News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

Sequía y deficiente calidad de semilla encarece la papa en Chile
October 26, 2015
Sequía y deficiente calidad de semilla encarece la papa en Chile
Los bajos rendimientos del cultivo de la papa en el país se han venido acentuando por la disminución de la superficie destinada a semilla certificada y la falta de material parental. Esto ha ocasionado los precios altos de le semilla y la papa de consumo.
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Alsum Farms & Red Potatoes, Gold Fingerling and Fingerling Blend Potatoes with Olive Oil and Seasoning
October 23, 2015
Alsum Farms Microwave-Ready Potatoes with Olive oil & Seasoning finalist in PMA Impact Award (Packaging)
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. has been named a finalist in the PMA Impact Award Excellence in Packaging for their innovation with Fast & Fresh! 12 oz. Microwave-Ready Potatoes with Olive oil and Seasoning product line.
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The Little Potato Company is introducing its newest proprietary Creamer variety - chilean splash - at the Produce Marketing Association’s “Fresh Summit Convention and Expo” in Altanta, GA this week
October 22, 2015
Chilean Splash, a limited release specialty potato from the Little Potato Company
The Little Potato Company is introducing its newest proprietary Creamer variety - chilean splash - at the Produce Marketing Association’s “Fresh Summit Convention and Expo” in Altanta, GA this week
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The potato variety "Midnight Moon", one of the 6 varieties that will be introduced this fall by RPE
October 18, 2015
RPE to Launch New Potato Varieties This Fall
RPE Inc., has announced the addition of six new varieties of potatoes being released this fall.
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Innovación para mejorar la agricultura y la nutrición (Video)
October 17, 2015
Innovación para mejorar la agricultura y la nutrición (Video)
Este video ilustra la experiencia de IssAndes, un proyecto de desarrollo del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP), que promovió la innovación para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en las tierras altas andinas.
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Ecuador produce nuevas variedades de papa de calidad y alto rendimiento
October 14, 2015
Ecuador produce nuevas variedades de papa de calidad y alto rendimiento
El director ejecutivo del INIAP señaló que se seguirá apoyando al agricultor ecuatoriano con nuevas tecnologías, “para contribuir al desarrollo territorial, incrementar la productividad y reducir la pobreza”, apuntó.
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Who will be the next "Potato Man of the Year" (or woman we assume)
October 13, 2015
Nominations Open for Potato Industry Awards
Don’t miss out on the chance to recognize and honor a well-deserving member of the potato grower community by nominating them for 'Potato Man of the Year' or 'Potato Man for All Seasons'.
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7 situaciones que usted debe evitar cuando fomente innovaciones en beneficio de poblaciones rurales
October 13, 2015
7 situaciones que usted debe evitar cuando fomente innovaciones en beneficio de poblaciones rurales
Un documento para tomadores de decisiones públicos y privados del sector agropecuario.
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Experto peruano: la papa crece a demasiada altura por cambio climático
October 09, 2015
Experto peruano: la papa crece a demasiada altura por cambio climático
La papa ha llegado a crecer en el Perú a una altura récord de 4,500 metros debido al cambio climático, afirma en conferencia de la FAO el investigador peruano Alejandro Argumedo.
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Argentina: Tecnoplant desarrolla cultivares de papa resistentes al virus PVY
October 02, 2015
Argentina: Tecnoplant desarrolla cultivares de papa resistentes al virus PVY
Tecnoplant, la división de agrobiotecnología del Grupo Sidus, ha desarrollado cultivares de papa resistentes al ataque de virus que, en la Argentina, pueden provocar mermas de hasta un 70 por ciento en la producción.
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James Hoff (second from left) and Bob Hoff with their wives, Darla and Jane (Courtesy of the Hoff family)
September 30, 2015
Idaho Potato Commission Appoints James Hoff as new Commissioner
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the recent appointment of James Hoff as a new Commissioner who will serve a three-year term. James Hoff of Hoff Farms in Idaho Falls will be formally sworn in at the IPC’s October meeting.
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Científico chileno explica cómo serán las papas del futuro
September 29, 2015
Científico chileno explica cómo serán las papas del futuro
El cambio climático y el aumento de la población mundial prevén una progresiva escasez de alimentos dentro de las próximas décadas. Frente a este escenario, el experto en mejoramiento genético Julio Klazich asegura que las papas del futuro tendrán una mejor calidad nutricional, formas y colores más atractivos, tolerarán mejor la sequía y las enfermedades, y serán menos dependientes de los agroquímicos.
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El CIP siembra 110 variedades de papas nativas en Perú
September 25, 2015
El CIP siembra 110 variedades de papas nativas en Perú
El Centro de Investigación de la Papa (CIP), está sembrando 110 variedades de papas nativas de Áncash, que regresan a las tierras de donde son oriundas y que muchas de estas ya se producen en otros departamentos del Perú.
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Potato Field on Prince Edward Island near the coast.
September 24, 2015
Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe
The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.
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Alaska State Agronomist Rob Carter: “With a season like this, you can have record yields or record losses.
Several farms that didn’t have irrigation lost their potato yields, but farms that were able to water their crops did extremely well.”
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September 24, 2015
Warm summer in Alaska results in good potato yields for farms with irrigation
Alaskan potato farms with irrigation had a good year, but farms that didn't have irrigation lost much of their potato yield.
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Earthfresh Foods Celebratoes
September 22, 2015
Earthfresh innovates potato retail sector with Celebratoes
Last year, Canadian potato packer EarthFresh launched Celebratoes, fresh baby potatoes along with a seasoning pack and are now available in a recyclable three-in-one cooking tray. They are ready to oven roast, BBQ or microwave.
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Chef Michael Bonacini from ‘MasterChef Canada’ shares delicious (little) potato recipes perfect for amping up your weekday dinners.
September 21, 2015
The Little Potato Company is calling All Little Chefs
Canada's potato company famous for its small potatoes - the Little Potato Company - has partnered with CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and Masterchef Canada's Michael Bonacini to create The Little Chef Casting call, an opportunity for young cooks to have a chance to appear on TV and win a culinary trip of a lifetime
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Siembra de papa en Colombia disminuiría en un 40% por heladas
September 19, 2015
Siembra de papa en Colombia disminuiría en un 40% por heladas
Para el mes de septiembre, históricamente eran muy bajas las probabilidades de heladas en Cundinamarca y Boyacá, pero en la última semana estos eventos han amenazado las plantaciones.
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