News on Potatoes for processing from the Americas

Bolivia: desarrollo industrial en El Alto
March 12, 2024

Bolivia: desarrollo industrial en El Alto

Una nueva planta de transformación, acopio y almacenamiento empezara a funcionar a partir de abril. Se trata de una inversión de 2.3 millones de dólares.
Acuña colocando la primera piedra de la planta en Ñahuin Sequia
March 12, 2024

Perú: planta de procesamiento inicia su construcción

En 90 días se pondrá en funcionamiento la planta de procesamiento de papa nativa en el distrito de Santa Maria del Valle.
MSU professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches. (Courtesy: MSU)
February 27, 2024

Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes

Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 
Michigan Potato Industry Commission to Release Report on the Potato Industry’s Economic Impact on the State
February 23, 2024

Chipping Potato Capital of the US: Potatoes contribute USD 2.5 Billion to Michigan’s Economy

Michigan-grown spuds deliver a pile of economic activity, generating more than USD 2.5 billion to the state’s GDP and supporting around 21,700 Michigan jobs, according to a report released today by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.
Folson Farms potato grading large capacities
February 16, 2024

Potato Packer Folson Farms in North-Dakota guarantees potato quality

Folson Farms works to produce quality potatoes in the rich soils of the Red River Valley.
Simplot's Portage la Prairie Plant
February 13, 2024

Simplot Fertilizer and Potato Processing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency

A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.
México: aumenta importación de EE.UU en detrimento de producción nacional
February 07, 2024

México: aumenta importación de EE.UU en detrimento de producción nacional

La producción nacional en México pierde terreno ante la papa importada de Estados Unidos. Los productores temen por la incidencia tanto económica como fitosanitaria.
Potatoes, fresh from the field, bump onto a belt before being transferred to a storage shed outside of Boardman, Oregon.
October 31, 2023

Too much potatoes for French Fries in Pacific Northwest

About 5,000 loaded-down semi-trucks of really nice Northwest french-fry-making potatoes are set to plop into cattle troughs or be destroyed. Dale Lathim is the President of the Potato Marketing Association of North America
La presencia de McCain en Colombia se consolida
October 19, 2023

La presencia de McCain en Colombia se consolida

McCain Foods llego a Colombia en el año 1996 con la compra de la fábrica de papas fritas Mekato, y cuatro años más tarde, en el año 2000, adquiere la planta de la empresa local Congelagro por USD 40 millones, haciéndose así de una moderna planta industrial capaz de suplir no solo al mercado local, sino también a los mercados regionales.
Canadian Potato Storage Holdings Reports July 2023
July 12, 2023

Less potatoes left in storage in Canada: Potato Storage Holdings Reports July 2023

As of July 1, 2023, total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings are reported to be down 34.9% over 2022 numbers for the same period, and lower than the 3-yr. average.
July 10, 2023

United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) crop update per July 6, 2023: Optimism everywhere

The potato crop in Canada is in varying stages - from emergence to touching between rows. Potato growers everywhere are optimistic for the good growing conditions needed to move this crop in its early life stages.
McCrum: The success and legacy behind the thriving potato processing operation
July 06, 2023

McCrum: The success and legacy behind a thriving potato processing operation in Maine

There aren't many farms in Maine that can boast they've been owned by the same family for more than 130 years. One of those is the McCrums.
Idaho potato packing operation receives $19.6M in federal funding to increase production
June 25, 2023

Idaho potato packer Mart Group will use USD 19.6M in federal funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility

The Mart Group, an Idaho potato packing operation has been awarded a USD 19.6 million USDA funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility. The investment is part of a USD 320 million effort to create better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses.
Potato growers can’t keep upwith 'red hot' global demand
June 22, 2023

Potato growers can’t keep up with 'red hot' global demand

Washington potato farmers can’t keep pace with worldwide cravings for french fries, hash browns, tots, potato chips and other processed potato products.
MPIC names 2023 commissioners, Gusmano to serve as chair
January 06, 2023

Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) names Gusmano to serve as chair

Gusmano and Ryan Norton of Walther Farms were elected chair and vice-chair, respectively, during the MPIC meeting in East Lansing on Dec. 15, 2022.
Turning potato chips climate friendly in Argentina
December 04, 2022

Turning potato chips climate friendly in Argentina

Yara has signed a memorandum of understanding with El Parque Papas to deliver green fertilizer in 2023. Famous racing car champion turned farmer, Mr. Walter Hernández, met with Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of Yara
Peak of the Market Announces Sales Team Changes.
September 14, 2022

Peak of the Market Announces Sales Team Changes

Peak of the Market is pleased to announce important changes to their Sales team.  Dave Whitmore is adjusting his attention to provide leadership and direction for the overall business and has assumed the role of Vice President Product & Business Development.
Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets
September 04, 2022

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets

New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of Horticultural Sciences

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