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September 30, 2019
Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven
Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven. Behrendt, held the role of Midwest Director of Operations. Groven, held the role of Fresh Sales Manager and will transition to Director of Operations.
September 04, 2019
P.E.I. potato growers look to new varieties to help with climate change
Researchers are working on new varieties of potatoes that they hope will help growers on P.E.I. cope with the effects of climate change. Some of the newest varieties were at the Agriculture Canada research station in Harrington, P.E.I.
September 03, 2019
HZPC Americas grows with new employees
Over the last two years, HZPC has built a new business development team for the North American market. Led by Mr. Jeff Scramlin, this team focuses efforts in the food service and retail sectors.
August 21, 2019
Las amenazas que se ciernen sobre las papas
El cambio climático comienza a afectar al legendario alimento. En Perú, cuna de la patata, donde hay 4.000 variedades, campesinos y científicos temen daños ante las variaciones de heladas y lluvias.
August 07, 2019
New Canadian potato variety named after Alliston, spud capital of Ontario
In mid-July, a new variety of potato named Alliston was officially registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, making it the first tater in history to take its name from the potato capital of Ontario.
August 05, 2019
Cavendish Farms to open Potato Research Centre in Prince Edward Island
Canadian potato processing company Cavendish Farms, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, announced last week that it will build a new potato research and plant breeding centre in New Annan, Prince Edward Island. Sponsored Content
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July 25, 2019
International Potato Technology Expo Opens Bookings for 2020
The International Potato Technology Expo, a leading potato event in Canada, returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown February 21-22, 2020.
July 08, 2019
New sweet potato variety could appeal to Canadian growers
The idea was straightforward: develop a sweet potato variety that could be adapted across Canada so the country could grow more sweet potatoes rather than rely on imports.
July 02, 2019
Tasteful Selections is ready to fuel your next adventure in their new campaign, Adventure in a Small Bite
New, exciting recipes and prizes to appeal to the most adventurous foodie
June 26, 2019
Native potatoes, the new hope for Peruvian producers
In the Andes, at 3,600 meters above sea level, the more than 2,500 varieties of Peruvian native potatoes grow.
June 21, 2019
Western Innovator: Potato researcher thrives on questions
Mark Pavek, professor and potato specialist at Washington State University, at one of the research potato fields in Othello.
June 19, 2019
Productores logran 45 toneladas por hectárea de papa INIA 309-Serranita en primera cosecha
Agricultores del Centro Poblado de Huanchar, del distrito de Santa Rosa, provincia de Concepción, Junín, obtuvieron su primera cosecha de papa INIA 309-Serranita, una variedad liberada por el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA).
June 12, 2019
Transfieren más de S/ 2 millones para mejorar cadena productiva de la papa
El Instituto Tecnológico de la Producción (ITP) red CITE del Ministerio de la Producción (Produce), transferirá más de dos millones de soles al CITEpapa para mejorar la competitividad de la cadena productiva del tubérculo y otros cultivos andinos.
June 11, 2019
Cornell University improves global access to potato breeding material
Plant breeders and geneticists of Cornell University have released more than 50 potato varieties since 1908. Now they are expanding their efforts to make more wild potato seeds available to potato breeders around the world.
June 05, 2019
25% of Chinese potatoes were improved with varieties from Peru
China is the largest producer and consumer of potatoes in the world
June 05, 2019
Los guardianes de las papas nativas
En su Día Nacional, presentamos el trabajo del Centro Internacional de la Papa en la comunidad de San José de Aymara, en Huancavelica, para preservar su diversidad.
June 05, 2019
Alemania contribuye a salvaguardar la biodiversidad de las papas peruanas
Perú celebró ayer el Día Nacional de la papa, que también fue la protagonista del Día Internacional de la Biodiversidad este año. Para conservar sus variedades cuenta con el apoyo de Alemania, entre otros países.
May 29, 2019
The Arequipa region in Peru is looking to increase its potato production
Potato Farmers in the Arequipa region in Southwestern Peru are expected to increase the amount of potatoes grown. The local agricultural Ministry is assisting to adjust the amount produced to the demand