China - Netherlands cooperation on improvement of China potato production
March 15, 2015

China - Netherlands cooperation on improvement of China potato production

Raising China potato production is of utmost importance. In the coming years a great effort is to be made to meet the increasing demand of potatoes for fresh consumption and for industry.
Central Potato Research Station, Jalandhar (Punjab)
January 25, 2015

Dutch government to help Punjab set up a Potato Centre of Excellence

To strengthen potato research, Punjab will set up a Centre of Excellence for Potato in Jalandhar (potato belt) in collaboration with The Netherlands, Shimla-based Central Potato Research Institute and Punjab Agricultural University
Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
January 19, 2015

Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.

On the opening day of the India International Potato Expo on Thursday, Dr BP Singh, director, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, said potato played an important role in the nutritional security of the country.
Baked Lay's Salad Chips: How R&D Helps Drive China Business
July 16, 2014

Baked Lay's Salad Chips: How R&D Helps Drive China Business

PepsiCo research and development leveraged Lay’s potato chips’ strong equity in China to introduce a new and unexpected snack for consumers.
¿Por qué la humilde papa es tan apreciada en Kazajistán?
May 22, 2014

¿Por qué la humilde papa es tan apreciada en Kazajistán?

Los kasajos han adaptado como suyo el tubérculo andino y hoy ocupan el noveno lugar en consumo
 USPB presentation in Burma
October 09, 2013

United States Potato Board Tests the Waters in Emerging Market of Burma

Food industry buyers and professionals in Burma received their first taste of U.S. frozen and dehydrated potato products with the United States Potato Board’s (USPB) participation in the U.S. Food &Beverage Agent Show.
 CPRI
August 28, 2013

CPRI develops potatoes resistant to cold-induced sweetening

The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) in Shimla, India's premier potato research institute, has evolved a new technology to prevent conversion of starch into glucose in low temperature conditions, like cold storages.
 Developing China Peru relations
July 27, 2013

Using the Potato to Develop China-Peru Relations

For over 30 years, the International Potato Center (CIP) has played a significant role in developing Sino-Peruvian relations through the introduction and promotion of various varieties of drought and disease resistant potato and sweet potato to China.
 World Potato Congress 2015
July 27, 2013

9th World Potato Congress to be hosted by Yanqing County of Beijing City, China

David Thompson, President of World Potato Congress Inc., recently announced that Yanqing County, Beijing City, China, has been selected as the site of the 9th International World Potato Congress to be held July 28-30th, 2015.
 Kufri
April 09, 2013

Research Station promises Kufri (Northern India) low cost potato chips

In order to prepare various types of potato chips at lower costs, a potato processing plant and retail center has been opened at the Central Potato Research Station (CPRS) in Kufri, high in the mountains in Northern India.
March 26, 2013

Colorado Potatoes Approved for Taiwan

As of April 1, 2013, fresh potatoes from the state of Colorado are approved to be shipped to Taiwan.
 Hayashi Seimen
March 11, 2013

Japanes Noodle manufacturer launches New Product with US Dehy

Hayashi Seimen, a Nagoya noodle manufacturer, recently launched a noodle made with 5% dehydarted potato.
 fastfood to the extreme
November 06, 2012

Ban on 'junk food' near schools in India?

The All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA) Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court, pleading that the court should hear them before passing any final order on a petition that seeks ban on carbonated beverages and junk food in school and colleg...
August 01, 2012

Researchers in India developed technology to convert potato waste into cattle feed

The problem of glut of potatoes causing heavy losses to farmers can now be reduced drastically as the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) has standardized a technology for using any quality potatoes for the production of cattle feed of high nutritional value.
Lotte Mart (South Korea) now offers table-stock potatoes imported from the United States
May 08, 2012

Lotte Mart (South Korea) now offers table-stock potatoes imported from the United States

Lotte Mart, with 93 stores nationwide (the 3rd largest retail group in Korea), started to sell US fresh table-stock potatoes in all stores on April 20, announcing the new product in their in-house paper and in their newspaper ads.
 Bir Pal Singh
March 28, 2012

World Potato Congress welcomes International Advisor representing India

Allan Parker, President and CEO of World Potato Congress, Inc., announced the appointment of Dr. Bir Pal Singh, Director of the Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, India, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee.
December 12, 2011

Potato Farmers reject freight subsidy offer in Punjab

The Punjab government on Sunday announced freight subsidy for transportation of potato crop in domestic as well as export markets, but potato growers turned down the offer saying it would not bail them out.
 Bangladesh CIP
December 06, 2011

Improving incomes and nutritional health in Bangladesh through potato, sweetpotato, and vegetables

Poverty affects 40 percent of people in Bangladesh, and malnutrition is among the highest in the world, with 56 percent of preschoolers underweight. In an effort to combat these alarming numbers, the International Potato Center (CIP) is launching a ne...

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