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Ongoing research in Idaho targets PVY in search of solutions. (Courtesy: Jonathan Whitworth of the USDA)
July 06, 2019
Ongoing research in Idaho targets PVY in search of solutions
Ongoing studies at the University of Idaho’s Aberdeen Research & Extension Center seek to help seed potato growers avoid a chronically troublesome disease spread by aphids, called potato virus Y, writes John O’Connell in the Idaho State Journal.
United States
Could a 'super' potato, fortified with iron and zinc, tackle malnutrition? (Courtesy: Bloomberg)
July 03, 2019
Scientists develop 'super spud' in a bid to prevent stunting
Scientists are creating a “super potato”, fortified with iron and zinc, in a bid to tackle malnutrition in developing countries.
United Kingdom
Board Trustee of the International Potato Center, Qu Dongyu, received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round; (Courtesy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
July 02, 2019
CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.
Italy
The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce that Mr. Lu, Xiaoping has accepted to become WPC’s newest International Advisor.
July 01, 2019
World Potato Congress welcomes Mr. Lu, Xiaoping as International Advisor
The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce that Mr. Lu, Xiaoping has accepted to become WPC’s newest International Advisor.
China
Drones to examine spuds from the sky in agricultural revolution.
June 21, 2019
Agricultural tech revolution: Eyes in sky precise for potatoes.
Recently, drones have been given what might just be their most important ever role: being deployed to protect Scottish potatoes.
United Kingdom
Frank Muir, President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC)
June 21, 2019
Idaho Potato Commission sponsorships drive awareness of brand
The Idaho Potato Commission has found that the best way to communicate that potatoes are part of an active, healthy lifestyle is to show it. Therefore, the IPC sponsors several athletic programs and events that support and encourage folks to be active.
United States
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June 20, 2019
Avebe challenges students Design the factory of the future and win a year's tuition fees!
This year Avebe is celebrating its hundredth anniversary! That means looking back, but also ahead.
Netherlands
En dos años, PepsiCo Alimentos México contempla crear cerca de 3,000 nuevos empleos. (Cortesía: Grupo Marmor)
May 21, 2019
PepsiCo Mexico announces an investment of 4 billion dollars in the next two years, which includes the construction of a new Snacks Plant in Guanajuato.
The PepsiCo Mexico System, integrated by PepsiCo Mexico Foods and its strategic partner Grupo Gepp, announced an investment plan of 4 billion dollars in Mexico between 2019 and 2020,which includes the construction of a new Snacks Plant in Guanajuato.
Mexico
The new analytics-driven consultancy will bring together digital and technology partners to provide resources and solutions for foodservice customers.
May 21, 2019
PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab to Help Restaurants Thrive In The Evolving Digital Marketplace
PepsiCo, Inc., announced the launch of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab, a first-of-its-kind suite of capabilities built to connect foodservice operators with the companies, services, insights, and solutions best suited for their specific needs.
United States
A team of biochemists at FAU led by Prof. Dr. Uwe Sonnewald have discovered why potato plants form significantly lower numbers of tubers or sometimes none at all at higher temperatures. The authors of the study from FAU (from left): PD Dr. Sophia Sonnewal
May 15, 2019
Breakthrough research: potatoes can grow at high temperatures
If there’s one thing potato plants don’t like, it’s heat. If the temperature is too high, potato plants form significantly lower numbers of tubers or sometimes none at all. Biochemists at FAU have now discovered the reason why.
Germany
The genetic diversity of the 2018 Phytophthora infestans population visualised with poppr 2.0 (minimum spanning network) (Courtesy: Jens Gronbech Hasen / EuroBlight)
May 07, 2019
Potato Blight Trends in Europe: EuroBlight 2018 Results
EuroBlight is continuously examining the ongoing evolution of the European population of the potato late blight pathogen and now reports on the 2018 results. Approximately 1000 samples were genotyped from 22 countries.
Denmark
NC State grew the North Carolina sweet potato industry into a global powerhouse. (Courtesy: Bill Krueger / NC State University)
May 06, 2019
Can Sweet Potatoes Save the World?
NC State grew the North Carolina sweet potato industry into a global powerhouse. Now we're leading the effort to breed sweet potatoes that could provide economic opportunities and better nutrition for people in African countries. (Courtesy: Bill Krueger)
United States
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Named after the dark stripes that form inside potatoes after they are cut and fried, zebra chip disease is a potentially devastating affliction that can result in yield losses up to 100% for farmers (Courtesy: K. D. Swisher Grimm and S. F. Garczynski)
April 20, 2019
New type of zebra chip disease discovered in potato fields of Oregon
ARS Researchers studied potato tubers from the Klamath Basin in Oregon infected with the causal bacteria of zebra chip disease. They confirmed the presence of the pathogen but did not identify the sample as one of the six known varieties (haplotypes).
United States
Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Global Research and Development, will retire from PepsiCo this month. He will remain with the company in an advisory capacity (Courtesy: innovationleader)
March 04, 2019
Pepsico's 'chief innovator' Mehmood Khan retires; More leadership changes
Pepsico announced today a series of senior leadership changes. Furthermore, Rene Lammers is appointed as new Chief Science officer as Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Global Research and Development is retiring.
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Chuño is a traditional freeze-dried potato product prepared in Peru. Chuño is available in two colours, black (dark) and white. White Chuño (right) is also called Tunta
February 26, 2019
Peruvian farmers get help from Belgium to save traditional potato product from climate change
Three Belgian organisations, ILVO, HOGENT and TRIAS help a local Peruvian agricultural cooperative and university to optimize the semi-industrial production of their traditional tuntas - white freeze-dried potatoes (Chuño)
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Emmeloord mayor Mr Harald Bouman, who performed the official opening by activating the line to assess potato quality, complimented Agrico and her members with the decisiveness and entrepreneurship needed to realize such a quality center as a cooperative.
February 18, 2019
Potato cooperative Agrico inaugurates Quality Center
Last Friday, potato cooperative Agrico celebrated the official opening of its new quality centre. The centre was built last year behind the company's head office in Emmeloord.
Netherlands
Mukunda Ranjit has spent over half his life in the research and development of Nepal’s agriculture sector, especially horticulture (Courtesy: Kathmandu Post / Elite Josh)
February 14, 2019
Mukunda Ranjit recognized as the scientist who saved the potato for Nepal
In Nepal, Mukunda Ranjit is recognized by the Kantipur Foundation as Kantipur Icon 2018 in the category Science and Technology for his work to make potatoes virus-free, pioneering this initiative in South Asia.
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Madlen Miserius, Senior Product Manager at FRUIT LOGISTICA, highlights some of the issues that will be addressed, such as blockchain and robot systems.
February 05, 2019
Digital Transformation of the value chain a central theme at Fruit Logistica 2019
From February 6 to 8, the FRUIT LOGISTICA will take over Messe Berlin. And though the focus of this trade show is primarily the Fresh Fruit industry, the potato sector and its suppliers are well represented too.
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