News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

Un reciente estudio de Embrapa revela la distribución de la producción de papa en Brasil. Unos pocos establecimientos concentran la mayor parte.

La escasez agrícola y el alza de costos logísticos disparan el precio de la papa, impactando directamente la economía familiar mexicana

Global seed potato trade is entering a new biosecurity era as countries tighten phytosanitary rules, expand digital ePhyto certification, and strengthen disease testing, making certified, traceable seed essential for global market access.

McCain Foods launches a Ceres AI-supported grower pilot program to improve field visibility and decision-making. The AI solution helps potato growers optimize scouting, coordination, and in-season crop management.

Se trata de un evento esponsorizado por las principales marcas del rubro y la participación de los principales actores del sector en la capital nacional de la papa.

Agristo has officially broken ground on its new potato processing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The project is expected to create 300–350 jobs, process 275,000 tons of potatoes annually, and begin production in fall 2029.

La XIV Fiesta y Feria de la Papa Andina se celebrará el 12 de julio en El Alfarcito, Salta. Más de 30 productores ofrecerán papas andinas, alimentos y artesanías regionales, junto con música en vivo y actividades culturales.

SAI Platform launched its Regenerating Together Programme during the 2026 Annual Event, bringing together industry partners to advance regenerative agriculture through practical implementation, collaboration and resilient production systems.

Agristo has joined the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) as a Processor Member, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable potato production. The move supports industry collaboration as Agristo expands its first U.S. processing facility.

Global demand for frozen French fries grow steadily in 2026 driven by QSR expansion, retail frozen food sales and convenience trends. Rising consumption supports processing potato demand despite supply volatility, higher costs and climate risks.

La Asociación Brasileña de Papas Frescas (Abbin) organizará Conexão Batata Brasileira 2026 en Campinas los días 20 y 21 de noviembre. El evento reunirá a la cadena de la papa con una feria comercial, foros técnicos y actividades de networking.

El MIDA señaló que los rendimientos y la participación de los productores son fundamentales para el éxito. En los últimos cinco años, esta participación aumentó un 70%, lo que equivale a 130 productores con una tasa acumulada del 11.3%.

The first week of July in Brazil was marked by the 2026/2027 Crop Plan, the start of the winter potato harvest, advances in biotechnology, new sanitary regulations, and weather changes affecting the potato sector.

Picketa Systems, a Canadian agtech startup, raised an oversubscribed USD 2.1M round led by Tall Grass Ventures to expand its real-time crop nutrient platform (LENS) across North America, helping farmers optimize fertilizer use amid rising prices.

Frente a poderosas objeciones de parte de los sectores industriales y productores de materias primas, la propuesta regulatoria que supone costos agregados avanza en el senado brasileño.

Artificial intelligence is expected to play an increasingly important role on Canadian farms as the federal government launches a new national strategy aimed at accelerating AI adoption across key sectors, including agriculture.

Kettle Brand’s Tater Tracker™ lets consumers trace potatoes to the farm where they were grown. By entering a code on the bag, users can meet the farmers and explore regenerative practices, including cover crops and pollinator habitats in action.

Ohalo and Allied Potato form a strategic partnership to advance Boosted potato breeding, combining Ohalo Boosted Breeding platform with Allied Potato expertise to develop higher-yield disease-resistant potatoes and explore potato seed systems.