Potato News from the Americas

ALDI produce section in one of the grocery chain's United States stores
June 14, 2017
Grocery Chain ALDI ramps up its United States expansion. Goal: 2500 stores by end of 2022
Grocery chain ALDI announced a $3.4 billion capital investment to expand to 2,500 stores in the United States by the end of 2022, in addition to its 1.6 billion program to remodel 1,300 stores by 2020.
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El Chuño "es el invento más antiguo del hombre andino", según Santiago Salas.
June 13, 2017
Chuño, el secreto milenario de los Andes para lograr que una papa dure 20 años
Hace miles de años que los habitantes de los Andes vienen "domesticando" naturalmente una papa amarga que de otra manera no sería comestible y que se conserva durante décadas.
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Typical Bulk Potato Storage for processing in the Pacific North West (Courtesy: Pleasant Valley Potato)
June 13, 2017
Lamb Weston is adding potato storage capacity in Pasco, Washington
Lamb Weston has started the construction of additional potato storage facilities in Pasco, Washington, representing an investment of USD 3.4 million
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Snikiddy, a line of tasty snacks made from simple, wholesome, real-food ingredients, is revamping its beloved line of Baked Fries to now include 70 percent organic ingredients. Just not the potato (flakes)...
June 13, 2017
Snikiddy Relaunches Baked Fries Snack. With Organic Corn and Sunflower, but no Organic Potato...
Snikiddy, a line of tasty snacks made from simple, wholesome, real-food ingredients, is revamping its beloved line of Baked Fries to now include 70 percent organic ingredients.
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The bacterial pathogen Dickeya dianthicola causes a disease called blackleg where potato stems decay. The disease can kill growing plants within a few days.
June 12, 2017
Colorado State University to study the spread of pathogens in US potato crops
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner this week announced that Colorado State University will receive $264,600 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the spread of pathogens in U.S potato crops.
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Gabriel Oggero
June 11, 2017
Al rescate de la papa andina argentina (Entrevista)
El chef Gabriel Oggero explora la Puna jujeña en busca de distintas variedades del tubérculo. De la tierra al plato, respeto por las tradiciones e inspiración para crear nuevas texturas y sabores
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Lamb Weston introduced Grown In Idaho, a new brand of frozen fries and potato products cut with skin-on from 100 percent real Idaho potatoes.
June 11, 2017
Lamb Weston launches 'Grown in Idaho' branded frozen fries and potato products
Lamb Weston introduced Grown In Idaho, a new brand of frozen fries and potato products cut with skin-on from 100 percent real Idaho potatoes.
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Blue Roof Vodka is unique because they don’t use (dehydrated) potato flakes, instead choosing to cook the potatoes whole and they don’t add malted barley so the vodka can be called gluten-free at the end process (Courtesy: Global News)
June 11, 2017
New Brunswick potato farmer produces its first batch of Blue Roof vodka
The Strang family of potato farmers in New Brunswick, Canada are getting into the liquor business by making vodka from potatoes. The first batch of Blue Roof vodka will be available in the farm’s storefront this week and in NB liquor stores sometime in the next week.
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Crean comité de seguimiento de la producción de papa semilla (Buenos Aires)
June 06, 2017
Crean comité de seguimiento de la producción de papa semilla (Buenos Aires)
En la sede del Ministerio de Agroindustria de la provincia de Buenos Aires, en La Plata, se llevó adelante una nueva reunión de la Mesa Provincial de la Papa en la que quedó constituido el Comité de Seguimiento de la Producción de la Papa Semilla, en la zona diferenciada.
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Perú: Anuncian encuentro de guardianes de la papa nativa
June 05, 2017
Perú: Anuncian encuentro de guardianes de la papa nativa
Agricultores guardianes de la papa nativa de cinco regiones del país se reunirán el jueves 8 y viernes 9 en el distrito de Laraos, provincia de Yauyos, región Lima. El objetivo del encuentro es el de fomentar el diálogo y consolidar las alianzas para la conservación de la diversidad de este tubérculo.
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Inauguran en Bolivia el programa de producción nacional de la papa
June 03, 2017
Inauguran en Bolivia el programa de producción nacional de la papa
El presidente Evo Morales, inauguró hoy en el municipio de Fernández Alonso, del departamentio de Santa Cruz, el programa nacional de siembra de papa de invierno y tempranera con una inversión de 125.6 millones de bolivianos.
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Cómo clasifican a la papa nativa en Perú (Infografía)
May 30, 2017
Cómo clasifican a la papa nativa en Perú (Infografía)
Cada 30 de mayo, el Perú celebra el Día Nacional de la Papa. El objetivo de la celebración es revalorar la papa como expresión de la cultura andina milenaria y muestra de la agro-biodiversidad. Así mismo busca promover su consumo, destacando su valor nutricional y versatilidad en la gastronomía.
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May 29, 2017
Productores venezolanos proponen plan para reimpulsar el cultivo de la papa
Un Plan de Reimpulso Productivo para estimular el cultivo de la papa en el ciclo norte-verano 2017, propuso la Federación Nacional de Productores de Papas y Hortalizas de Venezuela al Ministerio de Agricultura y Tierra.
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May 24, 2017
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