idaho) four years ago.
Potato packer Nedato has appointed Carel van Buchem as Managing Director. Previously Carel worked at various companies including Van Dijk Delft, Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Nedalco and Cargill.
May 31, 2018
Nedato appoints Carel van Buchem as Managing Director
Potato packer Nedato has appointed Carel van Buchem as Managing Director effective May 28, 2018
KWS has offered to buy Bayer’s Dutch vegetable seed company Nunhems.
May 31, 2018
KWS renews offer for Bayer AG vegetable seed business
KWS has offered to buy Bayer’s Dutch vegetable seed company Nunhems.
Packaging and Processing Equipment Manufacturer tna has introduced the tna intelli-sys iPS 3, a high-performance data collection and reporting tool to provide manufacturers with insight into all their production processes.
May 31, 2018
tna launches new intelligent equipment and plant performance management tool
Packaging and Processing Equipment Manufacturer tna has introduced the tna intelli-sys iPS 3, a high-performance data collection and reporting tool to provide manufacturers with insight into all their production processes.
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Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio
May 30, 2018
Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio
Son microtubérculos que serán utilizados como semillas para la siembra de papa. De esta forma, se reduce la inversión del productor y le permite utilizarlos en cualquier época del año.
Perú: Papa “Kawsay” ingresó comercialmente al mercado
May 30, 2018
Perú: Papa “Kawsay” ingresó comercialmente al mercado
La nueva variedad de papa entraría en una categoría de súper alimento porque tiene índices superiores de hierro y zinc en comparación con las otras variedades comerciales modernas.
Industry veteran Ross Johnson was appointed as the new Idaho Potato Commission International Marketing Director.
May 30, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission appoints Ross Johnson as international marketing director
Industry veteran Ross Johnson was appointed as the new Idaho Potato Commission International Marketing Director.
UMaine develops a new potato variety for gourmet, specialty markets: Pinto Gold (Courtesy: Umaine / Gregory Porter)
May 30, 2018
Pinto Gold: a new Gourmet Potato Variety released by UMaine
The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.
The San Luis Valley area in Colorado is a major growing area for fresh potatoes
May 30, 2018
Packaging Specialist Volm acquires Atech, located in Colorado potato area
Volm Companies, a key supplier of packaging and packaging equipment for fresh potatoes in North America, has acquired the business of Atech, Incorporated in Monte Vista Colorado.
El origen del locro, comida patria argentina
May 26, 2018
El origen del locro, comida patria argentina
Cristina Pérez, periodista, escritora y comunicadora, entrevista a Alejandro Maglione, considerado el mejor periodista enogastronómico de Argentina.
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Un sistema de alerta evitará sobreproducción de cultivos
May 24, 2018
Un sistema de alerta evitará sobreproducción de cultivos
Usando una encuesta, el Ministerio de Agricultura del Perú identificará los cultivos a los que los productores están destinando sus esfuerzos. Así podrá advertir si están tomando malas decisiones de siembra que produzcan posteriormente una sobreoferta.
El sub-sector de las papas es uno de los más importantes dentro del renglón económico de la agricultura en el país.
May 23, 2018
Congreso mundial acepta estudio sobre fertilizantes en papa criolla
Investigadores de la universidad colombiana Jorge Tadeo Lozano analizaron el comportamiento de las emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero (GEI), comparando el fertilizante tradicional con uno recubierto con un bio-polimeto.
Agrico sees sales grow in tons of seed potatoes
May 21, 2018
Agrico sees volume growth in sales of seed potatoes
Last month, potato cooperative Agrico announced to its members an average indication price for seed potatoes of € 26.00 per 100 kg in 2017. The price is for all sizes and classes and is higher than at the beginning of the season was expected.
Free-from foods: a global trend and its headache for food manufacturers
May 21, 2018
Free-from foods: a global trend and its headache for food manufacturers
More and more consumers demand 'free-from' foods. The trend has been steadily rising over the past decade, following a global call for more natural ingredients.
Las papas son un éxito agrícola en Kenia
May 18, 2018
Las papas son un éxito agrícola en Kenia
Los agricultores de las regiones productoras de papa en Kenia están aprendiendo a cosechar éxitos gracias a un programa financiado por USAID: Desarrollo Acelerado de la Cadena de Valor para Alimentar el Futuro (AVCD por sus siglas en inglés).
Investigan diferentes tecnologías para producir cubos de papa
May 18, 2018
Investigan diferentes tecnologías para producir cubos de papa
El procesamiento mínimo de la papa es una oportunidad para agregarle valor al tubérculo. Pero uno de los mayores problemas es su oscurecimiento. El INTA de Argentina viene estudiando varias alternativas para tratar la papa en cubos.

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