Potato News

Con el objetivo de entregar soluciones a los productores de papa en el país y como respuesta a la emergencia fitosanitaria por la presencia del virus del amarillamiento de venas de la papa, analistas del ICA recibieron entrenamiento para la implementación de técnicas para la detección temprana del virus y así aplicar las medidas preventivas en los cultivos del tubérculo.

PepsiCo, Inc. and Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) the company's beverage bottling partner in the Philippines, have announced an agreement for PCPPI to also manufacture one of PepsiCo' s world-famous snacks brands locally in the Philippines.

Wada Farms is currently planting next year’s crop. While potatoes from last season are still plentiful in the market and there is no issue with supply, large-sized Russet potatoes will be short in Idaho until new crop comes on.

Loblaw Companies Limited and Strang's Produce Inc. are voluntarily recalling certain Farmer's Market and Strang's Produce brands of Russet Potatoes from the marketplace due to possible food tampering with nails and needles.

South Australian potato growers will have the opportunity to be updated on the latest research and development (R&D) including managing soil pathogens, pests and diseases at a special workshop to be held by AUSVEG in Murray Bridge next week.

Prince Edward Island RCMP Major Crime Unit responded to a potential food tampering incident on May 18, 2015, following a complaint that a metal object was found in a potato.

With the theme “What’s Your Health Worth?”, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 10th anniversary Food and Health Survey is offering a wealth of new insights into Americans’ health and nutrition, including perceptions of their own health.

During the upcoming World Potato Congress in China, Mr. Percy Wachata Misika, a UN-FAO official, will address global food and agricultural issues in one of the keynote speeches

Former McCain Foods Plant in Penola (Australia) gets a new life as dairy processing facility

Belgian Potato Supplier Pomuni offers purple potatoes for years, but they are still unfamiliar to many. Pomuni brings purple potatoes in two flavours: Bergerac and Vitelotte.

AHDB Potatoes launched its first ever ‘Next Generation’ programme, a series of 9 business and technical days that - for a selected few - will provide exposure to the whole supply chain.

The Haith Rotatip box tipper has proved to be a firm favorite with vegetable packers, since its introduction into the global tippler market in 2008.

The UK’s ridged crisp, McCoy’s, is unveiling a modern new look across its entire range this summer.

Saratoga Chips, America's First Kettle Chip, has announced their product line now includes two flavors of sweet potato chips.

Potato Producers Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick all have reached a deal with the French Fry manufacturers.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has joined forces with McCain Foods Canada and the province’s potato growers in a major project to improve potato yields in New Brunswick by improving soil health.

América Latina dio importantes pasos en la lucha contra el hambre, sin embargo, aún hay 37 millones de personas que padecen hambre en la región. Así de contundente es Luis Lobo, Coordinador de la Iniciativa 'América Latina sin Hambre' de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).

Con el propósito de generar una caracterización del cultivo de papa en el país, Fedepapa y Upr se unen para determinar las zonas de los departamentos que sean óptimas para el cultivo del tubérculo.