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January 28, 2011
Perú: Japón quiere importar almidon de papa
El almidón de papa de marca ADP, causó interés por su calidad en la gastronomía y en la industria de alimentos. En el mercado japonés el consumo de almidón para uso domestico en la alimentación es alrededor de 100,000 toneladas al año. El Sr.Toshihito...From the archive
January 28, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission releases 2011 shippers and processors directory
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has released its 2011 Shippers &Processors Directory. The directory provides updated contact information for all licensed Idaho shippers, exporters and suppliers;brand listings and shed numbers are also included. ...From the archive
January 27, 2011
Consumers have lost their appetites when it comes to restaurant spending
Dining out can be an indulgent treat, a convenient way to feed the family when you’re too busy to cook at home, or a way of celebrating a special occasion.From the archive
January 27, 2011
New Potato Cultivars introduced at Washington Oregon potato Conference
About 75 growers at the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference learned more about new potato clones and cultivars Tuesday afternoon from researchers based in both states.From the archive
January 27, 2011
McDonald's No Match for KFC in China as Colonel Rules Fast Food
On the edge of Tiananmen Square, just across the street from Mao Zedong's tomb, He Yingying munches on a piece of chicken and gazes at the benign-looking figure beaming down at her.From the archive
January 27, 2011
Washington-Oregon Potato Conference in Kennewick (video)
he Washington-Oregon Potato Conference is in Kennewick again this year, and organizers say it's bigger than ever.From the archive
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January 27, 2011
New Euro-Potato report published
The Potato Council has published another issue of its monthly Euro-potato report. Northwest European potato markets firmed during the end of 2010 and prices have continued to rise in early 2011From the archive
January 26, 2011
Investigadores muestran a los agricultores de Kenia los beneficios de la papa sobre el maíz
El maíz es la comida favorita en Kenia. A sus habitantes les encanta. Sin embargo, los investigadores están buscando la forma de cambiar ese hábito. Por eso el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) y el Instituto de Investigación Agrícola de Kenia (KAR...From the archive
January 26, 2011
Latvian potatoes bought up by Russians;vegetable prices increasing
In January 2011, the prices of vegetables in Latvia increased rapidly, and due to the activity of Russian buyers the supply of local potatoes is dwindling, experts inform the business information portal Nozare.lv.From the archive
January 26, 2011
A Good Show had by All at LAMMA '11
LAMMA got off to a flying start on its first day last Wednesday 19th January, as farmers from around the country travelled to Newark Showground to view the latest innovations in farm and agricultural machinery. From the archive
January 26, 2011
Bosch back on clear course for growth
The Bosch Group has returned to its growth course, and has already regained the level of sales seen in 2007, before the crisis. From the archive
January 26, 2011
UK's Safe Haven scheme protects potato supply chain
The future sustainability of the potato supply chain is at risk from increasing threats from new organisms that can potentially devastate a crop.From the archive
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January 26, 2011
Researchers CIP and KARI Seek to Show Kenyan Farmers Benefits of Potatoes Over Maize
Victor Otazu, a aeroponic specialist with the International Potato Center, tends to some aeroponic potato plants in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyans love to eat maize. It's the country's favorite food. But researchers at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institu...From the archive
January 26, 2011
Niche potato varieties profitable for Australian farmer
Niche varieties and customer service are the keys to making a profit.From the archive
January 26, 2011
Wendy's/Arby's profit beats expectations as Arby's improves
Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc reported a surprise quarterly profit on Wednesday, citing progress in the turnaround of its struggling Arby's chain and the success of new products like french fries with sea salt.From the archive
January 25, 2011
Papicultores nariñenses (Colombia) estrenarán una planta de procesamiento de papa con fines industriales a gran escala
Los papicultores de Nariño, que orgullosos estrenarán este primero de marzo su planta de procesamiento de papa con fines industriales a gran escala, son los propietarios de una empresa comunitaria que surgida desde sus parcelas se convierte en la mejor...From the archive
January 25, 2011
UK savoury snacks category recession proof
The UK market for savoury snacks, nuts and crisps has proved to be recession proof, according to the latest data from Nielsen.From the archive
January 25, 2011
Early potato planting under way in Cornwall, UK
Planting of early potatoes is under way in Cornwall, although rain is likely to have halted further progress this week, says the Potato Council.From the archive