News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

Potatoes on hand
October 22, 2025
Argentina: líder del sector informa sobre el difícil coyuntura
No ha sido un año bueno para los productores de papa a nivel mundial, y en Argentina no fue la excepción. Gran producción y bajos precios suponen perdidas millonarias.
Bolivia 2025: 1,6 millones de toneladas de papa (+15%), área sembrada +18% e importaciones −99%; 2.423 variedades.
October 22, 2025
Bolivia: producción nacional aumenta 15% y la importación es nula
Bolivia consigue un aumento considerable en su producción de papa a nivel nacional. La nación andina es prácticamente autosustentable en términos productivos.
Susie Thompson, NDSU associate professor of potato breeding, developed the new yellow potato ND1241-1Y about 10 years ago, which may be commercially available soon.
October 19, 2025
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Unveils ND1241-1Y: New Yellow Potato Variety with Rich Flavor and Perfect for Chips
NDSU’s new yellow potato variety, ND1241-1Y, bred by Susie Thompson in the Red River Valley, offers uniform, round tubers with rich color and flavor. It chips well from field or storage and suits the region’s short season. Commercial release may come soon.
Monumental cost savings by reducing our workforce by 50%.
October 15, 2025
Explore how Pioneer Potatoes cut labor by 50% and boosted throughput to 16 tons/hour.
As a sixth-generation family farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley, Pioneer Potatoes may be smaller in acreage than many neighbors, but their focus has always been on delivering premium A-size potatoes to top supermarkets and restaurants.
Lay’s — The World’s #1 Potato Chip Brand, Revamped to Celebrate Its Heritage and Inspire the Next 100 Years
October 13, 2025
Lay’s Potato Chips get a New Look and Recipe to Celebrate 100 Years of Real Potatoes, Real Flavor and Real Joy
Lay’s unveils its biggest redesign in nearly 100 years, celebrating its farm-to-chip heritage. With real, farm-grown potatoes, new natural recipes, and refreshed packaging, Lay’s commits to no artificial flavors or colors in the U.S. by 2025.
World Potato Congress
October 13, 2025
World Potato Congress Webinar - Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab - Oct 20, 2025
World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) will host a webinar, 'Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab,' October 20, 2025. The speaker is Amanda Gevens, PhD, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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La papa impulsa el campo paraguayo
October 09, 2025
Paraguay: cosecha histórica anticipa una nueva era
Productores nacionales se encuentran frente a una cosecha histórica de papa con una calidad y rendimientos sobresalientes, que permitirá abastecer el mercado local y no depender del producto importado.
North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG): Will better contract prices be high enough to cover growing potato demand in the future?
October 07, 2025
Large United States Potato Crop and Low Prices Expected to Reduce Canadian Import Demand
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has reported that United States demand for Canadian table potatoes could be lower this year due to a large United States crop and extremely low prices.
U.S. seed potatoes being harvested for export
October 06, 2025
Ecuador: cortes en las rutas generan perdidas millonarias
La papa, la leche, las flores, la fruta. La producción agropecuaria toda a nivel nacional sufre los cortes en las principales arterias del país y las perdidas se vuelven incuantificables.
México: delicada situación para el sector productivo
October 06, 2025
México: delicada situación para el sector productivo
Los supermercados venden la papa hasta 600 % más cara que su valor en el campo, la importación desde Estados Unidos no tiene control. El consumo cae y los productores abandonan el negocio. Piden control y apoyo al gobierno.
Freshly harvested seed potatoes – Cuba has officially registered the U.S. variety Golden Globe, marking a major step toward expanded exports and stronger yields in Latin America.
October 06, 2025
United States Seed Potato Exports Surge: New Markets Emerging in Central and South America
Potatoes USA reports strong seed export growth. Golden Globe registered in Cuba, Soraya next. New sales in Panama, Nicaragua & Uruguay follow trials. Future trials planned in Dominican Republic & Honduras, including the variety Sound.
Powered by potatoes
October 06, 2025
Powering Athletes Naturally: Wisconsin Potatoes for Performance and Sustainability
In May 2025, the Washington Post published an article entitled, powered by potatoes: Endurance athletes are chasing speed with spuds. The humble potato – cited as a mild, carbohydrate-packed fuel option – is growing in popularity among endurance athletes
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September 29, 2025
Brasil: precios se recuperan en los principales mercados
Hasta un 25% de aumentos en algunos de los principales mercados del país. La lluvia dificulto la cosecha y favoreció los precios.
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September 29, 2025
Colombia: la crisis se prolonga y el gobierno redobla medidas de apoyo
Con la participación de las gobernaciones de Nariño, Cauca, Cundinamarca y Boyacá, el Gobierno Nacional concluyó la segunda Mesa Nacional de Papa.
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September 29, 2025
Argentina: la crisis de precios se agudiza
La sobreoferta interna, la reducción de exportaciones de la papa industrializada y un dólar poco competitivo golpean a los productores de papa de todo el país. Los precios de venta representan apenas un tercio de los costos de producción.
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September 28, 2025
Cornell Celebrates 160 Years of Potato Breeding Research Driving Innovation and U.S. Potato Industry Growth
Cornell marks 160 years of potato breeding, creating 50+ varieties—including top U.S. chip potatoes and nematode-resistant strains. Farmer partnerships and USDA support drive innovation, boosting sustainability and the USD 100B U.S. potato industry.
 Agristo site in Grand Forks
September 26, 2025
Agristo Launches Major U.S. Expansion with Grand Forks Potato Plant
Agristo begins site preparation for its first U.S. potato plant on 360 acres in Grand Forks, ND. Set to open Jan 2028, it will produce fries, tots and more using 20,000+ acres of potatoes. Groundbreaking planned for Apr 2026.

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