Potato News from the Americas

Los precios de la papa se disparan en Colombia debido a condiciones climáticas y problemas con el transporte carretero.

Buffalo Wings have had their moment in the spotlight, so to show that being the best isn't all it's cracked up to be, Cheetos is proud to step in and claim the title of the second-best Buffalo thing.

A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.

Researchers of the Pennsylvania State University identified potential threats to the local potato crop by collecting potato stems or tubers that exhibited symptoms of black leg or soft rot from 26 potato fields. They were able to isolate, culture and identify 456 samples of bacteria infecting potatoes.

In a dazzling display of innovation and collaboration, the Potato Expo 2024 concluded on Jan 11th, leaving 2320 attendees and 216 exhibitors with an announcement of Potato Expo 2025, Las Vegas.

The DOWNS CropVision®, a new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes, is now available in the United States Market via MAT-Harvesting.

The progress McCain Foods is making towards its sustainability commitments was announced with the release of the company's annual Global Sustainability Report, which includes results from the past Fiscal Year.

HZPC América Latina celebrará un día de campo el próximo 1ero de Febrero en la localidad de Balcarce, Argentina.

SNAC International announce the third SNAC Tank Pitch Competition: in a 'Shark Tank' like competition, innovative start-up snack brands have the opportunity to compete for a USD 10,000 prize. With featuring guest judge Daymond John!

Last week in Brazil, potato prices reached a high point.

Entrevista al presidente de la Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa: "Consumir papa pero que se colombiana".

La producción de papa crece en Paraguay ofreciendo buena rentabilidad e incentivos para el cultivo nacional.

Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) use innovative technology to study the lifecycle of potatoes (including development, production, and postharvest storage)

Productores del norte de México son optimistas de cara al 2024. La cosecha en el estado de Sinaloa acaba de comenzar.

Perú es el principal productor de papa de America Latina con más de 6 millones de toneladas anuales de producción.

México fue el principal importador de papa consumo desde Estados Unidos durante el 2023.

Advances, including Texas french fry variety and nutrition qualities, to be discussed at National Potato Expo in Austin.

Scott Automation will showcase their palletising solutions at Potato Expo 2024 in Austin, Texas - USA on January 10 - 11.