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The oldest potatoes in Europe are grown in Tenerife

En las Islas Canarias crecen las últimas herederas directas de las papas traídas de América por los españoles y las únicas que sobreviven en el viejo mundo. Una cosecha de algunas azucenas negras. (Cortesía: El País)

The last direct descendants in Europe of the potatoes brought directly from America by the conquistadors are grown in the Canaries. These potatoes have evocative names, like 'black lily' and stand out for their sweet flavor.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Spain

Harvest begins for Texas potato crop

Red potato harvest in Pearsall, TX (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)

Black Gold Farms started harvest of the 2019 fresh crop of Texas colored potatoes earlier this week. According to the company, the first run fields have indicated that the quality will be better than ever.

Potato Supply chain

Monday, May 13, 2019

United States

Europatat Congress 2019 - Main speakers confirmed!

Congress 2019 The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food. (Courtesy: Europatat)

The Europatat 2019 Congress, co-organised by the Norwegian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers (NFGF) and Europatat, will take place in Oslo (Norway) from 12 to 14 June 2019. Under the slogan 'The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food'

Potato Supply chain

Monday, May 13, 2019

Norway

Analysis of historical specimens shows single origin of Australian Potato Cyst Nematodes

Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN)-infested roots under high magnification. Cysts, the bodies of female nematodes containing nematode eggs, are initially yellow and darken with age.

Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are quarantine soilborne pests that damage potatoes around the world, stunting plants and reducing yields.

Potato Supply chain

Monday, May 13, 2019

Australia

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe concludes a notable campaign

Aardappelzetmeelcooperatie Avebe sluit bijzondere campagne af

At the end of April, the last potatoes were delivered to Avebe in Gasselternijveen. Extreme drought and warm weather resulted in an exceptional potato campaign.

Ingredients

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Netherlands

Hungarian stores have run out of domestic potatoes

Not surprisingly, potatoes from Hungary are running out. (Courtesy: Infostart)

Hungary hasn't been self-sufficient in the potato market for a long time, but the price of potatoes in February was still extraordinary.

Potato Supply chain

Friday, May 10, 2019

Hungary

Potato processing factory to be built at Ol Kalou, Kenya

A potato and vegetable processing plant will be built soon in Ol Kalou town. The factory, a collaboration of the Department of Correctional Services and Nyandarua county government, will mitigate post-harvest losses ...

Potato Supply chain

Friday, May 10, 2019

Kenya

Blending potato varieties on the rise

Since the humble precursor to modern potato first domesticated in Peru 10,000 years ago, the tuber has branched off into thousands of different varieties.

Potato Supply chain

Friday, May 10, 2019

Belgium